Administrative Assistant, Office Services
Location: Oakville, Ontario (on-site)
Type: Full-time
Hours of work: 9:30am to 5:30pm during the academic year & 8:00am to 4:00pm during the summer
Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00
COME JOIN OUR TEAM
We are looking for a highly organized, service-oriented Administrative Assistant, Office Services to join our team! This role is ideal for an administrative professional who thrives in a busy work environment and enjoys coordinating the daily operations that keep an organization running smoothly. If you are ready to apply your organizational skills, support a agile campus community, and contribute to a collaborative team, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
HOW YOU WILL THRIVE:
In this role, you will be immersed in coordinating key office services functions, from supplies and billing to reception support and mail coordination. Your attention to detail and commitment to service excellence will help create an efficient, welcoming, and well-organized environment for students, staff, parents, and visitors
HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED:
Oversee the Office Services area, coordinating campus-wide office supplies, equipment orders, deliveries, and distribution
Maintain appropriate inventory levels, reconcile accounts, and support monthly reporting and expense allocations
Coordinate shipping and receiving of all campus mail and courier packages, including tracking and recipient notification
Perform monthly credit card reconciliations in collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
Maintain office equipment and machines, arranging service calls and ensuring adequate supplies, including postage
Monitor and respond to the Appleby “Information” inbox, ensuring inquiries are forwarded and addressed appropriately
Provide reception coverage as needed, including switchboard support, attendance management, visitor reception, contractor access, and general inquiries
Provide administrative support for attendance, transportation bookings (buses, vans, taxis), and other operational needs
Photocopy and prepare exams in accordance with confidentiality and integrity protocols
Maintain and reconcile petty cash funds and support e-billing processes
Proactively update and maintain the Office Services Manual
Provide training and guidance to administrative colleagues as required
Support Kandalore operations and other administrative needs as needed
WHAT YOU BRING:
Post-secondary education in a related discipline
Previous reception experience in a switchboard or multi-line setting
Experience in office services, administration, purchasing, and billing reconciliation
Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other digital platforms
Experience with e-billing systems; Concur and BBK12 experience considered an asset
Exceptional customer service skills and a highly professional, courteous approach when interacting with students, staff, parents, and visitors
Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
Ability to communicate with tact and discretion, maintaining confidentiality as appropriate
Robust multitasking abilities and sound judgment in responding to daily operational demands
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and high-quality work
Detail-oriented, demonstrating exceptional accuracy and a high level of discretion in managing sensitive information
HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT:
Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive group benefits including health, dental,
vision coverage and health spending account
Outstanding vacation package
Eligibility to participate in RRSP with matching program
Professional development opportunities to grow your leadership and clinical expertise
Access to campus facilities, including fitness centre, and beautiful grounds
WHO ARE WE:
Appleby College was founded in 1911 and is internationally recognized as one of the world’s leading independent schools. With 800 students from over 50 countries enrolled in Grades 7–12, Appleby offers an education that excites and challenges every student. Our curriculum combines rigorous academics with dynamic arts, athletics, community service, and boarding life programming, allowing students to discover and embrace their passions both inside and outside the classroom.
Hallmarks of the Appleby experience include our emphasis on global learning and cultural understanding with participation in a global learning experience.
Appleby’s Mission is to educate and enable its students to become leaders of character, major contributors to, and valued representatives of their local, national and international communities.
As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.
We work to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles and practices as an integral and foundational part of Appleby’s culture and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us better together.
DO YOU NEED ACCOMMODATION:
Appleby College is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
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📌 Administrative Assistant, Office Services (Ontario)
🏢 CAIS
📍 Ontario