Why This Role Matters

This is an opportunity to do meaningful work and make a practical difference in people’s lives. The successful contractor will work closely with JBVC’s Founder and President, staff, volunteers, program participants, families, and community partners. The role supports our programs, events, communications, fundraising activities, and daily operations. 

Position Summary

JBVC is looking for an organized, responsible, caring, and flexible person to serve as our part-time Assistant and Program Coordinator. The successful contractor will provide direct administrative support to the Founder and President, coordinate programs and events, prepare documents and visual materials, and help with communication and follow-up tasks.

Contract Details

Contract type: Independent service contractor

Contract term: One year, with the possibility of extension

Start date: As soon as possible, by mutual agreement

Estimated hours: Approximately 15 hours per week, with the possibility of increasing to 25 hours. Hours may vary from week to week depending on programs, events, deadlines, and organizational needs.

Rate: $20 per hour

Payment: Monthly, after JBVC receives an invoice

Work arrangement: Hybrid, including remote and in-person work across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and York Region

Working relationship: Works closely with the Founder and President and other members of Senior Management Initial review: The first two months will be a mutual service review period

Initial review: The first two months will be a mutual service review period

Schedule: Some evening Zoom meetings and Saturday activities are required

Training: Orientation and ongoing training will be provided to help the successful contractor understand JBVC’s mission, programs, procedures, and working environment.

This is a service contract and not an employee position. The successful contractor will submit a monthly invoice and will be responsible for their own tax and other required remittances.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Founder and President.
• Complete forms, applications, letters, and other documents accurately and on time.
• Prepare meeting agendas, action lists, notes, and clear meeting minutes.
• Create PowerPoint presentations, posters, flyers, and other simple communication materials.
• Manage email and phone follow-up, action items, deadlines, appointments, and calendars.
• Support program planning, scheduling, registration, volunteer coordination, and special projects.
• Help organize community programs, fundraising events, outreach activities, and event logistics.
• Organize shared files, records, contact information, and administrative documents.
• Attend monthly in-person meetings, usually on the last Saturday, and evening Zoom meetings when required.
• Travel within the GTA and York Region and transport program or event materials when needed.
• Work respectfully with people who are blind or visually impaired and complete other related duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Fluent in spoken Cantonese and English, with clear written English skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, as well as email, Zoom, online forms, shared calendars, and cloud storage.
• Able to prepare professional documents, presentations, posters, meeting agendas, and minutes.
• Strong communication, organization, time-management, and follow-up skills.
• Reliable, responsible, detail-oriented, and able to protect confidential information.
• Able to work independently, manage several changing priorities, respond to occasional urgent needs, and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Proactive, patient, respectful, willing to learn, and comfortable working in a flexible community setting.
• Flexible and willing to work some evenings and Saturdays.
• Must have a valid Ontario driver’s licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and the ability to travel within the GTA and York Region.
• Must respect and support JBVC’s Christian mission, values, and working environment.

Preferred Assets

• Experience working with a charity, church, community group, or non-profit organization. 
• Experience supporting programs, events, senior leaders, or volunteer teams.
• Experience working with people with disabilities or knowledge of accessibility and inclusion.
• Christian faith and experience participating in church or faith-related programs.

Faith-Based Working Environment

JBVC is a Christian faith-based organization. Some duties may involve supporting Christian programs, prayer meetings, worship services, churches, and other faith-related activities.

How to Apply

Please send the following information:

• Your resume.
• A brief introduction about yourself.
• Your general availability and earliest possible start date.
• A short explanation of why you are interested in this position.

Email your application to: danny.leung@jbvc.vip

Email subject: Application – Administrative Assistant

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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工作時間

• 星期五及星期六
• 上午11時至下午4時30分
• 每小時$18

職位要求

• 有耐性、友善及有責任感
• 願意與視障人士合作
• 能以廣東話溝通
• 懂英語或普通話更佳，但不是必須
• 能處理簡單收銀工作
• 有餐飲或客戶服務經驗者優先

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