Job Details: Executive Assistant to Mayor, Members of Council and CAO
Open Date | Jan 20 2023 - 11:30:00 AM | Close Date | Feb 10 2023 - 04:00:00 PM |
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Position Title | Executive Assistant to Mayor, Members of Council and CAO | Posting Type | Administration |
Posting Status | Active | Position Length | Full Time |
Department Group | Hours per Week | 40 | |
Department | Administration | Openings | 1 |
Education | College Diploma | Experience | 2 - 4 years |
Location | Town Hall | ||
Salary Range | $29.81 - $34.87 |
Description
The Town of Wasaga Beach is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated team player to join our team in the role of Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Members of Council, CAO and Clerk.
General Responsibilities:
The Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Members of Council, CAO and Clerk provides administrative support to these positions, as required. Duties include answering the telephone, responding to e-mails, filing, preparing correspondence, organizing meetings, conducting research and preparing briefing notes. Discretion, confidentiality and the ability to work well as part of a team are important.
Qualifications:
- A post-secondary diploma/degree in a related field (ie. Business, Office/Executive Administration) or significant experience in absence of education;
- Proven experience in a providing administrative support at a senior level, preferably in a government setting;
- A demonstrated knowledge of local government mandates and priorities, core businesses, relevant legislation;
- Proven experience building effective relations with internal and external contacts;
- Experience coordinating logistics;
- The ability to exercise sound judgement in dealing with the public, excellent customer service skills;
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitive information in a discreet manner;
- Proven ability to create effective reports, correspondence and e-mails and research and interpret legislation;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, elected officials, the business community and general public;
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills with an ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office and Outlook with an aptitude to learn new programs quickly;
- Ability to work a possible modified work schedule that incorporates a variety of shifts including: day, evening and weekend as required;
- Ability to provide a current, appropriate criminal records check and drivers’ abstract and valid Ontario drivers’ license upon hire.
The Town of Wasaga Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process, upon request. Please advise the Town of Wasaga Beach Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants who apply for this position, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.