Legal Assistant
The role involves drafting and organizing foundational organizational documents, including bylaws and volunteer policies. The assistant will also maintain version control and support internal safety systems to protect volunteers.
- Remote
- Canada
- Posted Aug 18, 2026
- Apply by Sep 17, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
About the Role: AHF is seeking a Human Resources Associate and Legal Assistant to support foundational organizational documents and internal safety systems. This role focuses on helping draft bylaws, volunteer policies, and simple support systems that protect volunteers, ensure clarity, and strengthen long-term operations. You will work closely with leadership to organize documents, maintain version control, and support basic compliance needs. Requirements: Support drafting and organizing bylaws, policies, and internal documentation Help create volunteer safety guidelines and support systems for field activities Maintain clear records of document versions and approvals Research basic templates and best practices for nonprofit governance documents Support leadership with structured notes and summaries for decision-making Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information Experience in legal studies, policy work, HR compliance, or governance is an asset Approximately 5 to 10 hours per week About our Non-Profit The Alberta Homeless Foundation is a registered nonprofit organization focused on supporting unhoused individuals across Calgary and rural Alberta. We are 100% volunteer-run, with every dollar going directly to frontline services. Our mission is built on compassion, youth engagement, and community-led action. https://portal.albertahomelessfoundation.ca/team-application
What you’ll do
The role involves drafting and organizing foundational organizational documents, including bylaws and volunteer policies. The assistant will also maintain version control and support internal safety systems to protect volunteers.
Requirements
Candidates should have strong attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information. Experience in legal studies, policy work, HR compliance, or governance is considered an asset.
Other relevant skills
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- Drafting Bylaws
- Policy Development
- Document Version Control
- Nonprofit Governance
- Compliance
- Legal Research
- HR Compliance
- Administrative Support
Job areas
- Legal
- Human Resources
- Social Services
- Administrative
- Management & Leadership
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 17, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 10 hours per week
- Location requirements
- Country, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Seniority
- Entry level