Administrative Assistant:  Full Time Temporary Summer Student Position (35 hours/week) 

The Fort Saskatchewan Nourishment Centre is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student for a summer Administrative Assistant position. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a community-based, non-profit environment while supporting initiatives that help address food insecurity and strengthen community supports 

Working under the supervision of the Executive Director, the successful candidate will assist with documenting procedures, organizing information, and supporting ongoing work related to the Food Banks Canada Standards of Excellence Accreditation. This is a project-based role designed to build practical administrative, organizational, and communication skills. 

This position is partially funded by Canada Summer Jobs Grant 

To be eligible for this position the applicant must:  

• be a student 

• be between 18 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: $19.00  

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Maintain polite and professional communication through all communication channels 

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

• Collaborate with staff and volunteers   

• Periodically answer the main phone line and assist clients 

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

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

• Support the creation of basic tracking tools and organizational resources  

• Perform data entry and assist with maintaining accurate records  

• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving processes  

• Provide general support to daily operations when needed (e.g., sorting donations, assisting with food programs)  

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

Skills/Qualifications 

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

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Strong organizational and time management skills  

• Proficient using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills  

• Attention to detail and willingness to learn  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team  

• Previous administrative or volunteer experience is an asset but not required  

 Additional Requirements 

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license is an asset  

• Standard First Aid, CPR and AED is an asset  

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) 

• Willing to sign a Code of Conduct and Oath of Confidentiality Agreement  

How To Apply: 

Please submit your cover letter and resume as an attachment by email only to . Please put Administrative Assistant:  Full Time Temporary Summer Student Position (35 hours/week) in the subject line.   

Closing date for acceptance of applications is end of day April 30th, 2026 

To be considered for this position, you must be available for a face-to-face interview and be able to supply both personal and employment references at the time of the interview. 

*We thank everyone for your expression of interest; however, we will only contact those qualified for the next step in our process.  *Note that the successful candidate will be subject to the successful completion of a criminal background and reference check.   

The Fort Saskatchewan Food Gatherers Society provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, colour, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, nationality or national origin, ethnic origin, first language, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, family status, political belief, source of income or social condition.  We provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation.