Document Retention Admin Assistant - Canada Summer Jobs

Canadian Centre for Christian Charities | Waterloo, ON, Canada

Posted Date 4/27/2026
Description

Come and join our team as a Document Retention Admin Assistant! This role offers you the chance to use your attention to detail and skills of discernment to selectively save or destroy documents. You will work with confidential information, and decide what needs to stay, and what should go. We are eager to welcome you to the team!


ARE YOU THE CANDIDATE WE ARE SEEKING?

Do you have a knack for organization and the wisdom to know when something needs to go? Do you like dedicated, focused work? Do you want to do meaningful work for a Christian charity? If so, we want you to apply!

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL GET TO DO IN THIS ROLE:

Sort and categorize paper files according to established guidelines, ensuring accurate classification.

Scan physical documents and organize them in our digital files.

Use wisdom and discernment to determine what we need to keep, and what can go.  

Shred documents or mark them for destruction, keeping our files tidy and confidential information safe.

Support Christian churches and charities
by contributing your skills to CCCC’s initiatives and performing meaningful work to those who need it.


THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE…

Discerning

You understand how to follow guidelines and make decisions around what kinds of documents we need to keep and what can be disposed of.

Detail-Oriented

You can skim documents quickly to gain enough information to make a good call on what to do with it.

Organized

You keep your workspace tidy, to make sure you are always working efficiently.

Trustworthy

You are able to work with confidential documents and information and can be trusted to keep the information you have access to private at all times, even after your employment ends.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience or coursework in office administration, records management, or a related field.
  • Strong organizational skills with a focus on detail-oriented work.
  • Ability to quickly learn and adhere to specific guidelines.
  • Proficiency with basic computer skills and familiarity with scanning processes.
  • Commitment to following security and confidentiality protocols.
  • Experience working with Christian charities as an employee, professional service provider, or volunteer
  • The ability to grasp new concepts quickly and confidence in ability to grow (continuous learner)
  • Strong interest in serving people and solving problems
  • Must possess a valid G2 or G driver’s licence and own vehicle

To comply with the Canada Summer Jobs program, you must also:

  • be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

COMPENSATION

$19/hour, 35 hours a week, for 8 weeks. This position is supported through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Mileage for work travel is reimbursed.


START DATE

June 1, 2026


AI may be used to take notes during virtual interviews in this recruitment process.

This job posting is for a current vacancy.


WHO ARE WE?

The Canadian Centre for Christian Charities is an evangelical Christian ministry that advances the cause of Christ by supporting Christian churches and charities with spiritual and practical guidance so they can more readily share the love and message of our Lord Jesus Christ. We were founded in 1972, and our office is currently located in Waterloo, ON. Our team values collegiality, initiative, and being a model of excellence in all that we do. CCCC was recognized as a Certified Best Christian Workplace in 2025 by the Best Christian Workplace Institute (BCWI).  For more information about our ministry, visit the following link: Who is CCCC?


LOCATION AND HOURS

This position will be working at our main office (55 Erb St. E, unit 301, Waterloo, ON), travelling to our off-site storage. Full time hours (35 hours per week: Mon. – Fri. 9 am – 5 pm EST)


INTERESTED IN APPLYING TO THIS ROLE?

Please register as a job seeker with ChristianCharityJobs.ca to apply to this opportunity.

CCCC is committed to improving accessibility and removing barriers for applicants with disabilities to participate in our recruitment process.  Accommodation is available, upon request, for the interview process and any other candidate selection methods that may be used.

CCCC aspires for its staff to reflect the diversity of the Church in Canada. 

Ministry Focus
Other
Employment Status
Contract
Is AI being used to assist in any part of this recruitment process?
Yes
Is this posting for a current vacancy?
Yes

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