Administrative Assistant

Autism Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MEPP pension

Extended health & dental

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

Autism Services in Canada is seeking an Administrative Assistant to handle daily office tasks, manage correspondence, data entry, receipting, and support municipal operations. You will serve the public, process mail, and assist with accounts payable/receivable.

The ideal candidate is proficient in MS Office, can handle confidential information, works well in a team or independently, communicates clearly, and stays organized with multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office applications is required.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work with the public and in a team or alone.
• Strong communication in writing and speaking.
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Daily activities including telephone reception, customer service, correspondence, filing, data entry and receipting
• Sorting incoming and outgoing mail
• Accounts payable, receivable, invoicing, bank reconciliations and deposits
• Assisting with payroll and government remittance
• Maintaining bylaw and agreement registries
• Assisting with annual assessment roll, and tax roll changes
• Assisting in preparation of council meeting packages and meetings
• Ensure office is organized, recording and requisitioning inventory of supplies, anticipating future needs, and providing support where required
• Various other duties as directed by the Administrator

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Confidential information handling

Public interaction

Team & independent work

Willingness to learn

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking & prioritization

Flexible schedule

Inter-personal skills

Job description

Applications must be receivedat the municipal office by 4:00 pm on August 28, 2026.

Duties

• Daily activities including telephone reception, customer service, correspondence, filing, data entry and receipting
• Sorting incoming and outgoing mail
• Accounts payable, receivable, invoicing, bank reconciliations and deposits
• Assisting with payroll and government remittance
• Maintaining bylaw and agreement registries
• Assisting with annual assessment roll, and tax roll changes
• Assisting in the preparation of council meeting packages and meetings
• Ensure office is organized, recording and requisitioning inventory of supplies, anticipating future needs, and providing support where required
• Various other duties as directed by the Administrator

Experience & Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Ability to work with the public
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Strong willingness to learn
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Flexibility with respect to work schedule (Required to work during Administrators absence)
• Basic accounting skills are considered an asset
• Experience in municipal operations, budgeting, financial operations, taxation and general office management would be considered an asset
• Strong communication, management, organizational, and inter-personal skills;
• Agricultural and residential development experience
• Will be required to take the Local Government Authority classes
• Strong communication, management, organizational, and inter-personal skills;
• Agricultural and residential development experience

Benefits

• The RM offers a comprehensive benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan (MEPP), extended health & dental benefits, short-term and long-term disability