Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

placeGuelph calendar_month 
Adecco is currently hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant for a well‑established international Christian ministry organization with over 75 years of global outreach experience across nearly 200 nations. In this role you will provide essential administrative and organizational support to senior leadership and the broader team, ensuring the efficient day‑to‑day operation of the office.

This role is ideal for an individual with a strong sense of service, exceptional organizational skills, and a personal commitment to the Christian faith.

  • Pay Rate: $25.00/hour
  • Location: Guelph, ON
  • Shift: 8:00am – 5:00pm | Monday to Friday
  • Job type: Temporary | Full-time
  • Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Here's why you should apply:

  • Paid weekly accurate and on time
  • Strong health and safety programs
  • Medical and dental benefits once qualified
  • Free training programs
  • New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative support to the President and Vice‑President
  • Create and maintain action lists from meetings for management and staff follow‑up
  • Coordinate travel arrangements, meetings, and scheduling for leadership
  • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date databases and records
  • Answer general phone inquiries in a professional and courteous manner and direct calls appropriately
  • Greet visitors in a welcoming and professional manner
  • Prepare reports, correspondence, memos, and documents using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
  • Sort, distribute, and manage incoming mail, emails, faxes, and deliveries
  • Prepare and send outgoing mail, courier packages, and parcels
  • Order and monitor office supplies to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained
  • Provide administrative support to other team members as needed

Qualifications and Skills:

  • High School Diploma required
  • Post‑secondary education in administration, computers, or office administration is an asset
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to listen, comprehend directions, and follow through effectively
  • Ability to anticipate and respond to leadership and ministry needs
  • Strong recall and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to compose correspondence from direction
  • Ability to research, compile, and format information as requested
  • Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic office environment
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database systems
  • Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines
  • Capable of moving multiple tasks forward efficiently
  • French language skills are considered an asset
  • Have a pleasant, professional demeanor
  • Enjoy working in a Christian ministry environment
  • Be personally committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ
  • Be willing to comply with organizational policies
  • Be willing to complete a background check
  • Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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