Senior Administrator

Can Lyme mission and vision

The Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to furthering more effective research, education, diagnosis and treatment of Lyme and associated tick-borne diseases. Our vision is a world in which diagnosis of Lyme disease is clear and respectful, and its treatment is rapid, effective, and universal.

This is a new role for Can Lyme – being created to help address the growing demands of organizing and managing key projects and the general administration of Can Lyme. It will involve ensuring priority projects are kept on track and supporting corporate administration tasks. This will free up our volunteer board members (and subject matter experts) to focus on strategy, scientific innovation, advocacy, policy changes provincially and federally, and broader communications and awareness.

• Experience in a similar role
• A mature, skilled administrator who has experience working with Boards and/or executive teams in a confidential manner
• Is detail-oriented, well organized, calm, and versatile
• A quick learner, able to manage numerous projects concurrently
• Someone with strong emotional intelligence who works well with a variety of people
• Proficient using Google Drive and related apps as well as MS Office Suite
• Interested in working with a passionate group of people to make a difference in the lives of ordinary Canadians struggling with Lyme and other tick-borne diseases

• Attendance in weekly team meeting
• Organizational (internal) communications (status reporting and upcoming priorities)
• Maintaining a calendar to ensure timely submission of a variety of corporate administrative requirements
• Managing our Google Drive to ensure all materials are stored and organized properly
• Keeping contact lists and database up to date and supporting communications using them
• Ongoing administrative support of marketing initiatives including our podcast, newsletter, and website
• Key role in managing the logistics of our annual conference
• Working with board members on various projects that require organization, research, budget reports, outgoing communications etc.
• Additional projects as requested by directors

Post secondary education required.

This role will provide the ideal candidate with an opportunity to make an impact in their work and to experience the gratitude that patients and others express to Can Lyme for the help and support. As a small organization, Can Lyme has a nimble, supportive and experienced team that can offer the successful candidate a breadth of experience and the latitude to present new ideas, suggest new projects and work hand in hand with the board to achieve our goals.