Administrative Assistant

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

About DASC

Dartmouth Adult Services Centre (DASC) has been serving the Dartmouth community for nearly 60 years. DASC is a non-profit day program and business centre supporting persons with intellectual disabilities. We serve hundreds of people annually through our inclusive community employment, social enterprise, enrichment, life enhancement, active lifestyles, recreation, individual support, and youth programs. Learn more about us at

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

As our Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for greeting all participants, staff, guests, and customers. You are the first point of contact to answer inquiries in person, by phone or email, and forward inquiries to the appropriate contact within the DASC team.

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.

If this opportunity sounds like a match for you, please submit your cover letter and resume by end of day Dec 14th to the Director of Programs at - Please quote Administrative Assistant - in the subject line.

DASC is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from equity groups who have been historically underrepresented.

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