1697: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care; Armstrong; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

OMERS Pension

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

Christmas time off

EFAP

Health & dental benefits

Community impact

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Armstrong, ON. The role supports program administration, creates court documents, types letters, and maintains files with timeliness and accuracy.

It also handles travel coordination and vehicle use within the program. The successful candidate will have a minimum one-year Office Administration certificate or equivalent, plus two years in secretarial or reception work, ideally in Child Welfare, and a valid G license with

Qualifications

• A minimum one-year Office Administration – General Certificate is required.
• A two-year Office Administration Diploma is preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals and families.
• Two or more years’ experience in secretarial and/or reception duties, preferably in a Child Welfare setting.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search.
• Must possess a valid Class G Driver’s Licence and have access to a vehicle with $1M liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Create court documents; letter typing; minute taking and filing of reports.
• Maintain progress notes and discharge summaries; conduct file audits.
• Ensure forms are available and prepare purchase orders.
• Coordinate staff/client travel and use of Agency vehicles; track attendance.

Skills

Secretarial duties

Reception duties

File audits

Education

Office Administration – General Certificate

Office Administration Diploma

Job description

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Positions Available: 1 – Full-Time Position

Position Location: Armstrong, ON (This is not a Remote Position)

Deadline: October 27, 2026

Competition #: 1697

Position Overview

Under the direction of a Child Welfare Manager, the Administrative Assistant participates in organizing the program by ensuring that daily duties are maintained and completed in a timely manner and client files are kept accurate and current. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing administrative, secretarial and clerical duties for the program: creating court documents; letter typing; minute taking; filing of reports, progress notes, and discharge summaries; conducting or assisting with file audits; ensuring forms are available; preparing purchase orders; coordinating the travel/accommodation of staff/clients and the use of Agency vehicles within program; and tracks attendance of unit staff and their whereabouts during the day.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum one-year Office Administration – General Certificate is required.
• A two-year Office Administration Diploma is preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals and families.
• Two or more years’ experience in secretarial and/or reception duties, preferably in a Child Welfare setting.
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications, but who possess an appropriate combination of child welfare experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search.
• Required to work flexible hours as determined by the respective Service Manager in relation to service requirements.
• Must possess a valid Class G Driver’s Licence and have access to a reliable personal vehicle with $1 million liability insurance.

Hours of Work:32.5 hours per week

As an Indigenous Agency Dilico gives preference to Indigenous people.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6

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