2026-061 Social Services Administrative Assistant

Job summary

The Administrative Assistant manages daily office operations, including processing financial requests and coordinating reports for the Social Services Department. They also provide direct support to management by drafting correspondence and handling visitor and telephone inquiries.

Job details

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land. Competition Number: 2026-061 Position: Social Services Administrative Assistant Department: Social Services Employment Status: Full-Time Salary: $22.00- $30.25/HR – 35 Hours per Week Location: Naughton, ON Closing Date: September 23, 2026 at 4:00pm POSITION SCOPE: The Social Services Administrative Assistant performs and/or oversees a variety of associated administrative and clerical tasks required to manage and distribute information within an office setting. The Administrative Assistant ensures the efficient day-to-day operation of the Social Services Department and provides support to the work of the departmental management and staff. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma in Office Administration OR Equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years Administration/Clerical work experience OR A Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in an office environment. Excellent computer skills with experience in the use of MS Office software and database software Valid Class “G” driver’s license related field; KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyze incoming and outgoing memoranda, submissions and reports, and prepare and coordinate the preparation ad submission of summary briefs and reports to the Director of Social Services Greet visitors, ascertain nature of business and direct visitors to employee or appropriate person Answer telephone and electronic inquires and relay telephone calls and messages Provide administration support to the Director of Social Services Draft and edit correspondences on behalf of the Director of Social Services and/or managers of the Social Services Department Responsible for preparation, receiving and delivery of correspondences to and from the Social Services Department Ensure all financial request relating to the Social Services Department are processed and filed properly We offer attractive benefits, opportunities for advancement and an engaging work environment. We offer a RRSP with a matched contribution at a rate 5%, EFAP program, and health and insurance coverage and benefits. Please refer to our website: https://atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca/ for posting details. A detailed job description is available upon request. Please quote the Competition No. in your cover letter and resume, and submit by email to employment@wlfn.com, by fax to 705.222.7731or by mail to: Human Resources, 25 Reserve Rd, Naughton, ON P0M 2M0 Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Administrative Assistant manages daily office operations, including processing financial requests and coordinating reports for the Social Services Department. They also provide direct support to management by drafting correspondence and handling visitor and telephone inquiries.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a diploma in Office Administration or equivalent with at least two years of relevant experience, or five years of general office experience. Proficiency in MS Office and database software, along with a valid Class G driver's license, is required.

Benefits

• RRSP with matched contribution • EFAP program • Health insurance • Insurance coverage

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Office Administration · Preferred
• report preparation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Office administration
• Clerical tasks
• MS Office
• Database software
• Communication
• Report preparation
• Financial processing
• Correspondence management
• Customer service
• Database Software
• Office Administration
• Valid Driver's License
• Management
• Social Work
• Clerical Works
• Computer Literacy
• Memos

Job areas

• Social Services
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative Services Assistant
• Social / Human Services Assistant
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Social and Human Service Assistants