Administrative Assistant

5 months ago


Victoria, Canada Mental Health Recovery Partners - South Island Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION - Administrative Assistant**

**Hours**: 28-35 hours per week
**Reports to**: Executive Director
**Wages**: $44,208 - $47,320 (pro-rated to length of work week)

**The Administrative Assistant** works closely with the Executive Director (ED) and Program Manager and works regularly with other office staff. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for organizational, and communication-related items. They have the capacity to prioritize multiple tasks in alignment with the key drivers and contractual responsibilities of the organization. The Administrative Assistant is pro-active and applies critical thinking to maintain and create efficiencies with existing systems, such as filing and data management, including Society records.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Support ED in preparation of Board of Directors, Committee and Annual General Meetings.
- Arrange and prepare materials for meetings: including coordinating participating members, travel, accommodation, agendas, briefings, and other relevant materials.
- In conjunction with management, support external communication of the organization through proofreading, preparing letters, invitations, cards, posters, and program information material.
- Maintain and update website and social media accounts.
- Facilitate hardware/software installations and updates, basic computer/printer troubleshooting, and accounts set up.
- In collaboration with program leads, maintain filing system for program statistics and data.
- Data entry and maintenance of central filing system, digital and hardcopy, including HR files.
- Develop and maintain calendars for events, communications, annual reviews, and other ongoing organization activities.
- Finance support through maintaining office petty cash, completing bank deposits, invoice creation, record keeping and communication with the ED and Director of Finance to track accounts payable and receivable.
- Track, inventory, and order office supplies and stationery as needed.
- Regularly review and update administrative processes and practices.
- Other office duties as required.

**Experience, Skills and Qualifications**:

- Minimum two years of related experience.
- Education and training in office administration.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint.
- Competency with Word Press, social media platforms, and digital creation tools such as Canva.
- Basic technology skills, i.e., office equipment and computers.
- Highly organized and reliable, with excellent communication skills.
- Familiarity with mental health and community resources is an asset.

**About Us**:
Mental Health Recovery Partners South Island (formerly BC Schizophrenia Society, South Island) has been a proud and accomplished member of the mental health and substance use sector for almost 40 years. MHRP is a recovery oriented, charitable non-profit society whose objective is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use challenges. We are committed to hope and support for all experiencing mental health challenges with or without substance use. Our many programs and services provide help to people living with anxiety & depression, mood disorders, schizophrenia and other disorders.

**Our Mission**:
Mental Health Recovery Partners South Island provides services and programs for people with mental health challenges and/or substance use challenges regardless of their diagnosis/diagnoses.

Mental Health Recovery Partners South Island staff work as a collaborative team of staff (including Peer Supporters with lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges, Counsellors specializing in helping those with mental health and/or substance use concerns in a recovery-oriented way, and also volunteers.

**Our Vision**

To support members of the community that struggle with mental health and/or substance use challenges with a recovery-oriented approach. Living recovery is living a hopeful journey and doing your best despite adversity.

**Salary**: $44,208.00-$47,320.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC V8T 1W7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- administrative or related: 2 years (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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