Administrative Assistant

2 weeks ago


Goderich, Canada Huron Women's Shelter, Second Stage Housing and Counselling Services Full time

**Administrative Assistant - Canada Summer Jobs, 8 Week Contract**

**About us**

At HWS, we use a gender based analysis (GBA+), trauma and violence informed framework to deliver prevention, education and crisis support services to women and their families who have been impacted by gender based violence (GBV) in rural Huron County. Our services include a 24-hour helpline and emergency shelter, risk assessment and safety planning, advocacy, system navigation, individual and group healing opportunities, and community development.

We are seeking an **Administrative Assistant** to join our team. This is an 8 Week, Full Time Contract funded through the Government of Canada, Canada Summer Jobs Program.

**Job Purpose**

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Operations and working closely with the Program and Administrative teams, the Administrative Assistant supports the smooth functioning of the administration and Emergency Shelter operations at Huron Women’s Shelter (HWS), contributing to a safe and welcoming environment.

**Duties and Responsibilities Include**:
1. Supports the Administration team with administrative functions including taking meeting minutes, organizing team and organization events, updating agency forms and templates, organizing the Shared Drive program.

2. Supports the Program team by ensuring items are obtained and ready for direct service programming activities.

3. Supports with existing and incoming in-kind donations, organizing storage locations, ensuring accessibility.

4. Ensures offices and communal spaces are well maintained, welcoming, professional, and setting the tone for a positive, hospitable space for colleagues, clients and guests.

**Location**

This position will require the incumbent to work primarily at our Administrative and Shelter location located at 376 Huron Road, Goderich ON.

**Hours**

The hours for this position are 35 hours a week and may be required to work a variable of day, evening and weekend hours to support program and agency needs. This is an 8 week long contract with an hourly wage of $19.50.

**What you Bring to the Role**:

- Knowledge and understanding of feminism, GBA+ and trauma and violence informed approaches.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Displays a professional demeanor and a high attention to detail.
- Strong initiative.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Clear current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC); CPR and First Aid, Level C.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team.

**Required Qualifications**

**This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program. To be eligible, youth must**:

- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
- Completion of, or working towards a completion of, post-secondary education in the Social Services or Business Administration fields (ex: Diploma in Social Service Work, Bachelors of Social Work, or Diploma of Business Administration).
- Preference will be given to education or experience obtained in a GBV/Women’s Sector field.
- Fluency in other languages an asset.

**Physical Requirements**
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.

**Applying**

We thank all those interested in the position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-24
Expected start date: 2024-06-03



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