$20 · Administrative Assistant

This is a term position with the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness as the Office Administration (25 hours per week). Reporting to the Executive Assistant/Office Manager, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing a variety of office administration functions such as reception, financial bookkeeping and filing, recording minutes at meetings, and supporting the Associate Director. RESPONSIBILITIES Act as point of contact for program inquiries, requests, referrals, etc. Organizing invoices and receipts and writing cheques; data entry, including finance Preparing payroll and bookkeeping using QuickBooks Creating agendas and accompanying documents, recording minutes for board meetings and other meetings as required Organizing travel arrangements, meeting facility booking and creating work plans for events when required Ordering and pick-up of supplies and maintaining a supplies needs lists REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Required to complete Criminal Record Check Required valid Driver's License and vehicle Education equivalent to two years of post-secondary education, OR relevant experience as indicated below. Experience preferably two years of experience providing administrative and office support. Required experience or personal insights into working cooperatively and non-judgmentally with people with disabilities, lived experience, addictions, etc. Required experience working with Indigenous peoples and an awareness of the impacts of colonization. Preference given to those with experience working with non-profit organizations, family support, social services, and/or boards and committees. Preference given to those with experience in coordinating events and community engagement. Skills and Ability Accurately track and submit program expenses, invoices, and stipends tracking Basic bookkeeping and record keeping skills (preferable knowledge of QuickBooks Accounting Software). Preference will be given to qualified candidate with Indigenous ancestry. Rate of Pay: Between $20.00 - $22.00 depending on qualifications and experience. Term: Position available on a temporary term starting July 20th 2020 to March 26th 2021 with a possibility of continuing