EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO DCM

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government seeks an Executive Assistant to provide support to senior leadership. The role involves managing complex calendar schedules, liaising with city officials, and preparing reports. Ideal candidates possess extensive administrative experience and exceptional customer service skills. Proficiency in MS Office and a strong ability to manage sensitive matters are required. This permanent, full-time position is located at City Hall, Toronto.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience providing administrative support at the senior executive level.
• Extensive experience in issues management, providing briefings and solutions.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Deputy City Manager and executive leadership team.
• Act as the primary contact for the Office, liaising with various stakeholders.
• Prepare and draft standard correspondence and reports for senior management.

Skills

Calendar management

Customer service

Problem-solving

Judgment and discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office 365

Job description

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Job ID: 60239
Job Category:Administrative
Division & Section: Development & Growth Services
Work Location: City Hall, 100 Queen Street West Job Type & Duration: Permanent, Full Time Salary:$87,800.00 - $116,745.00 Shift Information: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 1 Posting Period:Sept 26 2025 - Oct 10 2025

AsExecutive Assistant to the Deputy City Manager, Development & Growth Services, you will provide support to the executive leadership team, specifically the Deputy City Manager, Development & Growth Services, on key service organization initiatives, Governance, Council/Committee structure and protocol, as well as the interpretation or application of Corporate/Service area policies and procedures.

Comfortable operating within a complex organization like the City of Toronto, you will act as the primary contact for the Office, providing liaison between the Deputy City Manager and General Managers/Executive Directors, Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Committees. At the same time, you will be building business relationships with the Mayor’s staff, City Councillors and their staff, Internal Auditor, Auditor General, Ombudsman, Provincial and Federal contacts. With a focus on customer service excellence, adept at working with diverse populations, and a commitment to the organizational values of reconciliation, equity, inclusion, accessibility and respect for human rights, you will also respond to enquiries from staff at all levels, officials from other levels of government and municipalities, school boards, not-for-profit organizations and other interest groups, the media and the general public.

Proactive in anticipating needs, planning ahead and determining next steps, you are aware of diverse interests and conflicting priorities typical of a multi-stakeholder environment. You will also identify contentious emerging issues, provide timely, accurate and comprehensive briefings to the Deputy City Manager, and work directly with senior staff to find workable solutions. At times, we might rely on you as you provide vacation coverage for the Executive Assistant to the City Manager.

With your extensive experience in providing administrative support at the senior executive level, in a fast-paced corporate environment, you are highly skilled in complex calendar management, including scheduling and adjusting to meet last minute priorities. You have exhibited exceptional ability to handle extremely sensitive and confidential matters with a high level of professionalism, flexibility, discretion, judgement, diplomacy and tact. Technically proficient and an excellent communicator, you also have an extensive experience preparing and drafting standard correspondence and reports, as well as editing and formatting complex reports, correspondence, charts, tables and statements for senior management.

You enjoy and often prefer working independently, with limited supervision and guidance, successfully prioritizing and managing multiple tasks and your own time, yet demonstrate outstanding customer service skills, with a strong desire to assist others, and the ability to establish rapport and foster a team-based environment. A strong problem-solver, skilled in using innovation and initiative to resolve any conflicts, you can communicate easily and persuasively at all levels of the organization – from front-line staff and senior management to elected officials – and with a wide range of external contacts

With a highly adaptable and approachable style, you are able to think on your feet, quickly adjusting to changing conditions and priorities. Proficient in MS Office and complex calendaring systems, you thrive in supporting senior leadership in a multi-faceted administrative role.

Key Qualifications:

• Considerable experience providing administrative support at the senior executive level, including complex calendar management and scheduling.
• Extensive experience in issues management, providing briefings and solutions to senior leaders.
• Extensive experience preparing and drafting standard correspondence and reports, editing and formatting complex reports, correspondence, charts, tables and statements for senior management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Office 365, and calendar management software.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, sensitivity and a high degree of political acuity.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance, skilled in prioritizing your own work.
• Excellent customer service skills, driven to assist and problem solve, while building rapport and strong relationships.
• Experience working closely with City Council considered an asset.
• Highly adaptable and ability to adjust to changing conditions and priorities.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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