Employment Opportunity: Executive Assistant - Posting Closes September 19, 2023
Executive Assistant (Full-Time, Permanent)
We are seeking an individual who thrives in a culture of change and progression to join #TeamTay as an Executive Assistant. We are posting this exciting opportunity because of a recent internal promotion. We are looking for adaptability to our growing and evolving Municipality and demonstrated enthusiasm for positively impacting the Corporation and our Community as one.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer/Deputy Clerk (“CAO”), the Executive Assistant provides direct, executive administrative support and research assistance to the CAO, Mayor and Council, and the Manager of Communications and Technology, as required.
Qualifications
- Completion of post-secondary education from an accredited educational institution, or equivalent training and/or experience, in Business, and/or Office Administration (i.e., general, legal, executive) or another relevant discipline.
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of related, progressive work experience, providing executive-level support, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment.
- Thorough knowledge of the various computer applications appropriate to the position including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, email, document management, and other information-related software.
- Proficient writing and editing skills with a high level of accuracy; advanced proofreading skills and careful attention to detail; exceptional command of the English language, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling; exemplary verbal communication skills.
The compensation range for this full-time, permanent position is $28.27 to $33.08 per hour with a 35-hour work week. We also offer a comprehensive pension and benefit package (conditions may apply).
Join our team today and help transform the way local government connects with the community it serves.
Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to do the following:
- Reference the complete position description including comprehensive qualifications available on the Tay Township website – tay.ca/jobs
- Please submit a cover letter and resume via email by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2023, to the attention of Human Resources (HR@Tay.ca).
Application Notes:
- Please reference ‘Executive Assistant’ at the start of the email subject line.
- Please indicate how you heard about this opportunity within your application.
We kindly thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will only be used for candidate selection. Tay Township is an equal-opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by the Tay Township throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process for applicants with disabilities.