Program Assistant

Flippa.com; Barrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit agency in Ontario is seeking a full-time Program Assistant for a contract position. The role includes providing administrative support, managing reception duties, and assisting with client surveys. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience working with the public is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and administrative support services.
• Organize meeting venues and update database information.
• Participate in client surveys and coordinate mailouts.

Skills

Customer service focus

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Program Assistant
Full-Time Contract (June 16^th2025 – August 22^nd2025) – 70 Hours Bi-Weekly

Our Values: Care and Compassion, Empowerment, Innovation, Respect and Inclusivity

Who we are:
ILS is an Ontario Health funded not for profit agency providing support and services to adults wishing to live independently in their homes. Through our programs and services, we are able to assist adults living with permanent physical disabilities and seniors aging at home lead independent, dignified, and productive lives.

What you would be doing:
Reporting to the Administrative Assistant and Executive Assistant to the Board, the Program Assistantprovides reception and administrative support services to the various departments within the Agency. Duties include but are not limited to:

Administrative Support:

• Reception duties - phone system maintenance/voicemail/greet walk-ins/provide general information and answer questions.
• Updates and distributes Office and Site phone & locations lists.
• Organizes meeting venues.
• Updating database information.
• Participation in the completion of the annual client survey.
• Distribution and coordination of mails outs.
• Other administrative tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Previous experience working with the public.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Demonstrated customer service focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

• Comfortability in using related equipment including technology.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Total Compensation:
Pay: $20.00/hourly
Schedule:Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm on-site at our Barrie location

In keeping with our continuing efforts towards greater representation, we welcome applicants with relevant lived experience and candidates with a broad reflection of identities including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), 2SLGBTQI+, age, abilities and socioeconomic background.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), ILS provides accommodation, accessible formats, and communication supports at all stages of the hiring process. We ask applicants to make their needs known in advance by contacting [e-mail] or phoning [phone].

ILS offices are located in Simcoe County. We acknowledge that the land on which we work in is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek Nation. The Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Nations have also walked on the territory over time. We acknowledge the enduring presence of Indigenous people and are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in the territory.

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted.