The Community Foundation of Ottawa is one of Ottawa’s most highly regarded philanthropic organizations, working with donors and distributing grants in support of a wide range of causes including social services, the arts, education, health and the environment. Qualified applicants are invited to join the team of this dynamic, entrepreneurial organization by considering the following opportunity:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

This is a full time position reporting directly to the President & CEO. The primary responsibility is to support the CEO and, secondarily, to provide office management and administrative support to the Foundation.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Manage the CEO’s office and schedule
    Provide administrative support to the Board of Governors and its committees
    Provide reception and mail services for the Foundation
    Provide general office management services

 SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

    Effective communication skills, written and oral
    Strong organizational and time management skills
    Strong computer skills and extensive knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
    An interest in community services and the ability to work as part of a professional team
    Bilingualism in English and French is an asset as is experience within the voluntary sector

The Community Foundation of Ottawa welcomes the talent of people from diverse backgrounds to provide the expertise, dedication, accountability and imagination to realize the dreams of donors and the community at large.

Please apply in writing (preferably by email) by February 17, 2014 to:                                     



Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Community Foundation of Ottawa 75 Albert Street, Suite 301 Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7 Fax: (613) 236-1621 Email: info@cfo-fco.ca