Program Assistant

KFL&A Public Health is a local public health agency with over 200 staff and volunteers who deliver public health programs and services to the people of the KFL&A area. There are two (2) immediate opening for a Program Assistant within the Substance Use Health and Mental Wellbeing team.

The Program Assistant provides assistance and support to at least one team, division, director, manager or supervisor and acts as a central point of access, an advocate and an ambassador to the program(s) and organization through the provision of quality customer service and support in accordance with KFL&A Public Health’s policies, procedures and values.

The successful candidate will have an Office Administration certificate from a recognized school or equivalent combination of education and experience and a minimum of 2 years general office experience. Minimum keyboarding speed of 40 words per minute with 95% accuracy, minimum data entry speed of 175 keystrokes per minute with 95% accuracy and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Level 2, Excel Level 1) is required. A satisfactory police record check is also required.

KFL&A Public Health is committed to providing staff with a healthy work environment. A large, bright, spacious, and airy physical environment complete with in-house gym/shower facilities; together with continuing education and professional development opportunities; flexibility in work hours; family-friendly policies; strong community and clinical leadership and support and an open-minded, caring, supportive environment, all play an integral role in employee retention.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply to: Human Resources, KFL&A Public Health: hr@kflaph.ca by January 22, 2024.

KFL&A Public Health supports diversity in all of its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, economic circumstance, marital status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and gender expression, race, religion, and sexual orientation. Accommodations will be made, upon request, for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all those who take the time to apply, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $25.23-$28.96 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have an Office Administration certificate from a recognized school or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• general office: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kingston, ON

Application deadline: 2024-01-22