Organizing Assistant - Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Job Description

Second Set of Hands (SSOH) is a home organizing and moving specialist company that specializes in home organization, packing and unpacking. We are dedicated to helping our clients get organized and help our clients who are moving with their packing and unpacking requirements.Want to join a team of passionate home organizers who want to make a difference in our clients’ livesDo you love to organize, pack, and unpackDo you want to work for a company that: 1. Appreciates and acknowledges employee accomplishments2. Believes in career development & potential for growth3. Promotes positive work environmentWe are hiring 3 or more part-time home organizing assistants. Option of full-time hours may be available during our busy weeks. Opportunity to move into Lead Organizer and Management positions**Please note: Not all our organizing projects are Pinterest Pretty . Some of our clients are chronically disorganized and our staff work hard at getting their homes decluttered and organized.Part-time Home Organizing Assistant

• Must be available to work up to 3 full days (not including Sundays)

• Total number of scheduled hours is based on project requirements
• Occasional Saturdays and the odd Sundays availability is required
• Shifts are between the hours of 9:30 am to 4:30pm plus travel time - No evening work

This position is perfect for someone who:

• Has an appreciation for helping others
• Is not afraid of working in a dirty and dusty environment (some homes, not all, are full of clutter and dirty)
• Is comfortable working in homes that have pets
• Is naturally organized and loves to sort, organize, pack, and unpack
• Would prefer to work in a client’s home rather than be sitting at a desk all day
• Has a flexible schedule
• Is physically fit and able to lift heavy boxes and bags (up to 30 lbs) throughout the shifts
• Able to stand and bend for long periods of time (up to 8 hour a day)
• Is passionate about helping clients clear their clutter and get organized

Job Responsibilities

• Help clients to declutter, organize, create filing systems, maximize space and time
• Pack up donations, put donations into your vehicle and drop them off
• Put garbage and recyclables in clients’ garbage area (ex. garage)
• Recommend organizing products and systems to clients which will help to keep their home organized
• Carefully wrap, pack and unpack household items for our clients who are moving
• Maintain a full supply of organizing products on hand
• Attend staff meetings
• Perform other duties when required

Requirements:

• Compassionate, respectful, patient and have an understanding for those who are experiencing stress due to being disorganized and/or moving
• Valid drivers license and a reliable vehicle is required (mid to large size) as we drive to clients homes all over Ottawa and surrounding areas

• Live in Ottawa or Nepean area

• Able to lift 30 pounds - heavy lifting is required
• Capable of standing and bending for long periods of time (8 hours)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in order to meet deadlines
• Must be willing to work in an environment that may be very dirty and have pets
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills

• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Valid certificates or experience in home organizing, staging, moving services, social services, clothing retail is an asset

If you would like to help our clients with their home organizing goals and/or their moving goals, then join our amazing team! We would love to hear from you.** Watch for our email - A selected number of applicants will be sent an email with a list of questions to answer. Please watch for the email and respond back in a timely manner. Please note: This position is a part-time position with no guaranteed shifts. However, on average there are two to four shifts per week with opportunity for more shifts during our busy weeks. *For more information about Second Set of Hands, please visit our website at www.secondsetofhands.caPlease no phone calls.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PermanentSalary: From $20.00 per hourAdditional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Application question(s):

• Do you live in Ottawa
• This position requires you to travel to clients homes in Ottawa and surrounding areas. Do you have a valid drivers license and a reliable car
• Are you able to work up to 3 shifts a week (Monday to Saturday) during the day We are not open in the evenings.
• When would you be able to start this position

Work remotely:

• No

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