Location: Nepean, ON
Language: English, strong written reading comprehension required
Duration: 10-week contract, February 17 to April 24 (fixed end date)
Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check
About the Opportunity
This is a short-term, project-based opportunity to support a well-established non-profit organization during a period of increased operational demand. You’ll be part of a focused team brought in to assist with a large-scale records digitization and data entry initiative, helping transition important paper files into a secure internal database.
Working behind the scenes, you’ll collaborate with a small, supportive team and report into on-site leadership while supporting property management operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured, detail-oriented work and takes pride in accuracy, confidentiality, and follow-through. Your contribution will directly support services delivered to vulnerable members of the community across Ottawa.
What’s in it for You
You’ll gain hands-on experience working within a respected non-profit environment while contributing to a clearly defined project with a set timeline. This role offers a steady daytime schedule, paid hourly compensation, and the chance to work independently in a heads-down, focused setting. Training is provided on internal systems, making this a great opportunity for junior to intermediate administrative professionals looking to build or complement their experience.
Your Responsibilities
- You’ll review, organize, and enter information from hard-copy files into an internal database with accuracy and consistency.
- You’ll process confidential records, including tenant-related documentation, while adhering to privacy and data-handling standards.
- You’ll scan, index, and validate files to ensure information is complete and properly recorded.
- You’ll maintain tracking logs and spreadsheets to document progress and flag issues.
- You’ll work collaboratively with team members and on-site leaders to meet daily and weekly project targets.
Skills and Qualifications
- 1+ year of experience in data entry, clerical, administrative, or records management roles.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with repetitive tasks for extended periods.
- Comfort working with paper files and transferring information into digital systems.
- Tech-savvy, with basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database systems.
- Reliable, adaptable, and able to work fully on-site during standard business hours.
- Experience in non-profit, healthcare, or administrative environments is an asset.
Why Partner with Altis
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