Casual Relief Administrative Assistant

**JOB POSTING #1863-24**

**POSITION**:
Administrative Assistant

**HOURS OF WORK**:
Casual relief

**LOCATION**:
Parry Sound, ON

**HOURLY RATE**:
Minimum $20.63 to maximum $25.10 per hour

Salary commensurate with education and experience

**CLOSING DATE**:
This posting will remain open until the position has been filled

**ABOUT US**:
Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca is working to create a better day today and tomorrow for our clients, families, and communities. We are dedicated to improving the life experiences of families, children, youth and adults with mental health concerns or a developmental disability, by providing them with help and support in facing and working through social, emotional, behavioural, physical, and developmental difficulties.

Our professional team helps more than 11,000 individuals in North Bay, Nipissing, Muskoka, Parry Sound, Timmins, and Northern Ontario each year. We provide quality clinical, navigation and professional support in the areas of autism, behavioural, developmental, mental health, and rehabilitative services.

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The Administrative Assistant will act as the first point of contact for clients, and the community at large, in the performance of reception and administrative responsibilities in support of program and sites. They will provide administrative and clerical services to support program and site operations, and facilitate effective communication in the workplace. The Administrative Assistant contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of their program, division and site through effective communication and collaboration. They have strong time management, organization, multitasking, written and verbal communication skills. They act as a resource to team members, and back-up to other members of the Agency’s administrative support team.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Two (2) year college diploma in Office Administration
- Minimum of two (2) years of related work experience
- Experience in providing administrative and clerical support
- Knowledge of agency programs and resources available in the community an asset
- Strong software skills using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook)
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Great organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to multitask
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety, with a willingness to contribute and lead in the culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events for clients and their families/caregivers, colleagues, other community members and yourself
- Demonstrate ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality
- Successful applicants will be required to provide:

- proof of eligibility to work in Canada
- a valid Ontario driver’s licence and use of a reliable motor vehicle; insurability on Agency vehicle insurance policy
- clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search

**APPLICATION PROCESS**:
Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Hands offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by Hands regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please forward your resume and cover letter, quoting competition #1863-24

**Job Types**: Permanent, Casual

**Salary**: $20.63-$25.10 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 35 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have a two (2) year college diploma in Office Administration?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- Administrative Assistant: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person