Administrative Assistant Jewish Community Support Services Canada Summer Jobs
Job Summary
JFS Ottawa is a multi-service non-profit community agency helping individuals and families across generations and cultures to achieve stability independence and belonging.
Core service areas include mental health and wellbeing social supports and services for seniors newcomers and diverse communities.
Our work is grounded in Jewish values and we seek to build a community through the pursuit of social justice and inclusivity.
The Summer Youth will become part of our Jewish Community Support Services team.
Duties and Responsibilities
The main duties of the role include:
Data entry booking appointment and reviewing files to remove extraneous materials
Make calls and email to clients
Help set up foractivities plan and execute activities forclientsin program assist staff with activities with clients such as picnic programming with seniorsetc.
Qualifications/Experience
Fluency in English is required.
Fluency in another language such as Ukrainian and Russian would be an asset.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Compassionate patient and respectful attitude towards the seniors.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Jewish Family Services of Ottawa supports equal opportunity employment. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that are inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants can make accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting Jewish Family Services.
For any accommodation requests please contact our Human Resources team at
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Through Jewish traditions, values and culture, to build a community where people can learn to care for themselves and each other with dignity, respect and compassion.