JOB POSTING #1863-24
POSITION:
Administrative Assistant
HOURS OF WORK:
Casual relief
LOCATION:
Parry Sound, ON
HOURLY RATE:
Minimum $20.63 to maximum $25.10 per hour
Salary commensurate with education and experience
CLOSING DATE:
This posting will remain open until the position has been filled
ABOUT US:
Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca is working to create a better day today and tomorrow for our clients, families, and communities. We are dedicated to improving the life experiences of families, children, youth and adults with mental health concerns or a developmental disability, by providing them with help and support in facing and working through social, emotional, behavioural, physical, and developmental difficulties.
Our professional team helps more than 11,000 individuals in North Bay, Nipissing, Muskoka, Parry Sound, Timmins, and Northern Ontario each year. We provide quality clinical, navigation and professional support in the areas of autism, behavioural, developmental, mental health, and rehabilitative services.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Administrative Assistant will act as the first point of contact for clients, and the community at large, in the performance of reception and administrative responsibilities in support of program and sites. They will provide administrative and clerical services to support program and site operations, and facilitate effective communication in the workplace. The Administrative Assistant contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of their program, division and site through effective communication and collaboration. They have strong time management, organization, multitasking, written and verbal communication skills. They act as a resource to team members, and back-up to other members of the Agency’s administrative support team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Two (2) year college diploma in Office Administration
· Minimum of two (2) years of related work experience
· Experience in providing administrative and clerical support
· Knowledge of agency programs and resources available in the community an asset
· Strong software skills using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook)
· Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
· Great organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to multitask
· Excellent time management and communication skills
· Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety, with a willingness to contribute and lead in the culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events for clients and their families/caregivers, colleagues, other community members and yourself
· Demonstrate ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality
· Successful applicants will be required to provide:
o proof of eligibility to work in Canada
o a valid Ontario driver’s licence and use of a reliable motor vehicle; insurability on Agency vehicle insurance policy
o clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search
· Preference will be given to bilingual (French/English) candidates
As a condition of employment, successful candidates are required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Hands will engage in reasonable workplace accommodation, short of undue hardship, for any successful candidate who has a documented exemption under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hands’ COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and associated Procedures can be found on our website: https://thefamilyhelpnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COVID-19-Vaccination-Policy-and-Procedures-EN-R-10.20.21.pdf
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Hands offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by Hands regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please forward your resume and cover letter, quoting competition #1863-24
Job Types: Permanent, Casual
Salary: $20.63-$25.10 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 35 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have a two (2) year college diploma in Office Administration?
Education:
- DCS / DEC (required)
Experience:
- Administrative Assistant: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person