Fire Administration/Public Education/Fire Prevention Assistant

OAFC - CA; Keene; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Peterborough is seeking a Fire Administration / Public Education / Fire Prevention Assistant. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive office management support for the Fire Department. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms. The salary range is between $57,852 and $68,871, and applications must be submitted by November 20, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience, preferably in a government or public safety environment.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and identify improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level office management support for the Fire Department.
• Respond to general information requests and coordinate activities.
• Manage multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with social media platforms

Tools

Fire Pro

GIS

VOIP

Job description

Otonabee South Monaghan Station 1 Keene

Job Description

The Township of Otonabee South-Monaghan has an immediate opening for a “Fire Administration / Public Education / Fire Prevention Assistant”, position on a full-time basis 35 hours/week – Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Position Overview

The Administrative Assistant provides high level comprehensive office management support for the Fire Department including administration, financial management and record keeping related to emergency response, training, fire prevention and public education activities and events. The Administration Assistant is primary public contact for the department, responding to general information requests and coordinating department activities. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

The successful candidate will possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience. Experience within a government or public safety environment is preferred. The successful candidate will have strong communication (written, oral, and interpersonal), ability to work independently and prioritize own work while identifying new initiatives and opportunities to improve effectiveness. The individual will be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and social media platforms including Canva, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. In addition, experience using Fire Pro, GIS, and VOIP will be an asset. The successful candidate will also be extremely well organized with the ability to effectively manage multiple initiatives and projects at one time.

The full job description is available on the Township website at www.osmtownship.ca/jobs , salary range is $57,852 - $68,871.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume, outlining qualifications, and related experience by email with “Application for Fire Administration / Public Education / Fire Prevention Assistant” in the subject line no later than 2:00pm on Thursday, November 20, 2025 to the attention of Human Resources by email [e-mail] .