2026-061 Social Services Administrative Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with 5% matched

EFAP program

Health and insurance coverage

Job summary

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek in Naughton, Ontario, is seeking a Social Services Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day operations of the Social Services Department. The role requires preparing briefs for the Director, greeting visitors, answering inquiries, drafting correspondence, handling deliveries and ensuring proper filing of financial requests.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma in Office Administration or equivalent with administrative experience, strong MS Office and database skills,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analyze incoming/outgoing memoranda, prepare and coordinate briefs for the Director of Social Services.
• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate person.
• Answer telephone and electronic inquiries and relay messages.
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Social Services.
• Draft and edit correspondences for the Director and department managers.
• Prepare, receive and deliver correspondence for the Social Services Department.
• Ensure all financial requests for the department are processed and filed.

Skills

MS Office

Database software

Education

Diploma in Office Administration

Equivalent with 2+ years admin/clerical experience

5+ years in an office environment

Tools

MS Office software

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.