2026-061 Social Services Administrative Assistant

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek; Garson; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with matched 5%

EFAP program

Health & insurance coverage

Job summary

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek is seeking a Social Services Administrative Assistant to support the Social Services Department in Naughton, ON. This full-time role involves handling information flow, coordinating briefs, greeting visitors, and administrative duties for the Director and staff.

The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Office Administration or equivalent, 2+ years of admin/clerical experience (or 5 years in an office), strong MS Office/database skills, and a valid G-class driver’s

Qualifications

• Diploma in Office Administration or equivalent with experience in administration/clerical work.
• A minimum of two years administration/clerical experience OR five years in an office environment.
• Excellent computer skills with MS Office and database software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze incoming and outgoing memoranda, submissions and reports, and prepare and coordinate the preparation and submission of summary briefs and reports to the Director of Social Services.
• Greet visitors, ascertain nature of business and direct visitors to the appropriate person.
• Answer telephone and electronic inquiries and relay messages.
• Provide administration support to the Director of Social Services.
• Draft and edit correspondences for the Director and managers of the Social Services Department.
• Prepare, receive and deliver correspondences to and from the Social Services Department.
• Ensure all financial requests relating to the Social Services Department are processed and filed.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Diploma in Office Administration

Equivalent with a minimum of two years Administration/Clerical work experience

Five years of office experience

Tools

MS Office

Database software

Job description

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.

Competition Number: 2026-061

Position: Social Services Administrative Assistant

Department: Social Services

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary: $22.00- $30.25/HR – 35 Hours per Week

Location: Naughton, ON

Closing Date: September 23, 2026 at 4:00pm

POSITION SCOPE:

The Social Services Administrative Assistant performs and/or oversees a variety of associated administrative and clerical tasks required to manage and distribute information within an office setting. The Administrative Assistant ensures the efficient day-to-day operation of the Social Services Department and provides support to the work of the departmental management and staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Office Administration OR
• Equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years Administration/Clerical work experience OR
• A Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in an office environment.
• Excellent computer skills with experience in the use of MS Office software and database software
• Valid Class “G” driver’s license related field;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze incoming and outgoing memoranda, submissions and reports, and prepare and coordinate the preparation ad submission of summary briefs and reports to the Director of Social Services
• Greet visitors, ascertain nature of business and direct visitors to employee or appropriate person
• Answer telephone and electronic inquires and relay telephone calls and messages
• Provide administration support to the Director of Social Services
• Draft and edit correspondences on behalf of the Director of Social Services and/or managers of the Social Services Department
• Responsible for preparation, receiving and delivery of correspondences to and from the Social Services Department
• Ensure all financial request relating to the Social Services Department are processed and filed properly

We offer attractive benefits, opportunities for advancement and an engaging work environment. We offer a RRSP with a matched contribution at a rate 5%, EFAP program, and health and insurance coverage and benefits.

Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.