Council Support & Administrative Specialist

The District Of Fort St. James; Fort St. James; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension plan

Job summary

The District of Fort St. James is seeking a permanent full-time Legislative Assistant to support the Corporate Officer with council meetings, agenda packages, minutes and research.

You will help with community engagement, reports, travel arrangements for officials and staff, and front counter duties in a busy municipal office. Requirements include a post-secondary administrative diploma/certificate with 3+ years’ experience, knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong communication skills, and a Class

Qualifications

• Diploma/Certificate from a post-secondary administrative program with 3+ years of experience.
• Local government experience is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong communications (verbal and written).
• Ability to maintain professional relationships and confidentiality; Class 5 Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assist Corporate Officer with council meetings and agenda packages.
• Facilitate meeting invites, minutes and research for council and staff.
• Prepare reports, registrations and travel arrangements for elected officials.
• Assist with Front Counter and some accounts payable.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Education

Post-secondary administrative diploma/certificate

Job description

The District of Fort St. James is seeking a permanent full-time Legislative Assistant to support the Corporate Officer with council meetings, agenda packages, minutes and research.

You will help with community engagement, reports, travel arrangements for officials and staff, and front counter duties in a busy municipal office. Requirements include a post-secondary administrative diploma/certificate with 3+ years’ experience, knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong communication skills, and a Class