Location: Ajax, Ontario (On-site, 5 days per week)
Language: English required for written and verbal communication
Duration: 4-week contract
Background Check Requirement: Criminal Record Check (CRC) required

About the Opportunity

This is a meaningful opportunity to support a youth justice facility dedicated to rehabilitation, prevention, and positive outcomes for at-risk youth. In this fast-paced, high-impact environment, your work will directly contribute to keeping young people out of the justice system through structure, organization, and compassionate support.

You will work alongside a small administrative team, legal and social service professionals, and frontline staff who are deeply committed to community safety and youth development. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in structured environments, values confidentiality, and wants their administrative skills to make a real difference.

What’s in it for You

      This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven, community-focused                organization while gaining exposure to youth justice, legal documentation, and public                sector operations. You’ll work within a collaborative team environment with training and          supervision provided, and have the chance to step into a senior role where you can make          an immediate and meaningful impact.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll support daily administrative operations within a youth justice facility, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality at all times.
• In this role, you’ll prepare and manage internal documentation, court-related paperwork, and sensitive client records.
• You’ll liaise with internal teams and clients, providing clear and professional administrative support.
• You’ll assist with workload coverage during a period of high demand.
• You’ll follow established procedures while adapting quickly to a fast-moving environment.

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of administrative experience in any field
• Experience in correctional, shelter, social services, legal, or youth justice environments is an asset
• Familiarity with court documents or law clerk experience is preferred
• Education in criminology, social justice, or a related field is an asset
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and reliability
• Approachable, team-oriented, and comfortable working in sensitive settings

 

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.