Administrative Assistant, Regional and Community Utilities

Regional District of Nanaimo; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative public service organization is looking for a temporary full-time Administrative Assistant to support the Regional and Community Utilities department. This role involves a variety of clerical tasks, ensuring efficient operations across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant post-secondary education, and experience in administrative roles. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to contribute significantly to community utilities operations. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and ready to make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Vacation Pay

Statutory Holidays

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of job-related experience in administrative roles.
• Strong clerical and office procedure knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with office and clerical duties for the RCU department.
• Provide backup relief to the current administrative team.

Skills

Office Procedures

Clerical Skills

Computer Training

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Post-Secondary Education in Office Procedures

Job description

Notice of Employment Opportunity

Administrative Assistant, Regional and Community Utilities

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a temporary full-time Administrative Assistant working with the Regional and Community Utilities (RCU) department across our various operations.

The Administrative Assistant will report to the General Manager of Regional and Community Utilities and contributes to the effective operation of the Department through the efficient and accurate handling of office and clerical duties and the effective delivery of information to the public.This position supports the Department by assisting team members in their duties, as required to meet service expectations, departmental goals and objectives.

As this position is intended to provide backup relief to our current administrative team with RCU, in addition to project support, the successful incumbent will be required to work at our various operations including the Regional Landfill, Church Road Transfer Station, Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre, French Creek Pollution Control Centre, and the RDN Administration Office.

QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma supplemented with post-secondary education in office procedures with clerical and computer training, plus one (1) to three (3) years’ prior job-related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

As this position will be required to work at various locations between Cedar and Parksville, the successful incumbent must have their own transportation.

POSITION DETAILS
This is a temporary full-time Union position starting as soon as possible until December 31, 2025, with the possibility of ending early or extension based on the operational needs of the department.The (2024) rate of pay is $32.94 to $34.67 per hour, plus 12.4% in lieu of benefits including vacation and statutory holidays, or the uninterrupted continuation of their benefits package as provided for in the Collective Agreement between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 401.

To apply for this position, send your cover letter and resume [e-mail]. Please quote competition 2025-1070 in the subject line of your email to ensure proper processing.

Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. on May 16, 2025.