ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT CANDIDATE LIST FOR SHORT-TERM CONTRACTS AND TEMPORARY POSITIONS

Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university in Canada is looking for candidates interested in Administrative Support roles for short-term contracts. Responsibilities include general office duties, preparation of correspondence, and handling inquiries. Candidates with 1-3 years of relevant experience and a 2-year office or business administration program are encouraged to apply. This role is essential for maintaining efficient office operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience of 1-3 years in clerical, secretarial, or administrative program activities.
• Willingness to work for short periods of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office reception for a unit.
• Prepare letters, correspondence, and reports.
• Sort and distribute mail and reply to enquiries.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Completion of a 2-year office or business administration program

Job description

June 16, 2025

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

CANDIDATE LIST FOR SHORT-TERM CONTRACTS AND TEMPORARY POSITIONS (St. John’s Campus)

Memorial University maintains a Candidate List of individuals who are interested in short-term contractual or temporary positions, as they become available. These various positions include: clerical, secretarial, administrative, accounting, and student support.

DUTIES

Duties may include providing general office reception for a unit: preparing letters, other correspondence, and reports; sorting and distributing mail; replying to enquiries via email, in person, or phone from faculty, staff, and students; arranging meetings and room bookings; making travel arrangements; and performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum experience of 1-3 years in clerical, secretarial, or administrative program activities; completion of a 2-year office or business administration program; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Strong organizational skills; excellent communication skills; and the ability to multi-task would be considered assets.

Qualified individuals for these positions will be required to meet the specific requirements for the positions involved and will be evaluated on academic training, experience, and demonstrated skills and abilities.

Willingness to work for short periods of employment is required.

CLOSING DATE

December 24, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at [e-mail]

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.