Administrative Assistant

At Achev, we believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to build a better life and a successful future. For more than 30 years, we have dedicated ourselves to helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential. Today, we are one of the largest providers of employment, newcomer, language, and youth services in the Greater Toronto Area. Our dedicated team of nearly 400 staff delivers a wide range of innovative, high-quality, and personalized programs and services that empower our clients to prosper and our communities to thrive.We thrive in a OneAchev culture where collaboration and an integrated service delivery will positively impact Achev’s resiliency, agility, success, and growth. Join us in helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential! Achev’s latest Impact Report: www.Achev.ca Summary: Funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), a Government of Canada initiative, the Employability Skills for Youth (ES4Y) assists youth facing barriers to employment to develop the skills and gain the experiences they need to find and keep quality jobs. The objectives of the ES4Y program are to help all youth develop the skills and gain the experience they need to successfully transition into the labour market. These objectives are attained by supporting the needs of all youth, especially youth facing barriers, to develop skills, knowledge and networks through education, skills development, and meaningful work experiences. The Administrative Assistant will perform administrative duties including; scheduling, writing correspondence, addressing phone or email requests, creating reports and presentations, completing spreadsheets, tracking report submissions, maintaining filing, organizing and hosting meetings, etc. This role supports Programs and Services with a focus on Youth Services. Description Provide general administrative support to the project team, including supporting with participant intake and screening and recruitment for program. including coordinating meetings, managing calendars, preparing agendas, and record meeting minutes. Provide front line assistant as a point of contact for program such as handling calls, e-mails and general inquiry related to the program. Maintain confidential and sensitive participant records and databases accurately, organize project files and records, assist with data entry, track attendance, and compile program statistics ensuring data is up-to-date and easily accessible. Assist and gather inputs for the monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders Prepare and edit project documents and presentations and produce visual illustration of the program outcomes Support the planning and assist in organizing workshops, coordinate project-related events and training sessions. Maintain accurate records of project expenses and assist with budget tracking, monitoring and project cashflows. Coordinate logistics such as participants travel, materials preparation and refreshments for in-person meetings. Set up virtual meetings, create polls, conduct online surveys and provide technical support as required. Communicate and coordinate between project team members, funder, stakeholders, participants and employers. Assist in the dissemination of project information through newsletters, emails, and other communication channels. Support the project team with any additional administrative tasks as required. Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment. Job Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in administration, business, or a related field is considered an asset. 3–5 years of relevant experience in an administrative support role, preferably within a non-profit organization. Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and deliver empathetic, high-quality client service. Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint; experienced with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and basic event coordination. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain exceptional attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain positive relationships. Highly resourceful team player with the ability to work independently when required. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and achieve goals in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal English language skills; additional languages are an asset. Flexibility to work additional hours including evenings and weekends as needed. Salary rate: $29,019.00 This is a current vacancy. Please note that we use AI tools in our application screening process. All hiring decisions involve human review. We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We especially welcome applications from members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. So, if you’re excited about this role or another one, please apply on our website www.achev.ca

The Administrative Assistant provides general support to the project team, including managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and maintaining participant records. They also assist with data entry, budget tracking, and the preparation of reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and 3–5 years of relevant administrative experience, preferably in a non-profit setting. Proficiency in MS Office and strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required.

• Time managementPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Data entryPreferred

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• Administrative support
• Scheduling
• Data entry
• Record keeping
• Meeting coordination
• Budget tracking
• MS Office
• Communication
• Client service
• Event coordination
• Technical support
• Report writing
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Empathy
• Resourcefulness
• Administrative Support
• Communication Channels
• Organizational Skills
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Newsletters
• Zoom (Video Conferencing Tool)
• Resilience
• Administrative Functions
• Microsoft Teams
• Planning
• Employability Development
• Microsoft Excel
• Adobe Acrobat
• Annual Reports
• Technical Support
• Spreadsheets
• Customer Service
• Event Planning
• Data Entry
• English Language
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Labor Economics
• Taking Meeting Minutes
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Online Surveys (Evaluation Methods)
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Presentations
• Project Coordination
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Social Development

• Administrative
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative Assistant
• Office / Administrative Assistant (General)
• Administrative and Executive Secretaries
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 20, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week