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 Development Engineering, the Administrative Assistant – Development Engineering will coordinate the processing of Development Agreements exclusively within the Development Engineering Division. This includes circulation, documentation, record-keeping, notifications, milestone tracking, and administration, all the way to final release and/or subdivision assumption.
Additionally, the Administrative Assistant – Development Engineering will provide effective and efficient administrative support, research, coordination, and communication for the Development Engineering Division. This support extends to interactions with other Departments and the public, encompassing all functions related to land use, servicing, construction, development status, and property information services.
Furthermore, the Administrative Assistant will assist the Town in achieving higher organization, record-keeping, transparency, accountability, and development process performance by supporting the Development Engineering Division.
Note: The Town is currently undergoing a Corporate-Wide Organizational Structure Review, therefore potential reporting alignment or the duties and accountabilities are subject to modification.
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.
- Requires successful completion of a minimum 2 year College program
- A minimum of 5 years of administrative experience in a municipal engineering and operational environment or approved equivalent
- Requires at least one to two years’ experience in dealing with the public
- Word processing, spreadsheet and database computer skills required, and conversion of documents into accessible formats is 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.
This is a new full-time opportunity at the Town. The annual salary rate 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 Monday, July 8, 2024.
