Administrative Assistant

Canadian Mental Health Association; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health organization in Parry Sound is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant. Responsibilities include organizing non-clinical operations, providing reception activities, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and experience in a related field. The position offers a salary of $22.34 - $27.15 per hour, with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit plan

Enrollment in a Registered Retirement plan

Qualifications

• A community college diploma in a secretarial science or OSSD with several years of experience in a related field.
• Excellent computer/data processing skills.
• Exceptional telephone and customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate all non-clinical operations of designated programs.
• Provide reception activities and assist consumers.
• Maintain accounting and budget records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service experience

Computer/data processing skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work autonomously

Bilingual in French/English

Education

Community college diploma in secretarial science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Management information systems

Job description

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING : OPEN UNTIL JULY 14 2025

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Hours of Work : 35 hours per week

Job Status : Permanent

Base office : Parry Sound

Competition # : 42-25

Purpose of the Position :

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for organizing coordinating and monitoring all non-clinical operations of designated programs under the direction of the Senior Manager or delegate; provide reception activities including coordinating communication between the team members and consumers; assist consumers their families and agencies with general inquiries; maintain accounting and budget records for various purposes within the programs; and operate the management information system. The Administrative Assistant will provide confidential clerical support services to the clinical staff program coordinators administration managers and directors of Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch and its programs.

Education and Qualifications :

• A community college diploma in a secretarial science or OSSD with several years of experience in a related field
• Excellent computer / data processing skills (Windows Word Excel management information systems)
• Ability to type from copy audio recordings or other sources
• Experience working with electronic health records
• Exceptional telephone and customer service experience and skills
• A strong commitment to the rights of individuals with addiction and severe mental illness
• Excellent communication organizational filing and scheduling skills
• Experience multi-tasking and coping with competing demands
• Ability to work autonomously as well as cooperatively within a team environment in a rural setting
• Excellent communication organization and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows the Internet and data management software
• Ability to use and learn new technology (computers software programs phones printers / scanners alarm / security systems etc.)
• A willingness to serve clients within the communities of the District of Muskoka and Parry Sound
• A valid Ontario G or G2 drivers license a safe and reliable means of transportation and appropriate insurance for work purposes on your vehicle with a minimum of $in liability coverage.
• Bilingual in French / English language considered an asset
• Work schedule may include days / evenings / weekends and statutory holidays.

Salary scale : $22.34 $27.15 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience

Benefits include Comprehensive benefit plan and enrollment in a Registered Retirement plan with HOOPP where contributions start on date of hire.

You are invited to submit your application by quoting competition number 42-25 to :

The Hiring Committee

Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch

173-202 Manitoba Street

Bracebridge Ontario P1L 1S3

Telephone Online : CMHA MPS Careers

Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka Parry Sound (CMHAMPS) is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace.

Qualified consumers / survivors and / or family members are encouraged to apply

We retain all applications submitted for one year after the closing date of this posting for consideration in any future postings.

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We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 22 - 27