Executive Assistant

District of Lake Country; Lake Country; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a dynamic Executive Assistant in a forward-thinking local government. This permanent full-time position offers the chance to provide vital administrative support to the Mayor, Council, and Senior Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a deep understanding of local government procedures, and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion. With a competitive salary and a hybrid work arrangement, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Generous vacation and wellness leave

100% Employer-covered health and dental benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Municipal pension program

Career and professional development

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years toward a college diploma in relevant fields.
• Five years in a local government administrative setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential administrative support to Mayor and Council.
• Coordinate events and appointments for the Mayor and Council.
• Manage schedules and briefings for Mayor activities.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Confidentiality

Diplomacy

Local Government Knowledge

Education

College Diploma in Office Administration

Certificate in Local Administration

Job description

About the Opportunity

The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Executive Assistant, based in Lake Country, BC.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Executive Assistant is a detail-oriented, high performer responsible for providing confidential administrative support to the Mayor, Council, Chief Administrative Officer, and Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a high level of confidentiality, sound judgment, diplomacy and understanding of local government complexity in a political environment.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited:

• Provide reception and confidential administrative support and services to the Mayor,

Council, Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Leadership Team;

• Provide weekly, monthly and yearly schedule for Mayor activities including weekly

briefings on anticipated meetings and events;

• Proactively coordinate all functions in preparation for Council events, conferences,

and appointments including travel, catering, venues and virtual meetings, for the Mayor, Council and Chief Administrative Officer.

More About You

To qualify for this role, you must have a minimum of two years toward a college diploma in office administration, business administration, public administration or other relevant diploma, or a certificate in local administration awarded by the Board of Examiners and a minimum of five years’ in a local government administrative setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

As our ideal candidate, you have thorough knowledge of advanced knowledge of corporate and administration legislation and procedures affecting local government. You are an exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, and skilled in dealing with highly confidential matters with courtesy and diplomacy.

Above all, we value a collaborative attitude with the ability to build positive and productive working relationships.

About the Benefits

• This exempt position offers a competitive annual salary in the range of $80,357 to $88,762 based on a 35 hour work week.


• Eligibility for annual salary increases as approved by Council.


• Hybrid work from home arrangements that blend in-office and remote work available for eligible positions.


• Generous vacation and wellness leave.


• 100% Employer-covered extended health and dental benefit premiums.


• Employee and Family Assistance Program.


• An attractive municipal pension program.


• Career and professional development.


• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture.

For further details please see the job description.

Posting will be opened till filled. Applicationswill be reviewed as they are received.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.