Office Administration Intern

Contract; up to 280 hours; 35 hours per week 

Salary: $18.00 per hour

 

About The Agency

Jewish Family and Child Service is a multi-service, client-centered, family service agency and a Children’s Aid Society.  We support the healthy development of individuals, children, families, and communities through prevention, protection, counselling, and education and advocacy services, within the context of Jewish values.​

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About the Role

We are seeking an Office Administration Intern to provide support to our Administration team. This is a full-time position under the Canada Summer Jobs program for up to 280 hours. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with various administrative tasks to support Agency programs and teams.  

• Provide reception coverage for vacation, sick, lunch breaks, and the occasional evening.

• Provide assistance for case file maintenance, including scanning.

• Organize and maintain proper record filing.

• Assist in coordinating the logistical aspects of Agency programs and services, such as meetings, seminars and other events.

• Administer and manage inbound/outbound mail, including priority post, packages, courier services and other correspondence.

• Maintain stock area in clean and presentable manner; ensure adequate level of office supplies.

• Performs other duties as required.

 

Qualifications:

• Must be between the 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. 

• Some post-secondary education, preferably in the area of Office Administration/ Accounting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), knowledge of Access and database programs.

• Organizational, detailed oriented and multi-tasking skills.

• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.

• Prioritize workload according to ever changing deadlines.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding all sensitive, confidential and proprietary information.

• Comfortable working in-office where health and safety measures have been put in place.

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If you are interested in applying for this position, please click "Apply Now" above to submit your resume and cover letter. 
 
Jewish Family and Child Service is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations during all phases of the hiring process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required. 
 
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about Jewish Family and Child Service, please visit: www.jfandcs.com | www.facebook.com/jfandcs