About Willowbridge
Willowbridge Community Services is a not-for-profit organization offering developmental services and counselling across Hamilton, Brantford, Niagara, and Haldimand Norfolk. We believe that everyone deserves relationships, community, and celebration.
Why Work for Willowbridge?
• Become part of an innovative 4-day workweek (4DWW) and work 32 work hours a week with no salary reductions.
• Generous vacation package starting at 4.5 weeks = 18 paid days (pro-rated for 4DWW), all statutory holidays, and additional paid days for a week-long holiday office closure.
• Full Benefits package and an RRSP plan with employer matching up to 5%.
• 1.4 cumulative sick-days (pro-rated for 4DWW) accrued per month that build into a sick-day accrual bank.
• Flexible working hours that meet your needs.
• Hybrid work arrangements that include both remote and in-person service provisions.
• Funded professional development, training, and certification opportunities as available.
• A management team that advocates for the wellbeing of staff, clients, and the community.
• Opportunity to be a change-maker in a positive, collaborative workplace that values leadership, innovation, and creativity.
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About the Opportunity
Willowbridge Community Services is seeking a Project Administrator to provide administrative and coordination support to the Director of Projects and emergent project teams. This two-year contract role is key to keeping high-impact, community-focused initiatives running smoothly—supporting scheduling, documentation, internal communications, and general project administration.
This role will contribute to a variety of initiatives, including a new, province-wide gender-based violence prevention project and the development of a multi-partner community hub. Tasks will include calendar coordination, document and file management, tracking deliverables, maintaining project workplans, and preparing agendas and materials for meetings. The Project Administrator will collaborate with internal staff and external partners to help ensure deadlines are met and systems stay organized.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex projects, excels at multitasking, and thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments. The role offers the chance to support work that advances inclusion, equity, and meaningful change at both local and provincial levels.
How You’ll Contribute
• Project administration and coordination Help keep our projects on track by updating workplans, monitoring deliverables, tracking timelines, and keeping internal systems organized and up to date.
• Scheduling and calendar support Coordinate calendars, plan meetings, and manage scheduling for the Director of Projects and the broader project team—including consultants, partners, and cross-agency working groups.
• Document formatting and file management Format reports, presentations, and internal documents for clarity and consistency. Maintain filing systems and shared drives so everything is tidy, current, and easy to find.
• Workflow and team support Support day-to-day communications, follow up on action items, and help project activities move forward smoothly and efficiently.
• Consultant and partner coordination Assist with scheduling, document prep, and communications for external consultants, vendors, and partner organizations across both projects.
• Proofreading and editing Review drafts for grammar, clarity, and style—supporting high-quality communications, reports, and other project materials.
• General admin support for special projects Pitch in with tasks like invoice tracking, meeting logistics, material prep, and support to evaluation, research, and communications teams when needed.
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Bringing Change to Life Willowbridge.ca
What We’re Looking For:
• Post-secondary education in office administration, project coordination, or a related field
• Minimum five years of administrative experience in a fast-paced, project-based environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track timelines and support multiple team members
• Experience coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based file systems (e.g., OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Drive)
• Strong written communication skills, including proofreading and editing for clarity and tone
• Experience managing calendars, booking meetings, and coordinating logistics for internal and external groups
• Familiarity with basic financial tracking, invoicing, and organizing payment documentation
• Experience working in not-for-profit or public sector environments is an asset
• Ability to communicate respectfully with people from diverse and equity-seeking communities, including individuals with IDD
• Comfortable working independently, taking initiative, and contributing to a collaborative project environment
If you care about equity, thrive in fast-paced environments, and take pride in keeping people and projects organized, this is your chance to be part of a team working to create safer, more inclusive communities. We’d love to hear from you.
Willowbridge is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and inclusiveness across the organization and particularly encourages people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual/gender identities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and beliefs to apply. Accommodation in the recruitment process will be provided upon request.
Please forward your cover letter & resume in one document with your name in the title to by 4:30p.m. on or before, May 7, 2025.
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