About Us:
We are the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario Durham Teachers’ Local. We are a union office that supports elementary teachers in the Durham region.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all persons, including but not limited to persons with disabilities, racialized or Indigenous persons, or persons of any gender identity or sexual orientation. We provide accommodations at all stages of employment.
We are committed to ongoing learning and development of employees and will gladly provide on-the-job training and mentorship. Please do not let any qualification or duty discourage you from applying.
Job Description:
This position provides general administrative support to office staff. The successful candidate will answer phone calls and emails, scheduling meetings and events, maintaining member records, data entry, and a variety of day-to-day office responsibilities.
We are looking for someone who can think ahead, stay organized, and has excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will be comfortable balancing multiple responsibilities, take initiative, prioritizing tasks, and helping ensure the office operates efficiently.
Duties:
- Manage calendars and schedules for meeting rooms and events
- Answer and direct phone calls, respond to email inquiries
- Prepare and distribute meeting materials
- Provide friendly and professional front desk support to members and visitors
- Maintain digital and physical filing systems
- Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Purchasing office and workshop supplies as required
- Maintain the smooth operation of the office environment
Skills:
- Proficiency with Google Suite
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Relevant experience/training in an administrative assistant role or similar
Job Type:
- Full-time, 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday. Please note: our office follows the elementary school year calendar. We are closed in July and August. This is a 10 month/per year position.
Starting Wages:
Benefits:
- health and dental benefits
- Paid time off
- RRSP contribution
Work Location: in person
Start Date: August 31, 2026
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
