Administrative Assistant People and Culture

Do you want to work for a health care organization that changes peoples lives One that not only cares deeply about clients but also values that its employees are its greatest asset

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada is a unique health services organization that serves people who are blind or partially sighted across the country. Our certified specialists provide training that empowers clients to develop or to restore activities of daily living skills to promote their independence to enhance safety and mobility. We work closely with ophthalmologists optometrists and other health care professionals by providing essential care on a referral basis in homes workplaces and communities across the country.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits flexible schedules and opportunities for professional development and growth.

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Position Title: Administrative Assistant People and Culture

Location: Toronto ON

Term: FullTime Temporary 12 weeks (Canada Summer Jobs)

Reports To: Iryna Kryshtal Manager Employee Relations

Salary: 17.20 per hour

Start Date: May 5 2025

I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities

As an Administrative Assistant in the People and Culture department you will play a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation of HRrelated activities within the organization. You will be responsible for providing administrative support to the People and Culture team aiding in the smooth of various HR processes and initiatives. This role requires a detailoriented individual with excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

II. Essential Functions

Provide comprehensive People & Culture administrative support including but is not limited to filing drafting correspondence.

Assist with the development distribution and communication of HR policies and procedures ensuring that employees have access to relevant information and resources.

Supports administrative functions to ensure completion of work accurately and within established time frames.

Updates files and other related documents to support the team

Provides project/special assignment support gathers information conducts Internet and other research on a variety of People & Culture topics as required.

Assist in updating and maintaining the employee selfservice portal.

Other duties as assigned.

III. Qualifications

Education and Certifications

Be enrolled in degree or diploma studies in related field.

Experience and Qualifications

Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite.

Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Excellent administrative timemanagement and organizational skills.

High level of attention to detail and accuracy particularly when handling confidential information.

Eligibility

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative individuals must:

Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.

Be a Canadian citizens permanent resident or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. International students are not eligible participants.

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VLRC is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive workplace and we are committed to a fair transparent and accessible recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including but not limited to Indigenous peoples racialized persons persons with disabilities people who are blind partially sighted or deafblind and those who identify as women and/or strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset.

VLRC is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a standard Vulnerable Sector Check.

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We understand that not everyone brings 100 of the skills and experience for the role. If you possess similar experience to what weve listed above we encourage you to apply. We believe that diverse experience transferable skills and passion are key!

We thank all applicants for their interest in VLRC however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date for Applications: April 18 2025