Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant acts as the first point of contact for residents, families, and visitors while managing office supplies and documentation. They also support the administrative team and assist with scheduling and shift inquiries.
- On-site
- Ajax, ON
- Posted Aug 5, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
The Village of Millers Creek located in Ajax , Ontario has an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to join their team. You can be YOU while being part of our FAMILY. Position: Permanent Full-Time Location: 1401 Harwood Ave. N., Ajax Start Date: TBD The expected hiring range for this position is $38,000 to $41,800. This role falls within a broader internal salary band, with growth opportunities based on demonstrated performance. How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members: * Competitive salary, and benefits; * Significant opportunities for Growth and Development: Our Leaders come from within; * Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and generous rewards and recognition; * Extended Health Benefits & Retirement Savings; * Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development; * Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential; * Financial Hardship Support Program: Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund; * A Unique Family Culture: Every Person in Every Village is a branch of our Family Tree. To be successful as the new Administrative Assistant, you will: * Have an office administration certificate or equivalent experience * Demonstrate exceptional customer service and communication skills * Be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and other computer programs * Demonstrate thorough attention to detail and the ability to manage conflicting priorities * Be excited by our objectives, our Village philosophy and the family values that shape all aspects of life in a Schlegel Village * Be the first point of contact for many of our team, residents, families and visitor. * Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members It would be an asset if you have: * Previous experience working in the context of a Long-Term Care or Retirement Home As our new Administrative Assistant joining our Team you will: Create exceptional customer experiences for incoming queries, managing office and village supplies, creating documents for fellow team members, and supporting other members of the administrative team. Foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families and the Village team and support the efforts of the Village to holistic care to our residents. Create exceptional customer experiences while acting as the first point of contact for team member questions about schedules, call-ins and open shifts. Support and embrace our resident-centered social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of service to our residents, visitors, and team members through comprehensive and effective administrative support.
What you’ll do
The Administrative Assistant acts as the first point of contact for residents, families, and visitors while managing office supplies and documentation. They also support the administrative team and assist with scheduling and shift inquiries.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an office administration certificate or equivalent experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office 365. Exceptional customer service skills and a caring, respectful attitude are required for this role.
Benefits
• Competitive salary • Growth and development opportunities • Team member appreciation incentives • Extended health benefits • Retirement savings • Individualized education assistance • Loans and scholarships • Financial hardship support
Listed skills
- Customer servicePreferred
- Attention to detailPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Office administration
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Office 365
- Attention to detail
- Conflict management
- Administrative support
- Scheduling
- Administrative Support
- Microsoft 365
- Office Administration
- Asynchronous Javascript and XML (AJAX)
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Holistic Health
- Loans
- Long-Term Care
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Administrative Assistant
- Office / Administrative Assistant (General)
- Administrative and Executive Secretaries
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 38 hours per week
