Business Administrator - Toronto, Canada - YWCA Toronto

YWCA Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Business Administrator (Contract)

JOB ID:
PARK921

Employment Type:
Full-Time, Contract

Work Hours: 35 hours per week (may be required to work some evenings and weekends)

Salary:
$30.74 per hour (L7)

Location:27 Madison Avenue, Toronto, ON M5R 2S2

Contract Position Period:
August 15, 2023 to February 15, 2024

Application Deadline:
Monday, July 24, 2023

JOIN OUR TEAM:

***The Business Administrator is responsible for assisting the Manager of Tenancy Support and the Facility Manager, Property Services with financial, administrative and IT support duties related to the smooth operation of the program. The Business Administrator is also responsible for assisting the Manager of Tenancy Support Programs with financial, administrative and IT support duties related to the smooth operation of the South Etobicoke Housing Support Program. The Business Administrator works in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to provide meaningful and relevant services within a theoretical feminist framework that includes a working knowledge of the dynamics and effects of oppression, trauma and mental health.

ABOUT YWCA TORONTO - HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAM, PARKDALE SCATTERED HOMES

YWCA Toronto Housing Support Program - Scatter Homes portfolio offers families a range of permanent and affordable housing options that are owned by Neighborhood Land Trust (NLT).

These include 154 units of permanent housing within 82 scattered properties. YWCA Toronto has a management agreement to provide Property and Tenancy Services for these scattered Homes.

Assistance will be available to help tenants maintain their housing, build the skills required to ensure successful tenancies and participate in their community.

Our South Etobicoke Housing Support program is a scattered-site style housing program which assists single women and gender diverse people to secure and maintain independent, permanent housing.

Units are primarily located in the private market throughout the South Etobicoke area.

The program is funded under the Toronto Central LHIN, and provides a Rent Supplement to individuals who meet the criteria.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists the Managers in developing, preparing, analyzing and monitoring budgets;
Maintains accurate records of revenue and expenses, and prepares invoices for payable and receivable accounts;
In

puts and exports revenue and expenses for financial statements to the Finance and IT Departments;

Assists in the development and implementation of evaluation tools aligned with both YWCA internal evaluator processes and funder specific requirements;
Assists with the development, collection and analysis of reports using property services databases, assigned software and Funder proposed client management database;
Assists the Managers to ensure that administrative policies and practices are clearly communicated to the team and consistently followed;
Coordinates privacy guidelines and protocols based on current legislation;
Undertakes special projects as assigned by the Managers
including critiquing policies currently in effect and making suggestions for updates;
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consultation with the Facility Manager, assists in ensuring that the sites meet health, safety, fire, and building regulations; Schedule time off and books coverage for trainings, absences and vacancies. Arranges for relief coverage as needed.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

In
depth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree (e.g. Accounting or Business Administration)
(Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
3 to 5 years directly related experience in managing and developing administrative and financial systems, providing leadership and administrative functions within a fast paced, high demand, social service setting;
Demonstrated knowledge, experience preparing, monitoring and reconciling budgets, billings, cash and cash equivalent;
Ability to monitor and present financial statements and present an analysis of financial issues.
Working knowledge of harm reduction framework is an asset;
Ability to respond to multiple requests or service demands;
Ability to focus and concentrate on critical tasks to meet established deadlines;
Uses good judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential information;
Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated effective, respectful interactive skills with people who have experienced homelessness, mental health and addiction issues;
Knowledgeable of mental health/addiction issues and the impact on client's presentation;
Demonstrated experience in working under pressure and remaining calm in a crisis;
Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, Ontario Works and relevant legislation and regulations;
Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience in report writing;
Experience working with City of Toronto reporting an asset;
Knowledge of office equipment and