The John Howard Society of North Island welcomes applications from all qualified applicants including but not limited by those of any gender, race, orientation, or disability. Multilingual skills and multicultural competence are assets. The John Howard Society of North Island is an employment equity employer. Two completed, acceptable criminal record checks are required. One from the Criminal Records Review Program through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and one from the Canadian Criminal Record Search of the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records, the Canadian Police Information Centre, and the Police Information Portal. Administrative Assistant Work sites: Administration Provides a variety of administrative and clerical assistance in an office; Tracks office or program expenditures by recording expenses and alerting the supervisor to budget overruns and unusual expenses. Ensures that accounting policies are followed and that documents are transferred to the accounting department as required. Collects, researches, organizes, and summarizes data from a variety of sources and produces reports; performs analysis of reported information; Maintains client and program information using spreadsheet and/or database software. Produces ad hoc reports from databases as required by the supervisor by identifying and organizing the required information, compiling data, designing format, and printing reports. Responds to outside inquiries about services offered by the organization, as well as other community resources. Communicates with other community service agencies and/or ministries regarding client enrolment in and attendance at programs. Orients, monitors, and provides work direction to volunteers and/or practicum students. Provides word processing,



data input, and typing support with regard to confidential materials such as correspondence, meeting minutes, forms, and client information; drafts routine correspondence such as thank you letters, client appointment letters, and internal memoranda. Assists in coordinating and completion of projects. Works constructively and co-operatively in an office setting both independently and as a team member. Arranges meetings, schedules appointments, and makes travel arrangements; Maintains an attractive and welcoming environment in the waiting and reception areas. Screens and prioritizes incoming correspondence and other materials for staff members. In consultation with IT, manages, maintains, and troubleshoots office technology and equipment, including complex telephone systems, fax machines, printers, computer networks, email, Internet, and software such as Microsoft Office. Training and Experience Grade 12 plus completion of a program of up to one (1) year in business or office administration training. Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Administrative Assistant must: Have the ability to deal effectively, either in person or over the phone, with individuals who are sometimes agitated, angry, and/or threatening; Interacting with vulnerable people in a helping role. Have the ability to communicate effectively in writing; robust language and grammatical skills. The Administrative Assistant will follow the Code of Ethics and the Mission Statement of The John Howard Society of North Island. At times the Administrative Assistant may be required to type confidential, sensitive, graphic information. They may be required to deal with emotionally charged people either in the office space or on the telephone. #

📌 Administrative Assistants-Temp-Legal (Campbell River)
🏢 THE JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY
📍 Campbell River