Located within the traditional land of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee and Wendat-Wyandot-Wyandotte peoples, the Town of The Blue Mountains is a four-season community with stunning natural features, including the Niagara Escarpment, Beaver Valley and the Georgian Bay shoreline. Internationally recognized as a four-season tourism destination, The Blue Mountains offers a high-quality lifestyle that caters to families looking to build a solid foundation, adventurers looking to go off the beaten path and relaxation seekers taking in and experiencing the very best the area has to offer.
The Town is looking for people with a shared commitment to building a sustainable community, as well as shared values of integrity, inclusivity, excellence, accountability, and stewardship for the well-being of our residents.
Come gain a unique experience in the 2nd fastest growing municipality in Canada!
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Manager of Sustainability and Solid Waste, this Administrative Assistant role will help the Town achieve higher performance by providing administrative support to the Manager of Sustainability and Solid Waste and the Manager of Roads and Drainage.
This role will provide effective and efficient administrative support, research, coordination and communications required for the Sustainability and Solid Waste Division and the Roads and Drainage Division and with other Departments and the public including all functions related to roads, and waste management programs and facilities.
What you will need:
- Requires successful completion of a minimum two year of college program in a related field.
- Minimum five years of administrative experience in a municipal environment, preference will be given for experience in engineering or related environment.
- Requires at least two years’ experience in dealing with public inquiries and concerns
- Computer literacy and proficiency utilizing MS Office software applications, Adobe Acrobat , knowledge of Cityview and City Works an asset.
- Experience ensuring documents are AODA compliant an asset.
- Must have excellent organizational skills to maintain records and ensure reports are completed in a timely manner.
- Ability to constructively participate in team discussions and provide feedback.
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
- Ability to work well with people at all levels in the organization and handle the stresses and pressures that are associated with the position with maturity and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to deal with sensitive or confidential matters with tact, discretion and diplomacy
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What we offer:
This is a full-time opportunity at the Town. The annual salary for this role is $59,932.60 -$70,106.40 (2024 Rate). The Town also offers the following to our employees:
- Perks & Discounts
- Wellness Programs
- Health & Dental Benefits * full-time & 12 month + contracts only
- OMERS
- Work / Life Flexibility
- Professional Development & Education Opportunities
A detailed job description and instructions on how to apply are available on the Town’s website, www.thebluemountains.ca, under Town Hall - Employment Opportunities.
The submission deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. on April 30, 2024.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Personal information provided by the applicants is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.