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March of Dimes Canada Administrative Assistant - (FT) - Richmond Hill, ON in Richmond Hill, Ontario
Community Support Services – Richmond Hill, ON
You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada
At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.
Our Community Support Services (CSS) team provides essential services that enable our clients to thrive. Whether their disability is physical, the result of brain injury, or aging, our more than 2,000 team members assist clients in their homes and across communities, to live as independently as possible.
The opportunity:
We are currently looking to fill 1 Full-Time Administrative Assistant - Community Supports Services, Richmond Hill ON, Central Region (York and North Simcoe Muskoka).
This is a permanent full-time 35 hours/per week position.
Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support to the program management team
Assist with the preparation, submission and filing of confidential documents and internal recording systems.
Update and maintain program manuals and other organizational manuals as appropriate
Organize and prepare for meetings/presentations, including attending and taking/preparing minutes as required.
Maintain and assist with continuous improvement of data collection systems to support the program
Enter and manipulate data on CRM, Excel, Quatro database spreadsheets.
Perform general office administrative duties such as inventory maintenance for office supplies and assist with routine maintenance functions for office equipment
Qualifications and experience:
Minimum Grade 12. Business / Accounting College Diploma preferred
Minimum 3 years related administrative experience
Advanced experience in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with Quality Management Systems including ISO
Experience/aptitude for designing forms in a creative and technically sound manner
Ability to function in an organized manner
Ability to take initiative and problem solve
Ability to take verbal and written direction and follow through to complete assigned tasks
Flexibility to changing demands of the job
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Good command of grammar and accuracy with figures (attention to detail)
How to apply
Please submit your resume by September 24, 2024 .
Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?
Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:
Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities
Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility
Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits
Supported in your professional growth, development, and success
Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture
Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.
For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca
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