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Job Description / Duties

Administrative Assistant (Summer Job) Vancouver, BC

Temporary starting immediately for 8 weeks

The Mood Disorders Association of BC (MDABC) is a non-profit organization that provides treatment, support, education and hope of recovery for people living with a mood disorder. We serve to build awareness and understanding in communities throughout the province, reaching out to as many people as possible. Our clinic offers psychiatric, counselling, rTMS treatment, support groups, food as medicine, art programs and other services. MDABC is a branch of Lookout Housing and Health Society. For more information about MDABC please refer to our website: www.mdabc.net and Lookout www.lookoutsociety.ca

Hours, Days of Work and Salary: Will work Monday to Friday. Shift start times will be from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shifts are 8 hours in length with 1 hour break, for a total of 35 hours per week. Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice. The position is temporary and for 8 weeks. The salary is $18.25 per hour. Positions are funded in part through the Government of Canada - Summer Jobs.

Job Duties:

This position will work with our administrative team to check and validate all information in MDABC’s lists and resources, contacts and referrals. Find new resources and contacts and obtain all pertinent information. Working with our site Manager to identify outdated paper and electronic files for archiving. Also to work with our Manager to conduct primary research of selected MDABC client groups to assess satisfaction and benefits for our programs.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a Social Work, Mental Health or Criminal Justice program is preferred
• Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
• Must have two doses of COVID 19 Vaccine
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
• Must pass a satisfactory vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check
• Priority given to students who identify as Aboriginal, or are a visible minority
• Must be within the ages of 18-30 to qualify

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage high workload with multiple priorities.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a busy wellness office.

Additional Information

Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.

Salary: $18.25 per hour

Contact Information

TO APPLY: Submit cover letter and resume, and quote Administrative Assistant – Canada Summer Jobs in the subject line to: Nicole.j@lookoutsociety.ca

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until May 09, 2023 at 5:00pm

“All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.” Internal applicants must notify manager of intent to apply. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.
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Employer Profile

The Mood Disorders Association of BC (MDABC) is a non-profit organization that provides treatment, support, education and hope of recovery for people living with a mood disorder. We serve to build awareness and understanding in communities throughout the province, reaching out to as many people as possible. Our clinic offers psychiatric, counselling, rTMS treatment, support groups, food as medicine, art programs and other services. MDABC is a branch of Lookout Housing and Health Society. For more information about MDABC please refer to our website: www.mdabc.net and Lookout www.lookoutsociety.ca