Employment type: full time About CFSC Canadian Friends Service Committee (CFSC) is the peace and social justice agency of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Canada. Quakers won the 1947 Nobel Peace Prize and are internationally recognized for peacebuilding and human rights work. CFSC continues this long tradition. Schedule and location The Administrative Assistant is a part-time position (17.5 work hours/week). Most CFSC staff work remotely but this position works from CFSC’s national office in Toronto, Ontario. This position is subject to the Ontario Employment Standards Act , 2000. The weekly work schedule is largely self-directed but from time to time the role requires the ability to work on weekends for specific in-person meetings. The ideal candidate will have all or most of: Qualifications Experience with office administration, records management, scheduling, meeting support, event coordination, or related administrative work. Experience supporting basic financial administration or donor databases is an asset. Experience supporting website or social media activities is an asset. Experience working for small (under 10 staff) businesses or nonprofits that require adaptability. Proficient computer skills and related experience (ideally knowledge of or interest in learning QuickBooks and donor management software such as Bloomerang) Core competencies Strong organization and attention to detail. Practical problem-solving and sound judgment. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Adaptability in a small-team environment. Comfort working for a Quaker faith-based social justice organization. Collaboration with staff and volunteers in person and online. Clear written and verbal communication. Reliability and effective time management. Compensation : $24,500-$27,000 annually for this part-time position ($49,000–$54,000 full-time equivalent) based on qualifications. Benefits : CFSC provides a benefits plan and a 5% RRSP match for eligible employees. Start date : December 1, 2026. Application process If you are passionate about social justice, are excited to work for a Quaker faith-based organization, and have the gifts and skills required, we welcome your submission including: A cover letter, The contact information of three references (1 personal, 2 work-related), Resume outlining your qualifications and interest. Email your application package to Jobs@QuakerService.ca . No phone calls, please. We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. CFSC is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from Indigenous people (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis); Black and racialized people; women; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, including trans and gender-diverse people; persons with disabilities; newcomers to Canada and refugees; people with diverse family statuses and caregiving responsibilities; and people across all age groups. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship, upon request. Application deadline: 5 pm (Eastern) on November 10, 2026. Administrative Assistant job description Reporting to CFSC’s Communications Coordinator, the Administrative Assistant is primarily responsible for daily office operations and also provides support to staff and volunteers for meetings, events, and other priorities as needed. Primary responsible for daily office operations Responsible for overall organization of the office and basement storage area Oversee equipment maintenance and research replacement options as required Order office supplies Check and distribute phone messages Provide tech support as able and researching and lead on contracting other support options when necessary Coordinate and ensure staff use CFSC’s digital and hard copy filing systems (in keeping with Records and Archives policy) Send tax receipts and thank you letters to donors Format and mail letters and print materials (e.g. appeal letters, UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples booklet orders, French language resources) Support for other staff and volunteers Prepare agendas and minutes for meetings Maintain calendar and support with scheduling meetings for Executive Committee Provide additional support to Finance Assistant on specific financial tasks when needed (writing cheques, going to bank, supervised work in QuickBooks, and assisting with maintenance of donor database in Bloomerang) Provide backup support for communications work (e.g. website, social media) when needed When unexpected situations arise, assist with supporting other staff when they are out of the office or have asked for assistance Events Plan and coordinate all logistics for CFSC meetings including at least one larger in-person multi-day gathering per year Plan and coordinate staff events (e.g. book club, staff lunches, any staff outings, Christmas lunch) Support the planning and organization of CFSC program events in coordination with program staff Create a plan for promotion of public events (advertising, endorsements, sharing through partner networks, etc.) Other tasks as assigned by supervisor