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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare, key in, edit and proofread correspondence, presentations, brochures, publications, reports and related material. Open and distribute incoming regular and electronic mail and other material and coordinate the flow of information internally and with other departments and organizations Schedule and confirm appointments and meetings Answer electronic enquiries and refer to correct department or to external services Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems Determine and establish office procedures Greet visitors, ascertain nature of business and direct visitors to employer or appropriate person Record and prepare minutes of meetings May compile data, statistics and other information to support research activities May organize conferences. Research as requested and compiles and summarizes information for reports or presentations Work closely with other administrative staff and supports other colleagues as needed Can create content (visual and written) and comfortable in social media marketing Responds to email and other digital queries and correspondence QUALIFICATIONS: Possess solid administrative skills and have a demonstrated ability in the use of MS office products, web browsers and online research tools and social media Experience working in a customer service or direct delivery of services to the public in an administrative capacity, public relations or related role Excellent written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of job search strategies Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Enjoy a wide variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment Strong team player with the ability to prioritize and problem solve Experience working with diverse cultural groups Salary rate: $46,870.05 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 will manage daily office operations, including correspondence, scheduling, and maintaining filing systems. They will also support the team by preparing reports, greeting visitors, and managing digital communications.

Candidates must possess strong administrative skills and proficiency in MS Office and social media tools. Experience in customer service or public relations is required, along with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Customer servicePreferred

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• Administrative support
• MS Office
• Data entry
• Proofreading
• Scheduling
• Customer service
• Social media marketing
• Content creation
• Filing systems
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving
• Research
• Public relations
• Job Search Strategies
• Resilience
• Administrative Functions
• Brochures
• Customer Service
• Public Relations
• Content Creation
• Web Browsers
• Innovation
• Internet Research
• Office Procedures
• Presentations
• Social Media Marketing
• Statistics
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Filing
• Prioritization

• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Social Services
• Marketing
• Administrative Assistant
• Office / Administrative Assistant (General)
• Administrative and Executive Secretaries
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 8, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week