Breton Ability Centre

Full-Time Temporary Seasonal

Weekdays

Description

Breton Ability has been successful in obtaining one (1) Federal Summer Student Grant position through Service Canada.  Breton Ability would like to invite applications from candidates interested in the following position:

Administrative Support

Applicants must be available to begin work commencing June 19, 2026, for eight (8) – ten (10) consecutive weeks and work 35 hours per week. Wage: Minimum Wage Rate - $16.75/HR

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a motivated Summer Student to join our team as an Administrative Support Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop skills, while contributing to the efficiency of our operations. A significant portion of this role will involve revising and improving the organizational record-keeping system within the Human Resources and Finance departments.

Key Responsibilities

·  Reception & Communication Support: Answer phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries, and direct them to appropriate staff. Greeting visitors and providing basic information.

·       Organization & Recordkeeping: Assist with record audits and file organization initiatives for medical records, Human Resources and Finance departments.

·        Administrative Support: Provide general administrative assistance, including data entry and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

·    Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). Strong knowledge of software such as Gmail and other communication platforms.

·        Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

·        Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

·        Problem-Solving: Capable of diagnosing and resolving basic technical issues.

·     Eligibility: Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment and meet other Canada Summer Jobs eligibility criteria.

Preferred Qualifications

·        Experience: Previous experience using different operating systems (MacOS, MS Windows) and/or technical support is an asset.

·        Education: Enrollment in a post-secondary program related to Business Administration, or Education.

Applicants must meet the following Federal Summer Grant criteria listed below:

·       Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period (The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period, as long as the youth was 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period):

·       Have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and will be attending post-secondary school on a part-time or full-time basis in the next academic year.

·       Are Canadian citizens or permanent residents or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment period.

·       Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

* Please Note: International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa, or work visa are ineligible. The objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labor market and the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labor market.

Location Information

Community

Sydney

County

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Province

Nova Scotia

Country

Canada

Opportunity Information

Employer

Breton Ability Centre

NOC Code

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Experience Required

An Asset

Available Openings

1

Pay Type

Hourly

Pay Period

Bi-Weekly

Remuneration Per Pay Period

Estimated Weekly Hours

35.00

Start Date

June 19th 2026

End Date

—

Language

English

Posted on

June 3rd 2026

Expires

June 9th 2026