Full Time Office Administrator: Permanent

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) is a national health services organization dedicated to empowering people who are blind or partially sighted to live safely and independently. Our certified specialists provide client-centered rehabilitation, mobility training, and daily living skills programs that help clients build confidence and thrive. We work collaboratively with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other health care professionals, offering essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces, and communities across the country. We value our employees as our greatest asset — and we’re committed to supporting their well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Position Title: Office Assistant – Canada Summer Jobs
Term: Full-time, Contract – 8 weeks (Existing Vacancy)
This funded position through the Canada Summer Jobs Program offers the opportunity to gain meaningful experience and learn practical skills associated with working in an organization that provides professional vision rehabilitation therapy.
VLRC is seeking an energetic, dynamic Office Assistant who will support the local team and contribute to the delivery of inclusive, accessible services, helping ensure individuals who are blind or partially sighted can access the services, tools, and resources they need to thrive.
Individuals in this role will develop skills in assistive and accessible technologies, digital communication and document accessibility, research, data organization and quality assurance, workflow automation, and other entry-level tasks that contribute to initiatives across VLRC. A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Protection Act
International students are not eligible.

As directed by management, work with VLRC staff on research and project tasks.
• Assist with digital content preparation, including organizing files and accessible document design.

• Support digital records maintenance, with a strong focus on accuracy and confidential information handling.
• Contribute to workflow improvement or automation projects by creating templates, streamlining processes, and organizing information that enhances efficiency.
• Complete evaluation at the end of placement to provide feedback on experience and provide a detailed report on activities/projects completed.
• Be enrolled in degree or diploma studies in related field.

Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite.
Excellent administrative, time-management and organizational skills.
Previous experience with vision loss considered an asset.
A valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a driver’s abstract, with at least three (3) years of demonstrated safe driving history, is considered an asset.

Inclusion, Accessibility & Accommodation

We welcome applications from members of groups that have been historically marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, including those who are blind, partially sighted, or deafblind, women and 2SLGBTQ+. Direct lived experience is valued as an asset.