Program Assistant - Jobs in Barrie, Ontario, L4N 5R7

Job Description

Program Assistant Full-Time Contract (June 16th 2025 – August 22nd 2025) – 70 Hours Bi-Weekly Our Values: Care and Compassion, Empowerment, Innovation, Respect and InclusivityWho we are: ILS is an Ontario Health funded not for profit agency providing support and services to adults wishing to live independently in their homes. Through our programs and services, we are able to assist adults living with permanent physical disabilities and seniors aging at home lead independent, dignified, and productive lives. What you would be doing:Reporting to the Administrative Assistant and Executive Assistant to the Board, the Program Assistant provides reception and administrative support services to the various departments within the Agency. Duties include but are not limited to:Administrative Support:

• Reception duties - phone system maintenance/voicemail/greet walk-ins/provide general information and answer questions.
• Updates and distributes Office and Site phoneamp; locations lists.
• Organizes meeting venues.
• Updating database information.
• Participation in the completion of the annual client survey.
• Distribution and coordination of mails outs.
• Other administrative tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Previous experience working with the public.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Demonstrated customer service focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

• Comfortability in using related equipment including technology.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Total Compensation:Pay: $20.00/hourly Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm on-site at our Barrie locationIn keeping with our continuing efforts towards greater representation, we welcome applicants with relevant lived experience and candidates with a broad reflection of identities including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), 2SLGBTQI+, age, abilities and socioeconomic background. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), ILS provides accommodation, accessible formats, and communication supports at all stages of the hiring process. We ask applicants to make their needs known in advance by contacting jobs@ilssimcoe.ca or phoning (705) 737-3263.ILS offices are located in Simcoe County. We acknowledge that the land on which we work in is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek Nation. The Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Nations have also walked on the territory over time. We acknowledge the enduring presence of Indigenous people and are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in the territory.Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted.Powered by JazzHR