This position is partially funded by Canada Summer Jobs Grant.

To be eligible for this position the applicant must:

•        be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment

•        be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment

•        have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Terms of Employment: Temporary, Full time  

Salary: Hourly: $18.00  

Location: In Office, Edmonton, Alberta   

Education: Post-secondary technical training 

Experience: Office Experience an asset  

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English 

Personal Suitability: Organized; flexible; reliable; excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills; and a positive attitude while working under pressure.

Skills and Qualifications

•        Professional, polite, and willing to be accommodating to the needs of the Association. 

•        Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•        High personal motivation and self-management, with high attention to detail and work accuracy.

•        An ability to work independently, with little supervision, while being a part of a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative team environment.

•        Troubleshoot and track progress of multiple projects, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.

•        Strong Microsoft Office computer skills (specifically Outlook and Word).

•        Post-secondary education in an administration program is an asset.

•        Prior administrative (e.g., reception, scheduling, minutes, records information management) and member-driven association experience is an asset.

•        Knowledge of community and seniors housing sectors is an asset.

Responsibilities

•        Maintain polite and professional communication through all communication channels.

•        Provide comprehensive support to the Association, including managing the master calendar, and scheduling internal/external meetings.

•        Prepare board/committee meeting materials and agendas; and take, prepare, and distribute meeting notes/minutes.

•        Filtering and disbursing external Association communications.

•        Handling general office tasks, such as data entry, proofreading, and formatting documents.

•        Managing incoming and outgoing mail; both hard copy and electronically.

•        Anticipating the needs of others to ensure a supportive and positive experience.

•        Supporting team to achieve the Association’s strategic priorities.

•        Periodically answer the main phone line, screen, direct phone calls, take and forward messages and follow up on voicemail messages.

•        Occasionally greet visitors at the front desk by welcoming and directing appropriately.

•        Assist in ensuring the reception area is well kept and presentable.

•        Performing miscellaneous job-related duties/projects, as required, by the team.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment start date is May 26, 2025.

Full-time (35 hrs/week), until late August. Temporary contract.

Work will be in-person, at the ASCHA office.

ASCHA is committed to providing the summer employee with educational and professional experience, significant responsibility that expands with experience and a congenial team atmosphere.

Applications submitted without a COVER LETTER will not be reviewed. 

Only those short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: April 27, 2025