Admin Assistant

Kinark Child and Family Services has a rich 50-year history serving children and youth through a wide range of evidence-based mental health services that include individual, family, and group counselling. We are on a mission to help children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes with a broader vision of a healthy future for Ontario’s children and youth. We have a passionate team of over 700 staff serving close to 9,000 children and youth each year in our three program streams - Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health.Our people are the heartbeat of our organization where ‘Holding children, youth, and families at the centre of all that we do’ is only one of the values that guides our work.In support of our journey towards being an employer of choice in our sectors, our staff is engaged for feedback to identify and support improvements, big and small, to enhance the employee experience.If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and youth with complex needs and want to be part of the mission we are on… Come join our teamFor more information about Kinark, our values, our strategic priorities, and our service programs, please visit ourwebsite at www.kinark.on.ca.What we offer:*Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and other employment perksFlexible work arrangement supporting employee work life balanceEmployer Matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan up to 6% *Employee Wellness ProgramExtensive Educational and Training Opportunities and SupportsSupportive work environment with regular Supervision and FeedbackRenowned Accredited Clinical Programs*Dependent on hours worked, length of service and/or collective agreement (where relevant)We currently have an opportunity for:Position TitleProgram ListsKinark Child & Family Services -> Durham ProgramLocationOshawa, ON L1J 2K5 CA (Primary)Reg/TempRegularStart DateFebruary 2, 2026Temporary End DateFull/Part TimeReliefYesOther Employee Classification (if applicable)Total # of hours per week.01# of Positions1Close DateJanuary 12, 2026Job DescriptionDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reporting to East Administrative Manager, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the program which includes reception duties (greeting clients, setting up for meeting and answering a multi line phone system), monitoring and maintaining client files (scanning, copying, preparing materials, data entry).The Administrative Assistant position is covered by the Communications Workers of America, Local 30248. Internal applicant will be considered first.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum High School Diploma.Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a similar role.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.Ability to learn new software as neededExcellent time management, organizational and self-planning skills.Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening) and Pre-Employment Medical are required.Candidates Bilingual in English and French will be given special consideration.** Please note that Equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered.Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check, based on position, and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate. Criminal record check disclosures with confirmed findings will be reviewed in accordance with applicable policies and relevant legislation and does not necessarily preclude employment. Each case is reviewed individually and considers the relevance of the findings to assess the implications to employmentCandidates must have the skills and knowledge needed to work with an increasingly diverse client and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion as relevant for the role applied to.Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, including age, ancestry, disability, gender expression, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, that make each of us unique, and recognize that people experience oppression based on these characteristics and identities. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at kinark.jobs@kinark.on.caor (905) 474-9595.While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose. #J-18808-Ljbffr