ASEQ-EHAQ

L'Association pour la santé environnementale du Québec / Environmental Health Association of Québec

Project Administrative Assistant

Job announcement and description

The Environmental Health Association of Quebec (ASEQ-EHAQ) is a non-profit, charitable organisation that aims to improve the well-being of individuals experiencing Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). We create projects that promote social inclusion, provide ecological solutions for everyday living and promote healthy solutions for all applications. We currently have close to 2000 members from across Canada who benefit from and participate in our numerous projects and support and training services.

If you are passionate about the environment, health and justice and want to be part of making change through education and creating awareness and outreach, that will touch millions of lives in Canada, we have a job for you! We are inviting you to join our small but mighty team that works towards these goals.

Administrative Assistant

ASEQ-EHAQ is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to support the work of the Project Manager, Project Coordinator and other staff, and to carry out duties such as social media and community outreach, that would lead to the protection of health and the environment through outreach, education and awareness.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist the Project Manager and Project Coordinator (Researcher) in the delivery of the project to ensure deadlines are met and work is completed
  • Schedule, and attend meetings for project committees, presentations, and special events
  • Provide administrative support in recruitment, including preparation and distribution of job and volunteer postings
  • Manage, document, and return call and email requests for support, and direct participants to appropriate resources
  • Assist in the production of content for website and social media to advertise and support the program
  • Support project team in the creation of easily understandable resources.
  • Carry out action plans as dictated by the Project Manager
  • Assist in special projects as needed
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English

Qualifications

  • 2 years Administrative Assistant experience
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • High attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English
  • Experience writing and editing website content and social media content (asset)
  • Experience working with people with disabilities (asset)
  • Knowledge of the disability of multiple chemical sensitivity (asset)

Employment Conditions

$25/hour, 35 hours a week contract till end of project (2-years). Remote work.

If you meet the requirements to fulfil this position, we encourage you to send your resume and cover letter to ASEQ-EHAQ at office@aseq-ehaq.ca