Current Vacancies

Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper (posted July 24, 2026; deadline August 2, 2026)

Job Description

The Labrador West Status of Women Council (LWSWC) is a not-for-profit organization committed to educating, empowering, and advocating for women and non-binary people. We provide a safe, inclusive space where individuals can access support, services, and build community connections.

The Administrative Assistant is a part-time position responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Women’s Centre. This role ensures smooth office function, supports organizational communication, and contributes to program facilitation and community engagement. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and ready to support a collaborative and values-driven workplace.

Key Responsibilities

As Administrative Assistant, the successful candidate will:

• Assist the Executive Director and Board of Directors with administrative and organizational tasks

• Support the coordination and hosting of public events, meetings, and educational sessions related to the Centre’s mission

• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming office and community space

• Answer phones, manage emails, file documents, and complete general office tasks including photocopying and supply tracking

• Manage the organization’s Facebook and website (Squarespace)

• Assist with content creation for social media, including proofreading, applying LWSWC branding, and using platforms like Canva

• Participate in training and professional development opportunities related to software, technology, and administration

• Support the Executive Director in organizing and delivering programming at the Women’s Centre

• Collect and document data on outreach activities to support evaluation and reporting efforts

• Work with QuickBooks Online Accounting Software

• Maintain an accurate record of all financial transactions

• Update and maintain the general ledger

• Record debits and credits accurately

• Reconcile entries into the accounting system

• Perform account reconciliations to ensure transaction accuracy

• Support financial reporting and administrative communication as needed

• Complete all CRA filings as needed (payroll, HST/GST,Corporate Tax, etc.)

• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have:

Required:

• Strong organizational and administrative skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

• Reliability, punctuality, and a proactive approach to teamwork

• Basic computer literacy, including email, file management, and office software

• Experience with Google Workspace

• Comfort with multitasking in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment

• Basic accounting knowledge and data entry accuracy

• Understanding of accounting principles and best practices

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online

• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent organizational and professional communication skills

• At least one year of relevant experience

• Relevant educational training (certificate, diploma, or equivalent experience)

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Preferred:

1. Previous experience in a non-profit, community-based, or trauma-informed setting

2. Familiarity with issues facing women and gender-diverse people in Labrador

3. Understanding of confidentiality and sensitivity in community care contexts

4. Willingness to learn and adapt to new administrative tools and technologies

5. Experience with Canva, Adobe Acrobat, and Squarespace

6. Familiarity with financial procedures specific to publicly funded organizations

Other Details:

• Rate of pay $22.50/hour at 25 hours/week

• 10 days paid vacation, 12 paid wellness days, and 13 other paid holidays per year

• Remote options not available - must be in Labrador West region
  

Interested? Apply by completing the contact form below.