About the Role
The Administrative Assistant will provide a range of services for the coordination and operation of the administrative, financial, and bookkeeping functions of The Path Home – Pine Villa program. This role involves general clerical duties, managing program petty cash and client trust funds, and processing payroll, ensuring adherence to LOFT Community Services policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact by answering phones, directing calls, and greeting visitors.
- Provide general administrative support, including preparing documents, managing correspondence, scheduling, and maintaining organized filing systems.
- Handle incoming mail and ensure office supplies and equipment are well maintained.
- Support basic bookkeeping tasks such as petty cash handling, invoice processing, and banking coordination.
- Maintain accurate financial and program records in a timely manner.
- Assist clients with day-to-day inquiries, provide general support, and help coordinate activities.
- Respond to urgent situations, follow safety procedures, and support emergency protocols.
- Perform additional administrative and financial duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Completion of a degree/diploma certificate or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience in senior administrative support, including bookkeeping, payroll, and office procedures.
- Knowledge of work of a social services organization.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with sound judgment.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Compassionate approach when working with seniors and individuals with complex needs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office365 (Word, Excel) and general office technology, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Solid financial and accounting skills.
- Effective team player with strong interpersonal abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
- Availability Tuesday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required.
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll
- Office procedures
- Microsoft Office365 (Word, Excel)
- General office technology
- Financial skills
- Accounting skills
- Interpersonal abilities
- Organizational skills
Location
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior administrative support experience
Education Level
- Degree/diploma certificate or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $52,022 - $61,821 Annually Prorated
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Defined Benefits Pensions Plan
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- E-learning program
- Starting vacation time above minimum standard
- Additional paid personal and paid sick days
- Professional development budget
- Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
- Access to Perkopolis
- Access to unlimited DEI trainings
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Maternity-leave and Parental leave top up program
About the Company
- LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complex issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness.
- Serving 19,534 annually and providing 1,839 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind.
- LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.
- The Path Home – Pine Villa is a short- term transitional housing program for hospital patients who no longer require acute care but still require care and support in preparation for a long-term living arrangement.
- Pine Villa specializes in supporting older adults (55+) with complex physical health challenges, mental health challenges, addiction or cognitive impairment.
- The Path Home – PIne Villa, provides client centered and goal-oriented support services that enable clients to continue their recovery in the community as they wait for permanent housing.
Equal Opportunity
- LOFT Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve.
- LOFT is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
- Requested accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process by contacting hrteam@loftcs.org or (416) 979-1994.
