Join the Northwood team!

Since 1962, Northwood has led the way as Nova Scotia's most dynamic continuing care organization committed to innovation and change. Northwood is the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada and is recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice, but we like to call it the power of love! When life changes, and society changes, Northwood leads the way, incorporating revolutionary designed, responsive care. From new ideas to new technologies, we are empowered to do this, because our focus is on people!

Northwood is currently accepting applications for a part time - Administrative Assistant, areer College.

Reports to the Student Programs Specialist/Program Manager - Career College

Qualifications:

• Community College Diploma; a one year administrative or business course
• Two years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in keyboarding (50 words per minute) required
• Knowledge of office equipment (e.g. photocopier, fax machine) required
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis according to Northwood's corporate standard
• Experience working in a similar environment is considered an asset

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative support to Program Manager, Northwood Career College (NCC), Corporate Director, People Services, Manager, Recruitment and Manager, People Services
• Assists with onboarding of new hires
• Provides support to Program Manager related to Northwood Career College.
• Reviews current conditional hires list
• Works with new hires to start the registration for the Recognizing Prior Learning Process (RPL) Phase I and Phase II
• Works with the CCA Program for application submission
• Manages/tracks conditional student list and updates student files in both electronic / hard copy file formats
• Assist Program Manager with the SDL guides for student RPL process
• Provides administrative support for the full CCA Program as required
• Reviews current conditional hires list
• Works with new hires to start their RPL registration process
• Works with the CCA Program for application submission
• Manages/tracks student list and student documents
• Assist Program Manager with the SDL guides for student RPL process
• Participates in weekly status update meetings
• Onboarding process of employees and students as needed.
• Performs other duties as required

Hours of Work: 40 hours bi-weekly

Effective: ASAP

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.northwood.care.

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.