- Certificate in Office Administration or a related post-secondary education.
- Five years of progressive experience working closely with executive-level positions as an assistant, preferably in a municipal or non-profit environment.
- Must possess a strong work ethic, diplomacy, and have a professional business presentation.
- Experience working with iCompass software and SharePoint would be an asset.
- Experience in recording and transcribing meeting minutes.
- Considerable knowledge of FOIP legislation and the Municipal Government Act is considered an asset.
- Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to act with tact and discretion in managing highly confidential, sensitive, and political matters.
- Strong writing skills to draft general correspondence appropriately.
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with various government officials, industry representatives, and the public. May be required to work overtime on occasion.
- Ability to self motivate, take initiative, and use discretion professionally.
This position is based on a 35-hour work week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lamont County offers a competitive salary, excellent comprehensive benefit package, and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan. This competition is open to internal and external candidates and will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
A satisfactory criminal record check is requested as a pre-condition upon employment.
What we offer?
- We are a growing municipality that is focused on energy, agriculture, and tourism.
- Staff engagement and satisfaction are crucial to our success. Our leadership team values your voice and input and welcomes feedback.
- We support local charities and the Lamont County foodbank.
- We are connected to each other and access to other employees is easy for advice, support or answers (both in person and virtually).
- Parking is free at our administration and public works/agriculture services buildings, located within the town of Lamont.
- We have a defined benefit pension plan, a competitive health and dental benefits plan, education and membership opportunities, three weeks vacation to start (inclusive of statutory holidays), and a friendly team environment that allows work from home when practical.
Lamont County:
Make it Safe! Make it Personal! Make it Home!
Lamont County is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and to promoting the health and well-being of its employees. We are a smoke-free work environment; smoking & vaping is permitted in designated outdoor areas only.
Please forward your application in one of the following ways (as one PDF or Word document only):
Email:
hr@lamontcounty.ca | Website:
www.lamontcounty.ca.
Lamont County thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note: only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Please indicate in your application which position you are applying for and submit a separate application for different positions. All resumes are retained on file for a period of six months.