Office Assistant - Summer Student

ABOUT THUNDER BAY COUNSELLING

Thunder Bay Counselling is seeking applications for two full-time summer positions for individuals interested in the opportunity to gain skills and work experience.

Thunder Bay Counselling is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that supports individuals in our community who are facing issues associated with mental health, substance use health, trauma, gender-based and intimate partner violence, sexual assault and abuse, financial concerns, and life transitions. We provide a supportive working environment with opportunities for learning and growth.

OFFICE ASSISTANT

This position will be responsible for assisting with a variety of administrative activities to support our programs and services. This will include greeting and assisting clients and visitors, receiving phone calls, entering data into client databases, participation in promotional activities and providing administrative support to staff providing direct services to clients. This position is appropriate for individuals wishing to develop their skills in client service, communication, digital skills and teamwork.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post secondary education in progress or completed in business administration or related field
• Customer service experience
• Administrative experience in a professional office environment
• Experience using data systems and Microsoft Office Suite

POSITION DETAILS

• $18.00 per hour plus 10% in vacation pay and in lieu of benefits
• Employment period is May 20 to August 31, 2024
• Monday to Friday 35 hours per week

APPLICATION DEADLINE

• Date: Tuesday February 27, 2024
• Time: 4:30pm
• Qualified applicants are invited to complete and submit an application form, together with their resume and cover letter, to: Carolyn Loiselle, HR Assistant careers@tbaycounselling.com

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you are between the ages of 15 and 30?
• Are you are legally entitled to work in Ontario?
• Are you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred?
• Do you possess a current Police Vulnerable Sector Screening (within the past 6 months) and/or have the ability to obtain one upon employment.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-27