MINJobs posting: Administrative Specialist - Public Works
November 20, 2025
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Administrative Specialist - Public Works

Organization:
Dufferin County
Region:
Ontario
Application deadline:
December 4, 2025
Type:
Full Time
Category:
Office administration
Description
What you’ll do

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Director of Public Works, Operations & Fleet Manager, Engineering Manager, Waste Services Manager, Facilities Manager, Forest Manager, and Manager of Climate and Energy
  • Prepare and compose technical letters, memos, reports, and forms
  • Develop and maintain document templates, mail merge documents, custom signature lines, lists, and spreadsheets in accordance with corporate standards where applicable
  • Publish notifications promptly in accordance with notification bylaws and policies
  • Participate in and contribute to the roles and responsibilities of the Dufferin Administrative Team, including leading and communicating Corporate administrative best practices to the department
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for telephone, in-person, fax, surface mail, and email inquiries from the public, external agencies, and other departments
  • Maintain records of inquiries and their resolutions
  • Prepare work orders to facilitate the dispatch of staff in response to public inquiries and complaints
  • Process payments for oversize load permits, hunting permits, rural addressing signs, entrance permits, road occupancy permits, maps, map books, tourism sign applications, and annual maintenance fees
  • Create, publish, review, back up, and distribute all permits, agreements, and service applications
  • Scan and upload mailed and emailed invoices, along with any supporting documentation, to the proper approver
  • Distribute payables to the appropriate signing authority
  • Maintain databases, lists, and spreadsheets for revenue reporting
  • Communicate with vendors regarding outstanding invoices and any discrepancies
  • Establish and manage pay periods and timesheet batches
  • Create, manage and maintain employee information in all necessary systems
  • Process timesheets using appropriate software
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements

What you’ll bring

  • Two (2) year diploma in business administration or equivalent
  • Completion of Municipal Administration and/or accounting Program an asset
  • Two (2) years’ of related administration experience, preferably in a municipal environment
  • Experience with permits and applications in a Municipal environment is an asset.
  • Excellent administrative, communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, and public relations skills
  • Ability to use tact and discretion and to deal courteously and effectively with the public and fellow staff members
  • Thorough working knowledge Microsoft Office applications, database management, and office equipment
  • Knowledge of payroll and work order management software considered an asset.
  • Suitable work from home environment including reliable high-speed internet
  • Valid Class G driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required
Salary & Benefits

What we can offer YOU!

  • A competitive hourly wage ranging between $37.45 – $43.80 (January 1, 2025 Non-Union Pay Grid);
  • Hybrid work arrangements
  • Enrolment in our comprehensive health benefits program and defined benefit pension plan
  • Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
  • Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Contact
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