Office Administrator

About The Opportunity

LRO Staffing is partnering with a well-established, community-focused organization in Ottawa to recruit an Office Administrator for an initial two-month contract, beginning August
4. There is strong potential for the role to be extended or transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit and collaborative environment where the front office serves as the central hub for daily operations, communications, and administrative support. The ideal candidate will be warm, organized, adaptable, and calm under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced and highly interactive setting.

The successful candidate will enjoy working in a people-focused environment and will take pride in helping ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the office while creating a welcoming and supportive experience for staff, families, visitors, and stakeholders alike.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for visitors, families, staff, and stakeholders, providing professional and welcoming front-office support
• Manage daily administrative operations including scheduling, communications, attendance tracking, filing, and documentation management
• Coordinate meetings, events, and operational logistics while supporting multiple stakeholders across the organization
• Respond to inquiries while relaying information accurately and efficiently
• Maintain records, emergency contact information, permissions, and related documentation
• Support office operations including deliveries, supplies, vendor coordination, catering logistics, and event setup requirements
• Assist with frontline support needs and daily operational coordination
• Support safety and security processes including visitor management, access systems, and emergency procedures
• Maintain organized digital filing systems and shared documentation using Google Workspace and other cloud-based tools
• Provide general administrative support to leadership and staff as needed

• 3+ years of administrative experience, ideally within a fast-paced, service-oriented environment
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with the ability to remain composed amid frequent interruptions and changing priorities
• Warm, approachable, professional, and service-oriented communication style
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable supporting multiple stakeholders simultaneously in a highly interactive environment
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Gmail) and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
• English proficiency required
• Must be able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check

• Work Arrangement:
  Full-time, onsite
• Location:
  
  Ottawa, ON (free parking available onsite)
• Duration:
  August 4th for approximately two months, potential for extension
• Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM
• Hourly Pay: $24.00 to $26.00

Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to executivesu If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19276.

LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.