Administrative Assistant and Office Manager - Windsor, Canada - Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre

Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre

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Windsor, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Employment Opportunity - Full Time: Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
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Location: Windsor, NS

Some opportunity for remote work

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Employment Term: March 1, March 31, 2025, with possibility of extension

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Reports To: Project Director

Peer Outreach Support Services & Education (POSSE Project) - Sponsored by the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Center, is seeking an administrative assistant/office manager.

Job Overview:
You will be reporting to the POSSE Director, to assist with administration and office management.

Must be able to maintain confidentiality, provide a safe, non-judgemental presence for marginalized groups, and uphold harm reduction and human rights values.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently and at home when necessary
Maintain and monitor budget via budgeting software and/or spreadsheets
Administrative and data collection systems navigation and maintenance
Submit reimbursements and travel claims
Data entry
Always maintain high level of confidentiality
Digital and hardcopy file organization
Remaining open minded and nonjudgmental, with a harm reduction and human rights perspective
Provide supplies/materials and other needs to youth accessing POSSE as required
Grant writing

Administrative tasks:

Qualifications:

Diploma/graduate degree in related field (office administration diploma, business administration diploma, BBA, etc.) or combination of work and education
Significant applicable experience minimum of 3 years of administrative support
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft office is mandatory. This includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint by creating and editing forms, minor statistics calculation, minor graphic design, and using formulas in excel
Technologically proficient
A strong understanding of harm reduction policies and practices
Able to maintain confidentiality
Strong ability to work meaningfully with youth
Strong ability to work from a human rights, genderbased analysis, harm reduction, and antioppression lens
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively
High level interpersonal skills
Multitasking skills
Sensitivity to various barriers experienced by marginalized populations
Must have a valid driver's license and access to a car
Work flexible hours
Able to use/access to a phone and computer
Strong organizational skills
Required Vulnerable Sector Check & Child Abuse Registrar required
Able to work independently
Familiarity with general office tasks

Assets:

Preference will be given to a qualified youth between the ages of 153
First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Mandt, and/or Healthy Relationships training
Previous or current experience volunteering with POSSE is an asset
Previous lived experience
Facilitation experience

Application Deadline:
February 9th 2024

_Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel working within this job title.
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_The Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer; and complies with all fair employment practices laws. We are committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment and prohibit the same against employees, applicants, or other covered persons by co-workers, supervisors, managers, or third parties based on a person's race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, ethnicity, genetic information, military service, political affiliation, marital status and pregnancy or other protected status._

Pay:
$25.00 per hour