Seasonal Policy Support Administrator

Karis Disability Services•Waterloo, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Karis Disability Services, we are seeking a Seasonal Policy Support Administrator to join our team for the summer. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports individuals with disabilities, while developing your skills in policy administration, research, and organizational systems. If you have a keen eye for detail and a collaborative spirit, we’d love to hear from you! As part of the Operations team, the Seasonal Policy Support Administrator works alongside the Operations Manager and the Policy Specialist to gain experience in policy management processes. The Seasonal Policy Support Administrator will participate in reviewing internal policy documents and completing research as directed by the Operations Manager to help advance the policy framework at Karis Disability Services.

Requirements

The successful candidate should be between the ages of 18 to 30 at the start of employment, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee, and be legally entitled to work in Canada as per the Canada Summer Jobs participant requirements.
Currently or previously enrolled in a post-secondary program in Business Administration, Policy Development, or a related field.
1 year of related experience; data entry or database experience is an asset.
Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, databases, internet/email).
Excellent attention to detail and time management.
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Operations Manager and Policy Specialist to conduct an internal policy review of targeted policies and propose recommendations based on analysis of findings.
Research and propose formatting and content standards for policy templates.
Compare organizational policies with collective agreements and identify discrepancies.
Update and maintain document templates, links, and references in the Policy and Procedure portal.
Assist in archiving, labeling, and securing paper and electronic records.
Support administrative tasks such as proofreading, filing, and data entry.