Administrative Assistant_Summer Internship

Toronto, ON, Canada

Internship

Assisted Living - College View / Simon

Student (College)

Title of Job: Administrative Assistant
Date: May 8, 2026
Closing Date: May 17, 2026
Location: Toronto, ON - Assisted Living - College View / Simon
Compensation: $25/hr
Contract Duration: 8-weeks (35 hours per week)
Work Type: Onsite
Job Id: 10782133
Existing or New Position: Summer Internship

Who We Are:
LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complex issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving 20,573 annually and providing 1,856 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.

About The Program:
Assisted Living – College View is a partnership with Toronto Seniors Housing Co. providing 24/7 assisted living services to vulnerable older adults and seniors living with complex needs. The program serves over 100 clients in the Downtown East Toronto OHT. Assisted Living – College View serving 75 residents in the building, while also providing services to clients in the wider community, primarily by referral through the Crisis Outreach Services for Seniors program. The program works with each client on an individualized client care plan based on their wants, needs, and strengths. Moreover, LOFT staff utilize a standardized assessment tool called the RAICHA to highlight and mitigate risk for decline in the client’s health. LOFT case managers work with clients to identify and mitigate barriers that affect their physical and mental health, integrating social determinants of health into their practice.

Assisted Living – Simon provides 24/7 assisted living services to vulnerable older adults and seniors living with complex needs. The program serves over 41 clients within a 1km radius of 32 Grenville St. as well as an additional 31 clients through Mobile Hub and Spoke services to the wider community. The program works with each client on an individualized client care plan based on their wants, needs, and strengths. Moreover, LOFT staff utilize a standardized assessment tool called the RAICHA to highlight and mitigate risk for decline in the client’s health. LOFT case managers work with clients to identify and mitigate barriers that affect their physical and mental health, integrating social determinants of health into their practice.

What You Will Do:

Prepare, key in, edit, and proofread correspondence, invoices, presentations, brochures, publications, reports, and related materials
Process materials from machine dictation and handwritten copy
Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail and electronic communications
Coordinate the flow of information internally and with other departments or organizations
Schedule and confirm appointments and meetings
Order office supplies and maintain inventory levels
Answer telephone and electronic inquiries and relay calls and messages
Set up and maintain manual and computerized filing systems
Determine and establish office procedures and administrative processes
Greet visitors, identify the nature of their inquiry, and direct them to the appropriate person or department
Record and prepare minutes of meetings
Arrange travel schedules and make reservations
Compile data, statistics, and other information to support research activities
Supervise and train office staff on procedures and software usage, as required
Organize conferences, meetings, and other administrative events

What You Bring:

Must be a youth ages between 15 to 30 years of age and eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred.
Have a valid SIN

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and it is LOFT’s goal to build a workforce who reflects that diversity. At LOFT, we hold the deep belief that skills and expertise can be cultivated in various ways. Therefore, even if you don't perfectly align with every listed criterion but feel you could flourish in this role, we highly encourage you to apply.

Note:

A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.
This posting provides only a summary of the responsibilities and requirements for the position
International students, and those who are here in Canada on a work, youth, or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program.

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LOFT Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. LOFT is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Requested accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process by contacting hrteam@loftcs.org or (416) 979-1994.

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Administrative Assistant_Summer Internship

Note:

A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

This posting provides only a summary of the responsibilities and requirements for the position

International students, and those who are here in Canada on a work, youth, or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program.

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