Administrative Assistant - Learning
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About the role
Please note: This Job Posting will be closed on August 18, 2026 at 5:00 pm and this posting is for an existing vacancy.
Objective:
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the OFIFC office. This role involves a variety of tasks related to organization and communication. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for assisting in daily office needs and managing the OFIFC’s general administrative activities ensuring efficient day-to-day office operations. Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Key Deliverables:
To provide effective and efficient administrative functions that support day-to-day operational activities and ensures administrative processes are aligned with OFIFC’s long-range strategic plan.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative and Clerical Support (75%):
- Prepares and formats a variety of word documents, spreadsheets and presentations as required;
- Drafts correspondence as required, including processes for Administration manual
- Files incoming mail and distributes deliveries;
- Prepares, logs and sends out outgoing mail, mass mailings and deliveries;
- Prints, photocopies, faxes and scans documents;
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, maintaining and filing all OFIFC’s official records (hard copy and electronic-copy, such as central files, reports, correspondence, emails, etc.) in accordance with OFIFC’s Records Management system;
- Assists staff with ensuring electronic filing is complete including but not limited to reports, correspondence, emails, and other such documents;
- Retrieves filed documents, when requested;
- Updates and maintains electronic databases and Outlook calendars;
- Prepares and distributes meeting minutes;
- Schedules, coordinates and sets up internal/external meeting room logistics (includes inventory, reconciliations and maintenance of meeting room supplies);
- Coordinates workshop and travel arrangements through preferred travel agency (includes registrations, reconciliations, materials, hotels, caterers, flights, transfers, etc.);
Office Administration (20%):
- Coordinates office supply requests;
- Researches, obtains quotes, purchases and maintains workgroup promotional materials;
- Maintains inventory of OFIFC’s Resource Library and Long Term Storage area;
- Performs reception relief duties;
- Participates in new hire orientation and workstation set up;
- Assists with maintenance of clean and professional work areas;
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Other (5%):
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job;
- Promotes a healthy, safe work environment; and
- Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned by the Executive Director or designate.
Education/Work Experience:
- High school diploma/GED
- 3 – 5 years of administrative experience
- Post-secondary education in office administration or a related discipline desirable
Behavioural Competencies:
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Service Delivery
- Proactive / Takes Initiative
- Judgement
- Team Player
Technical Competencies:
- Outstanding organisational skills (includes time, space and task management)
- Excellent communication skills (including listening, oral, written and telephone/email)
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)
- Proficiency with office equipment (computer, fax, photocopier, scanner, etc.)
- Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
What we offer:
- Culture-based organization
- Registered Pension Plan - Employer Matching
- Hiring Range: $58,000 - $61,480
- Full Pay Range: $58,000 - $68,000
- Comprehensive Health benefits after the probationary period including Health Care Spending Account & Lifestyle Spending Account (100% Employer paid)
The OFIFC is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce; we promote employment equity and encourage applicants to indicate if you belong to one of the four designated employment equity groups Women, Indigenous peoples, Persons with disabilities, or Members of visible minorities when you apply.
Preference will be given to qualified Turtle Island Indigenous people including members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis (recognized by the Metis National Council). Applicants claiming Indigenous ancestry will be required to provide supporting documentation to substantiate their claim.
Accommodation:
The OFIFC is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Pre-screen Interviews are scheduled to start August 20 - 25, 2026.
Formal interviews are scheduled to take place August 27 - 28, 2026.
About Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres
Founded in 1971, the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) works to support, advocate for, and build the capacity of member Friendship Centres across Ontario.
Emerging from a nationwide, grassroots movement dating back to the 1950's, Friendship Centres are community hubs where Indigenous people living in towns, cities, and urban centres can access culturally-based and culturally-appropriate programs and services every day. Today, Friendship Centres are dynamic hubs of economic and social convergence that create space for Indigenous communities to thrive. Friendship Centres are idea incubators for young Indigenous people attaining their education and employment goals, they are sites of cultural resurgence for Indigenous families who want to raise their children to be proud of who they are, and they are safe havens for Indigenous community members requiring supports.
In Ontario, more than 84 per cent of Indigenous people live in urban communities. The OFIFC is the largest urban Indigenous service network in the province supporting this vibrant, diverse, and quickly-growing population through programs and initiatives that span justice, health, family support, long-term care, healing and wellness, employment and training, education, research, and more.
Friendship Centres receive their mandate from their communities, and they are inclusive of all Indigenous people – First Nation, Status/Non-Status, Métis, Inuit, and those who self-identify as Indigenous.
Learn more about the work the OFIFC does to support Friendship Centres at www.ofifc.org.
