At House of Friendship, we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values of Compassion, Inclusion, Justice, Dignity and Hope. And we have fun!
Sounds pretty great, doesn’t it? It is!
We are seeking a highly organized and personable Administrative Assistant to join our team in Addiction Services. Working primarily from our Cambridge Live In Treatment facility, the administrative assistant plays an integral role in creating a welcoming environment for participants and visitors while providing comprehensive administrative support to our Addiction Services programs. The successful candidate will have strong organizational abilities, effective time management skills, and proficiency with computer applications.
This is a permanent, salaried, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position with paid sick time, personal days, vacation time; group health benefits and defined contribution pension plan. Schedule is generally weekdays, with some flexibility to meet program needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide front-line in person reception to program participants, visitors as well as via email and phone
Perform clerical support to program staff
Provide administrative support to program leadership
Complete data entry and updates using both online and internal systems
Maintain confidentiality in compliance with Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
Complete documentation and data entry in accordance with agency and legislative requirements
Maintain program registration and waitlists using internal and partner systems, including receipt of assessments
Make calls to program participants regarding program services and as needed
Organize and maintain electronic and paper files, in accordance with agency or program policies and professional standards
Liaise with pharmacies and doctors to support medication ordering and deliveries
Assist with creation and distribution of program promotional materials and contact lists
Maintain petty cash
Record invoices and interoffice mail to/from the administrative office on a timely basis
Monitor office supplies and program materials, contribute to their organization, place orders and pick up as requested
Update program documents and maintain adequate supply
Ensure office equipment is serviced as needed and respond to unexpected maintenance issues
Assist with other program service activities and special events, including planning, preparation and clean up
Participate in supervision and team, department or agency meetings and services as appropriate
Commitment to ongoing professional development and training
Participate in training and work with students, volunteers and new employees as required
Job Specific Knowledge/Skills:
Sensitivity to and knowledge of issues relating to and impacting on all genders and all marginalized populations
Strong understanding of interpersonal skills and the ability to engage in conversations to support individuals who use substances
Demonstrated capacity for accurate and efficient documentation and computer data entry
Demonstrated ability to calmly problem-solve in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment;
Knowledge of community resources and local addiction treatment services
Demonstrated capacity for accurate and efficient documentation and computer data entry
Demonstrated ability to calmly problem-solve in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment;
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
Ability to accept and apply feedback and take initiative
Commitment to work with and support training of students, volunteers and new employees as required
Education/Experience:
Minimum Grade 12 education required
Post-secondary certificate or diploma in office administration preferred
1-year previous experience in office administration
Advanced experience with MS Office products
Knowledge of addiction issues and related community resources
Experience working within a non-profit and/or social services environment preferred
Critical Skills:
Commitment to understand and uphold the mission and values of House of Friendship is expected
Exemplary emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict management and problem solving skills required
Ability to work professionally as a team member with staff, participants and community members
Experience or strong interest in working with diverse populations including people from various cultural backgrounds, income levels, and sensitivity to their needs
Experience with and commitment to using an anti-racism, anti-oppressive and trauma informed approach to consultation, program design, evaluations of processes and service delivery
Must be dependable, professional, flexible, a team player, and have a positive attitude
Respectful, supportive and engaging approach to persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, addictions, mental illness and other life challenges
Excellent project, timeline and deadline management skills including skills in logistics, planning and detailed record keeping
Compensation:
At House of Friendship, we know that our team members are the key to the success of our organization and our ability to provide essential services to the community. In support of our mission and in alignment with our values, House of Friendship is committed to ensuring fair, market competitive, and rewarding compensation practices for all of our team members. We aspire to support our team members to create a great work environment where our team is able to thrive, succeed, and have a positive work experience.
House of Friendship compensation practices including our pay grid, have been developed using documented leading pay practices in the not-for-profit sector including Pathways to Decent Work(Ontario Nonprofit Network) and Ontario Living Wage Network. We value the experience that new team members bring to the organization and have a process in place to review previous related experience for placement on our pay grid.
We value the work that you do with fair pay and benefits:
Time off includes three (3) weeks of vacation, 5* personal days (3 for the remainder of 2026) and accrual of sick hour credits (approximately 12 days per year)
Full-time benefit plan including Extended Health Care, Dental, Group Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Account and Employee & Family Assistance Program (all benefit premiums paid by House of Friendship, except for LTD)
We believe strongly in supporting the mental health of our team members, including providing access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, $2,000 for counselling services and our workplace Wellness and Psychological Health and Safety programs
We help you save for the future by providing a retirement plan that includes a matched Group Pension Plan as well as a Group RRSP and a Group Tax Free Savings Account
Rate of Pay:
At House of Friendship all compensation ranges are categorized under a series of “grades” and we base our payment structure on internal equity. When determining rate of pay, a candidate’s past related experience will be taken into consideration.
Grade: 3
Min: $22.08
Mid: $22.52
Max: $23.98
Working Conditions:
37.5 hours per week; generally, weekdays, with flexibility to meet program needs
Required to assess situations and make decisions under pressure with minimal supervision or while working alone
Encountering participants at program sites who may be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, and/or experiencing symptoms of mental illness can be expected.
Travel within Waterloo Region may be required for some programs
This role is being posted to fill a current vacancy.
House of Friendship is open and inviting to qualified candidates with lived experience.
House of Friendship supports justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We strive to be a workplace free of harassment and discrimination and we are committed to removing barriers and being an inclusive, work environment. House of Friendship is a place where each person can bring their true selves and feel that they belong. We aspire to be an organization that is anti-racist and anti-oppressive so that our team, and therefore our community, can truly belong and thrive.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to accessing employment including, but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
If you require accommodations to be able to participate fully at any stage in the recruitment process, including applying for this position, please let us know so that we can discuss accommodation options. Accommodations will be provided upon request.
If you are as passionate as we are about serving the community, let’s talk.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter here:
By end of day September 3, 2026.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not being used in the screening of applications.
