Career Opportunity

Posted On

April 24, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Ends On

May 12, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Administrative Assistant, Economic Development (Temporary)

JOB POSTING ID 24E-22

With a population of approximately 53,000, North Bay is a beautiful, vibrant and diverse community nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake.  Conveniently located just three and a half hours from major Ontario centres such as Toronto and Ottawa, North Bay is a progressive community well positioned for growth. 

Applications are invited for the temporary position of Administrative Assistant within the City of North Bay’s Economic Development Department. Reporting to the Manager of Economic Development, the Administrative Assistant, Economic Development prioritizes, performs, and oversees a number of administrative tasks to achieve required outcomes. The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Economic Development team and assists with other initiatives ongoing within the department.

Qualifications:   

• 2 Year Post Secondary Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three to five years progressive relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to respond to a fast-paced changing environment
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated exceptional planning, organizing and time management
• Strong customer service experience and effective communication
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while supporting a team
• Demonstrated judgement and problem solving
• Exceptional research, analytical and writing skills
• Proficient with technology and programs such as:
• Microsoft Office
• Records and Customer Relations Management
• Relevant financial/information systems
• Website content management software

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while supporting a team
• Bi/multilingual considered an asset

Hours of Work:      Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (37.5 hours per week)

Environment:         Unionized

Current Hourly Rate:        $30.55 per hour                                            

The City of North Bay is an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Employer. For more information on a defined pension plan benefit please visit https://www.omers.com/

Qualified individuals interested in being considered for this position are requested to submit a resume and covering letter in one PDF document via email to:  staffing@northbay.ca.by 11:59 p.m. Sunday May 12, 2024   Please identify the Posting ID:  24E-22 in the subject line. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City’s Accessibility Policy.  We encourage applicants to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer