Bilingual Administrative Assistant
Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid, 2 days on-site per week)
Language: Bilingual, strong written and spoken communication in both French and English required
Duration: 3-month contract, with potential for extension
Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check required
About the Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to improving mental health outcomes across Canada. Supporting a dynamic and fast-paced team focused on prevention and promotion initiatives, you will play a key role in enabling meaningful work that impacts individuals, families, and communities.
You will work closely with a senior leader and collaborate with cross-functional teams who are passionate about driving awareness and change. This environment values adaptability, empathy, and strong communication, offering you the chance to contribute to initiatives that truly matter while growing your administrative career.
What’s In It for You
You’ll join a collaborative and purpose-driven workplace that values compassion, inclusion, and teamwork. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure within a respected non-profit environment while building your experience supporting senior leadership. You’ll be part of a culture that appreciates proactive thinking, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills.
- You’ll coordinate meetings, events, and travel arrangements, ensuring seamless logistics and organization
- You’ll support the Director and team with expense reporting, calendar management, and administrative coordination
- You’ll prepare meeting materials, take minutes, and follow up on action items to keep priorities on track
- You’ll maintain accurate records, filing systems, and CRM databases
- You’ll collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to support ongoing projects and initiatives
- 2+ years of administrative experience in a fast-paced environment
- Fully bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken
- Diploma or certificate in office administration or equivalent training and experience
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive mindset
- Experience with MS Office Suite and familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar
- A positive, adaptable attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
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