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Job Title


Executive Assistant


Company : Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2025-02-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Executive Assistant and People Services (HR) Assistant - 12 Month Contract POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Executive Director t he Executive Assistant and People Services (HR) Assistant (EA/PSA) provides senior administrative support to the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, Senior Leadership team, and the People Services (HR) Manager. This position is privy to confidential information. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provide administrative support to Executive Director Provide senior-level administrative support to the Executive Director, including coordinating calendar management and meeting preparation; Compose and edit written materials and provide administrative/clerical tasks such as filtering mail, creating & maintaining filing system, faxing, copying, preparing meeting materials & packages, etc. and handling confidential materials as appropriate; Liaison between Staff, Board Members and with external clients in order to gather and integrate information; Obtain background/briefing materials for meetings; Coordinate, track and ensure deadlines are respected. Provide administrative support to the Board of Directors Provide all administrative support to the WOCRC Board; Maintain and manage the DirectorPoint.com Board management software and upload all meeting materials and Governance related information; Update the Board Orientation Manual yearly and other related Board materials, as needed; Ensure submission of Government Services report (Notice of Change Form) each time there is a change on the Board of Directors Coordinate monthly Board meetings and committee meetings as scheduled, including preparing and sending the agenda and meeting package, catering, and room & IT set-up; Record minutes at each Board/committee meeting, prepare final minutes and send to the members; Maintain Board meeting calendar and update the meeting materials binder and virtual shared site, as needed; Maintain current Board member contact information; Coordinate contact with prospective Board members as part of the nominations process; Coordinate the welcoming package and the Board orientation session for new Board Members; Coordinate and organize the logistics around Board events, such as the Annual General Meeting (including recording minutes), Board Retreat, Board Staff Breakfast and other Board activities; Track the Board Members volunteer hours on a monthly basis and quarterly reporting to the Volunteer Services Coordinator Provide administrative support to Senior Leadership Team Provide occasional support to the Senior Leadership Team as requested. Provide administrative support to the People Services (HR) Manager As directed by the People Services (HR) Manager: Maintain Organizational Chart Posts job advertisements: in ADP, on website, charityvillage.com, other identified sites and notifies corporate services for posting on social media Organizes and manages careers@wocrc.ca email account Collects and manages Documents from New staff for onboarding Works with the PSM to ensure compliance of current HR files, annual HR File audit and archiving of files Keeps abreast of software functions and proposes ways to utilize functions for the best overall support of the HR databases Assists with the upload of data to databases and ensures compliance tracking within the databases Responsible for Policy Manual Updates Perform other related duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience Advanced level of administration or Executive Assistant experience; Post-Secondary education in Office Administration or a related program or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required Human Resources education or experience is an asset Experience working in a not-for-profit, community-based health or social service agency; Experience in establishing administrative systems. Language Requirements Ability to communicate fluently in English, spoken and written is essential. Ability to communicate in French preferred Computer Competencies Microsoft Office: MS Word Intermediate to Advanced MS PowerPoint Intermediate to Advanced MS Outlook - Intermediate MS Excel Intermediate to Advanced Internet and website Intermediate Boardable, Directorpoint or other Board Portal Software Other required skills Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills Ability to multitask and prioritize around tight deadlines Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in English and French Editing and proofreading skills in English and French Available to work flexible hours (i.e. monthly Board meetings and Board Committee meetings) Ability to work within a team setting Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals Ability to work with volunteers Knowledge of social services / non-profit sector