Administrative Assistant, Corporate Services

Administrative Assistant, Corporate Services

Permanent Full Time
Position Overview
Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Services, the Administrative Assistant is primarily responsible for providing support and coordination.
Qualifications

• Diploma in communications, customer relations, office administration or a combination of related education and experience is essential;
• Successful completion of courses related to local government administration is desirable;
• A minimum of two (2) years’ full-time experience in an administrative position is essential; experience in a municipal setting would be an asset;
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with corporate website maintenance and social media;
• Strong familiarity with the wide variety of functions related to municipal government and the local community, including a clear sense of where or to whom to direct specific inquiries (either internally to various departments or externally to partner agencies);
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications and Adobe Suite is vital;
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral;
• Ability to support a small team effectively;
• Familiarity with legislative processes and experience serving a Council, Board or another political body is an asset;
• An excellent working knowledge of municipal functions and departmental responsibilities;
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a particularly friendly and professional demeanor;
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment in the workplace;
• Willingness to commit to quality pro-active results;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated;
• A personal commitment to service, ability to provide friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and timely assistance.

Additional Information

• Employees currently receive Wellness Initiatives, including use of facilities at Frank Jameson Community Center
• Benefits including Extended Health, Dental, Group Life and AD&D
• Municipal Pension Plan with employer and employee contributions
• Hours of work: 35 hours/week $32.82/hour

Join our Team!
Nestled on the eastern shores of spectacular Vancouver Island the Town of Ladysmith has a population of approximately 9,000 people, provides an inviting small town atmosphere and yet, is only a short commute to all the amenities of a major urban centre.
Residents enjoy excellent community and recreational facilities and year round opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Posting Date
April 3, 2024
Application Deadline
April 11, 2024
Application Information
Visit ladysmith.ca/careers to view the job description for a full list of qualifications and to find out the status of this posting and other employment opportunities with the Town of Ladysmith.
Are you interested in joining our team? If your background mirrors our requirements, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit a cover letter and resume in confidence to: careers@ladysmith.ca Competition #2024-23