Compass Early Learning and Care
Location
Lindsay, Ontario
Salary
CA$22 - CA$22 / HOUR
The Summer Administrative Assistant will support the administrative, home child care, and school-age teams with various projects and paperwork. Responsibilities include managing software systems, maintaining the website, and creating marketing materials using Canva.
Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age and hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency to meet Canada Summer Jobs funding requirements. Candidates should have 1-2 years of administrative experience and be pursuing or hold a post-secondary degree.
Job Type: Canada Summer Jobs Summer Contract
Location: Lindsay, Ontario
35 hours per week. Monday to Friday
Anticipated Start Date: July 6, 2026
Anticipated: August 28, 2026
Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit childcare organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home Child Care providers, we offer 44 high-quality licensed childcare centers and over 80 licensed homes serving over 4,000 families.
Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and childcare for over forty years. We believe in creating nurturing environments, celebrating children's curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration and inclusivity, where every team member can thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.
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At Compass ELC, you will work as a Summer Administrative Assistant alongside some of the most passionate, caring, and dedicated people. You will engage, connect, and work alongside our dynamic Admin Team. You will model and grow a perspective of equity and strive for a deeper understanding of cultural awareness. Hours will be based on the program's needs and funding. This contract position is 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Key Responsibilities: Working as part of a team with coworkers, Families, and Community Partners. Supporting projects within the administrative office, home child care, and school-age teams. Supporting our software systems. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Office, PowerPoint, and Excel. Ensuring that equity and equality are upheld. Supporting with scanning, uploading, and editing staff files. Supporting with administrative paperwork. Familiar with and able to create marketing materials with Canva. Website support and maintenance. Skills and Qualifications: 1-2 years of administrative experience. Knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Post-Secondary Degree in relevant field, or working towards a Post-Secondary Degree in relevant field. Updated Criminal Reference Check or Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 6 months. Has the required documentation and paperwork required by the Ministry of Education and Compass ELC Policies. Proficient in computer software and technology
As a Canada Summer Jobs Funded role, applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for employment: is between 18 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment; is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27*; and is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations. *International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our Bamboo Careers Page. Inclusivity and Accessibility:
To address issues of systemic inequity within our communities, we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as women and/or gender diverse, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply.
We are committed to reducing barriers to employment, providing accommodations upon request and ensuring an accessible interview process. We encourage you to bring your true or whole self and way of being to the interview process. For assistance, please get in touch with our Human Relations – Recruitment and Hiring Coordinators at mmatson@compasselc.com.
Is this a new role? Yes Is AI used in the Hiring Process? No
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