Administrative Assistant

Excellent opportunity for anyone looking for steady part time work, or returning to the workforce. Approximately 12-18 hours/week, 2-3 days per week.

The Administrative Assistant will support the organization's efforts towards providing support, programming, resources to members of our community and will assist in the administration of all programming areas.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Collaborate, assist and work alongside other staff to ensure effective delivery of WERC programs

· Register community members for WERC programs

· Answer queries regarding programs

· Collaborate with all departments to maintain, update, and modify the events schedules

·Route phone calls to appropriate team members, monitor and reply to inquiries in the main email inbox

· Assist participants during drop-in; printing, fax, phone, computers, general documents

· Replenish supplies for service window as needed; prepare snacks

· Keep track of inventory, supplies and up-to-date data for reporting

· Keep resource materials stocked and update as needed

· Maintain a clean and welcoming environment for visitors; sweep/mop floors, wipe down tables, chairs, computers and desks, take trash and recycling out at the end of each day

· Ensure all relevant health and safety standards are met including the safety of volunteers, and members of the public

· Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School diploma

· Experience working in a reception/administrative role

· Positive attitude, enjoys taking initiative, works well independently and in a team

· Self-directed with exceptional organizational and follow-through skills Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft applications

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interact with staff and the general public

· Understanding and appreciation of inner-city communities

· Ability to work some evenings and weekends if required

· Knowledge of the Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews neighbourhoods is an asset

· Valid Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract

· Current Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

· Legal authorization to work in Canada for the duration of the contract

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person