Summer Student Administrative Assistant

Why join CMHA Kenora?

We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)


• Comprehensive Health Benefits
  
  
  
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  
  
  
  


• Paid Vacation Days


• Learning & professional development opportunities

Deadline to apply: April 27th, 2026

Summer Student Administrative Assistant

Administration

Employer: CMHA Kenora Branch

Job Title: Summer Student Administrative Assistant  

Work Location: Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Clinic  

Employment Status: Summer Contract  

For more information, please visit www.cmhak.on.ca

Overview:

Under the direct supervision of the Finance & Administration Manager, the Summer Student Administrative Assistant will support the Administration Team at the Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch by providing a wide range of administrative and clerical services.

Qualifications:

• Experience in the field of administrative, human services and office management


• Excellent time management skills


• Strong communication and organizational skills, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office, Outlook calendar


• Demonstrated discretion and trustworthiness due to frequent contact with confidential material


• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, human relations and ethics


• Demonstrated professionalism in the performance of duties


• Knowledge of mental health/illness and mental health difficulties


• Working knowledge of community resources and agencies


• Cultural Competence for diverse populations


• Valid Driver’s License


• Criminal Records Check for vulnerable populations


• Certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain same

Duties:

• Adherence to all policies of the CMHA Kenora Branch including assurance of confidentiality of all clients, personnel and organizational records and information


• Provide a wide range of administrative and clerical functions and services for staff


• Provide administrative coverage during staff absences as required.


• Participate on specific Committees or task or work groups as assigned by the Supervisor


• Maintains an organized filing system, corporation documents, creating and deleting files as required, and retrieving information when requested


• Act as a liaison between the Senior Management Team and other staff to ensure appropriate coordination and follow-up on day-to-day issues


• Monitor and maintain appearance of common areas


• Assist with preparation for meetings, catering, and special events


• Scheduling of meetings upon request


• Participation in ongoing training and education and application of new skills to practice


• Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited to Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans


• Ensure client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staff members


• Support an environment which avoids, prevents, and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of mental health services


• Complete project assignments as directed by supervisor


• Responsible for self-care


• Other duties as directed

How to Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: [email protected] 

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.