Executive Assistant to the Mayor

The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to the Mayor in Prince Edward, Ontario. The role provides comprehensive administrative support to the Mayor, Councillors, and senior offices, and serves the public with excellent service and discretion.

The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in Business or Office Administration, at least five years of administrative experience in municipal government, strong communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of administrative experience, preferably in municipal government.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment at all times.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Availability to work beyond normal hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Mayor and Council.
• Serve as first point of contact for the Mayor's Office and public inquiries.
• Coordinate information flow between Mayor, Councillors, CAO and Clerk's Office.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct in all dealings.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Discretion and professionalism

Education

Post-secondary education in Business or Office Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Job description

• Full Time
• Executive Assistance
• Prince Edward, ON
• $74,065.40 - $103,709.43 Annually
• Closes November 20, 2026

Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the permanent full-time position of Executive Assistant to the Mayor. This position serves as the first point of contact for the Office of the Mayor, providing comprehensive administrative support and advice to the Mayor on a broad range of issues and activities, and basic administrative support to Members of Council. The Executive Assistant also delivers customer service to the public, with a demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence and strong communication skills in all daily responsibilities. While the position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer, this position primarily takes direction from the Mayor and supports the strategic priorities of the Mayor and Council.

The Executive Assistant acts as a liaison between the Mayor’s Office, all members of Council, the CAO’s Office, the Clerk’s Office, the Supervisor of Communications and Consultation, other levels of government and public and community organizations. This position is responsible for providing timely, accurate information to the Mayor, Councillors and CAO, and for responding to direction and decisions as required.

The Executive Assistant must demonstrate sensitivity to the individual style and practices of the current Mayor and Councillors to facilitate their role in the community. Trust, honesty, loyalty and confidentiality between the Mayor, Councillors and the Executive Assistant is critical to the position. Matters of a confidential nature shall be treated with due regard for the best interest of the municipality and its staff.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Completed post-secondary education in Business or Office Administration or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• A minimum of five years of administrative experience is required, preferably in a municipal government environment with knowledge of the Municipal Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, communication and customer service skills with the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment at all times.
• Ability to assess a situation and respond appropriately, demonstrating good judgement, discretion and professionalism, using trouble-shooting and problem solving skills to diffuse potentially volatile situations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently under own initiative, to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, data management and other related database applications.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Availability to work beyond normal hours of work, including evenings and weekends, and off-site, as required.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization and to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make this known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.