1718: DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Northwest Employment Works; Neebing; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional Flexible schedule to support?

OMERS Pension plan available

Competitive salaries

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

EFAP available to all employees

Benefit plan with dental/health/vision

Make a difference in the community

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Longlac, ON site. The role supports the Child Welfare program by handling administrative, secretarial and clerical duties, including document creation, filing, and file audits.

Qualification requirements include an Office Administration certificate or diploma and several years of related experience, plus a valid driver’s license. Flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package are provided to permanent staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year Office Administration – General Certificate is required.
• Two-year Office Administration Diploma is preferred.
• 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.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including Vulnerable Sector Check.
• 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 License and access to a reliable personal vehicle with $1 million dollar liability.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily duties and ensure client files are accurate and current.
• Create court documents; letter typing; minute taking; filing of reports, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Coordinate travel/accommodation of staff and clients and use of Agency vehicles.
• Track attendance of unit staff and their whereabouts during the day.

Skills

Secretarial duties

Reception duties

File management

Court documents

Travel coordination

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 – Permanent Full-Time Position

Position Location: Longlac, ON (this position is not remote)

Closing Date: November 24, 2026

Competition #: 1718

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; including Vulnerable Sector Check.
• 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 License and access to a reliable personal vehicle with $1 million dollar liability.

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

TF+1 855 623 8511 | T+1 807 623 8511