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Administrative Assistant - Learning
Top Benefits
About the role
Please note: This Job Posting will be closed on August 18, 2026 at 5:00 pm and this posting is for an existing vacancy.
Objective:
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the OFIFC office. This role involves a variety of tasks related to organization and communication. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for assisting in daily office needs and managing the OFIFC’s general administrative activities ensuring efficient day-to-day office operations. Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Key Deliverables:
To provide effective and efficient administrative functions that support day-to-day operational activities and ensures administrative processes are aligned with OFIFC’s long-range strategic plan.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative and Clerical Support (75%):
- Prepares and formats a variety of word documents, spreadsheets and presentations as required;
- Drafts correspondence as required, including processes for Administration manual
- Files incoming mail and distributes deliveries;
- Prepares, logs and sends out outgoing mail, mass mailings and deliveries;
- Prints, photocopies, faxes and scans documents;
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, maintaining and filing all OFIFC’s official records (hard copy and electronic-copy, such as central files, reports, correspondence, emails, etc.) in accordance with OFIFC’s Records Management system;
- Assists staff with ensuring electronic filing is complete including but not limited to reports, correspondence, emails, and other such documents;
- Retrieves filed documents, when requested;
- Updates and maintains electronic databases and Outlook calendars;
- Prepares and distributes meeting minutes;
- Schedules, coordinates and sets up internal/external meeting room logistics (includes inventory, reconciliations and maintenance of meeting room supplies);
- Coordinates workshop and travel arrangements through preferred travel agency (includes registrations, reconciliations, materials, hotels, caterers, flights, transfers, etc.);
Office Administration (20%):
- Coordinates office supply requests;
- Researches, obtains quotes, purchases and maintains workgroup promotional materials;
- Maintains inventory of OFIFC’s Resource Library and Long Term Storage area;
- Performs reception relief duties;
- Participates in new hire orientation and workstation set up;
- Assists with maintenance of clean and professional work areas;
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Other (5%):
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job;
- Promotes a healthy, safe work environment; and
- Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned by the Executive Director or designate.
Education/Work Experience:
- High school diploma/GED
- 3 – 5 years of administrative experience
- Post-secondary education in office administration or a related discipline desirable
Behavioural Competencies:
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Service Delivery
- Proactive / Takes Initiative
- Judgement
- Team Player
Technical Competencies:
- Outstanding organisational skills (includes time, space and task management)
- Excellent communication skills (including listening, oral, written and telephone/email)
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)
- Proficiency with office equipment (computer, fax, photocopier, scanner, etc.)
- Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
What we offer:
- Culture-based organization
- Registered Pension Plan - Employer Matching
- Hiring Range: $58,000 - $61,480
- Full Pay Range: $58,000 - $68,000
- Comprehensive Health benefits after the probationary period including Health Care Spending Account & Lifestyle Spending Account (100% Employer paid)
The OFIFC is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce; we promote employment equity and encourage applicants to indicate if you belong to one of the four designated employment equity groups Women, Indigenous peoples, Persons with disabilities, or Members of visible minorities when you apply.
Preference will be given to qualified Turtle Island Indigenous people including members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis (recognized by the Metis National Council). Applicants claiming Indigenous ancestry will be required to provide supporting documentation to substantiate their claim.
Accommodation:
The OFIFC is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Pre-screen Interviews are scheduled to start August 20 - 25, 2026.
Formal interviews are scheduled to take place August 27 - 28, 2026.
About Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres
Founded in 1971, the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) works to support, advocate for, and build the capacity of member Friendship Centres across Ontario.
Emerging from a nationwide, grassroots movement dating back to the 1950's, Friendship Centres are community hubs where Indigenous people living in towns, cities, and urban centres can access culturally-based and culturally-appropriate programs and services every day. Today, Friendship Centres are dynamic hubs of economic and social convergence that create space for Indigenous communities to thrive. Friendship Centres are idea incubators for young Indigenous people attaining their education and employment goals, they are sites of cultural resurgence for Indigenous families who want to raise their children to be proud of who they are, and they are safe havens for Indigenous community members requiring supports.
In Ontario, more than 84 per cent of Indigenous people live in urban communities. The OFIFC is the largest urban Indigenous service network in the province supporting this vibrant, diverse, and quickly-growing population through programs and initiatives that span justice, health, family support, long-term care, healing and wellness, employment and training, education, research, and more.
Friendship Centres receive their mandate from their communities, and they are inclusive of all Indigenous people – First Nation, Status/Non-Status, Métis, Inuit, and those who self-identify as Indigenous.
Learn more about the work the OFIFC does to support Friendship Centres at www.ofifc.org.