Office Support, Administrative Services

About Breton Ability Centre

Breton Ability Centre (BAC) is a purpose-driven organization committed to fostering greater inclusion, independence, and value for all people living with disabilities in Cape Breton. We are a leader in transformational change by focusing our efforts on helping people with varying abilities achieve their full potential and live a life that is meaningful to them.

We do this by creating individualized plans for each person we serve and supporting their choices in developing social, personal, vocational, and educational skills to help them transition into community-based living options and participate actively in their community of choice.

Our service streams include a suite of living support options. Our initiatives, such as positive behavior support, low arousal approach, Flourish – the Youth Day programs, innovative community-based options, learning and employment services, outreach services, and person-directed planning programs, have been recognized as flagship programs at BAC.

Our staff members are passionate advocates for people with varying abilities, and we inspire this passion by investing in staff development, wellness, and safety.

Does this sound like you?

Thrives in a dynamic, changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment by keeping informed and connected within your role. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to be a part of change and shifts in supporting individuals with varying abilities.

What we’re looking for… An Office Supportstaff who is passionate about customer service, hospitality, and support, they think broadly and enjoy a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment. In addition, you believe in social and societal change of service to people with varying abilities.

What you’ll be doing…. The position is part of the multi-disciplinary organization and reports to the Executive Assistant. The Office Support personnel oversees all activities associated with the reception, hospitality, customer service, and Office Support aspect of Breton Ability Centre, including the documentation (minute taking) and record keeping, order processing of office supplies, social media content validation, event preparation, and information dissemination, and assisting with the Charitable Foundation activities. This role is pivotal to the day-to-day administrative operations of the organization. This is a bargaining unit position.

Minimum qualifications:

• Administration diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a computerized office environment.
• Excellent data entry and keyboard skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work on more than one project at a time and to take a detailed brief and work within those guidelines.
• Have excellent work and attendance record.
• Comfortable working in a team environment and actively contributing to the Administrative and Breton Ability Centre team.
• Have excellent problem-solving skills, and excellent written and communication skills.

Minimum experience:

• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience and comfort in interaction with persons with disabilities (intellectual, mental health, physical) and with complex needs.
• Experience with event preparation

Minimum skills and ability:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A high level of professionalism and using sound judgment in stressful situations.
• Firm values and ethics
• Client-focused advocacy at all times
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills; use of respectful language

Please submit your resume highlighting the qualifications listed and a cover letter expressing why you believe you are the best match for this role by January 15, 2024

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• Front desk: 3 years (required)
• Administrative experience: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person