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Casual Administrative Assistant

Job in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Durham College
Full Time, Part Time, Apprenticeship/Internship, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-03-09
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Business Administration, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Part-time Support

Oshawa •
-13
• Part-Time

ABOUT DURHAM COLLEGE:

Durham College (DC) is leading the way as a post-secondary institution, offering an innovative and transformative student experience and hands-on learning opportunities. With this focus top of mind for our students and our employees, DC is proud to be one of the fastest-growing colleges in the province and annually ranked as one of the GTA’s Top 100 employers.

The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, justice, media, art and design.

With a focus on experiential learning, DC graduates are known for having the skills and knowledge employers need. More than 104,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.

Serving the Durham Region community for over 50 years, with campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, the college offers over 12,500 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 145 full-time post-secondary programs – including four honours bachelor degrees and nine apprenticeship programs. Led by over 1,860 full- and part-time staff, DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region.

From time to time, Durham College requires temporary assistance in various administrative assistant or reception your application to this posting includes your resume in a pool of applicants who will be considered as these temporary opportunities arise.

Specific position duties and qualifications vary according to a particular opportunity, however typical duties include:

DUTIES

  • Gathering information, responding to emails, and assisting with projects and miscellaneous requests.

  • Proofreading documents, and preparing miscellaneous correspondence.

  • Support the tracking of expenditures, or payment of invoices and processing various forms;

  • Coordination and logistical support for meetings and special events;

  • Electronic and hard copy filing;

  • Preparing agendas and recording meeting notes for a variety of meetings/committees.

  • Reserve meeting rooms and send meeting invitations.

  • Maintaining documents and updating information on the appropriate portals.

  • QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A diploma or certificate in Office Administration or a related field.

  • Related work experience in an administrative support role.

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, results-oriented, professional, and tactful.

  • Able to effectively prioritize workload.

  • Advanced level MS Office skills, and computer and software application skills are required.

  • Required Experience

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