Administrative Assistant

6 days ago


Dartmouth, Canada DASC Industries Full time

**OPPORTUNITY: Administrative Assistant, PERMANENT POSITION 4 DAYS A WEEK, Monday to Thursday**

**About DASC**

**Our Mission**is to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to become self-advocates through program and employment opportunities. We envision a barrier-free community for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Through person-directed services, we ensure that participants have choice and control over their DASC experience. We create opportunities for them to play a full part in their community.

**The Opportunity**

Strong customer service skills, including verbal and written communication and possessing a positive and professional demeanour, are essential. You will be knowledgeable about DASC programs and be able to respond to general queries about our services.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will provide support to members of the leadership team, especially with administrative tasks in relation to finance, fundraising, and program needs.

Our reception area is a busy, central space, so the ability to multi-task and have strong organizational skills are required. Our workplace is an inclusive and supportive space, so you will embrace the organization’s mission in serving persons with intellectual disabilities. With program staff, you will welcome DASC participants in the morning, and help facilitate their pick-up later in the day. You will maintain strong relations with DASC participants, caregivers/families, staff, and board members, and with DASC partners such as accessible transportation providers and business customers.

**Skills, Experience, and Qualifications we seek**:

- Completion of post-secondary training in Office Administration
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a Reception or Office Administration role
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and the full Microsoft Office suite; experience with accounting software would be considered an asset.
- Experience working with persons with disabilities would be considered an asset
- Valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle necessary for work related duties
- Customer service experience
- Finance-related tasks such as petty cash administration, record-keeping, management of databases, posting of accounts payable
- Bookkeeping experience considered an asset
- Reception/office management experience such as stocking/ordering of supplies, mail collection and distribution
- Current and Valid Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Persons Check and Proof of Covid 19 Vaccination

**What We Offer**

We have a dedicated team who enjoy what they do - this translates into a happy and healthy work environment. Hours of work are 8AM - 4PM, Monday to Thursday (this position is 4 days a week), with free parking on-site. We have a great benefits package including a comprehensive medical/dental, pension, and employee assistance plan. We believe in supporting our staff by providing in-house training opportunities to ensure we can support our clients to the best of our ability.
- DASC is also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to this opportunity, please advise the Director of Programs of any accommodations needed during the interview process._
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Work Location: In person



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