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Administrative Assistant to the Director, Experimental Learning and Entrepreneurship - Appendix D/Temporary Assignment

Ottawa, ONFull-timeCA$32.1 - CA$37.04 / hour

Contract

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Department:

Experiential Learning and Entrepreneurship

Position Type:

Full-Time Support

Salary Range:

$32.10-$37.04-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36.25

Anticipated Start Date:

May 18, 2026

Length of Contract:

4 Months

Posting Information

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

Posting Closing Date:

May 15, 2026

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment:

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director, Experiential Learning and Entrepreneurship, the incumbent is accountable for contributing to the effectiveness of the Experiential Learning and Entrepreneurship office and for providing support to the Director and the department (hereinafter referred to as ELE). The Administrative Assistant provides a range of administrative, clerical, communication, and secretarial support, ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the ELE office.

The incumbent proactively administers the office work cycles and anticipates the needs of the Director, is the first point of contact in the department for the Director, and provides administrative and communications support for the ELE department. The Administrative Assistant has familiarity with the ELE office and is able to dialogue effectively with a wide variety of clients and employees, as well as with representatives from the College, other postsecondary institutions, industry, and government.

The incumbent prepares and coordinates the submission of various reports and transmittals, including those for the Algonquin College Leadership Team, Deans and Directors Council, and Cross-College Committees. The Administrative Assistant coordinates timelines, tasks and requirements related to projects and reporting. They are responsible for supporting the Director’s schedule and planning for College documents and activities.

The Administrative Assistant is conscientious, professional, and respects confidentiality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administering and coordinating the activities of the ELE office by:

Providing first point of contact support for the Director regarding issues and inquiries; responding to queries and requests accurately and punctually in person, via telephone, collaboration software, and email; redirecting to the appropriate staff, as needed
Daily updating and maintaining the Director’s calendar
Monitoring emails related to leadership team and executive team deliverables to identify action, including but not limited to, placing in calendar
Supporting the recruitment process for the Director’s office and ELE office through position requisition preparation, scheduling of candidate interviews, preparing and organizing documentation for hiring, booking logistical requirements
Creating and maintaining confidential human resources files, as required
Participating in and supporting, as required, Di