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Administrative Assistant — Full-Time

The Canadian Unitarian Council (CUC) is hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant (35 hours/week) to support the smooth functioning of our national office. This role provides essential administrative coordination for the Executive Director, Board, Lay Chaplaincy program, and congregations across Canada.

About the role

The Administrative Assistant helps keep CUC operations organized and running efficiently. This includes supporting Board and committee work, coordinating aspects of the Lay Chaplaincy program, maintaining membership and congregational records, and managing general office tasks. The role reports to the Executive Director and works closely with staff and volunteers.

Core responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating Board and meeting logistics, preparing materials, and maintaining records
  • Supporting Lay Chaplaincy licensing, communications, and database updates
  • Maintaining accurate membership and congregational information
  • Serving as a primary contact for calls and general office inquiries
  • Providing administrative support to the Executive Director and assisting with CUC events and mailings

What we’re looking for

  • Experience in administrative or office coordination roles
  • Strong organization, communication, and attention to detail
  • Comfort managing multiple priorities and handling confidential information
  • Experience with nonprofits, governance, or database systems (assets)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
  • Eligibility to work in Canada

Compensation and benefits

This position offers $58,000 annually, RRSP matching up to 5%, 50/50 cost-shared health benefits, partial phone/internet reimbursement, 15 vacation days, statutory holidays, sick days, and a hybrid work environment that combines remote work with occasional in-office days in Toronto. Some evening and weekend work is required to support meetings and events.

How to apply

Send a resume and cover letter to jobs@cuc.ca by August 21, 2026. Interviews will begin in late August, with a flexible start date.

We welcome applicants committed to equity, compassion, and dismantling systemic barriers to full inclusion. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information, see the PDF here: Administrative Assistant

 

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