Special Projects Assistant Job Details | Richmond Hill

City of Richmond Hill; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Richmond Hill is seeking a Special Projects Assistant to provide administrative, research, and operational support to the Director of Recreation and Culture and designated staff. You will assist with research, documentation, meeting coordination, project tracking, and preparation of materials for effective project execution.

The role requires strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education (completed or in progress) in public administration, business administration, recreation, cultural services, or related field
• 2 years of related experience (including co-op, internship, or volunteer experience) in an administrative or project support capacity
• Coursework or training in project management or municipal administration
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support for special projects and divisional initiatives.
• Assist with research, data collection, and compilation of information to support project work and decision-making.
• Prepare draft materials including briefing notes, reports, presentations, meeting materials, and summaries for review.
• Maintain and organize project documentation, files, and tracking tools.
• Update project task lists, timelines, and action items as directed.
• Attend meetings to record minutes, track action items, and distribute follow-up information.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, booking facilities, and arranging basic project logistics.
• Support the preparation and coordination of materials for internal and external initiatives.
• Assist with the coordination of meetings, workshops, events, and other project-related activities as required.
• Conduct routine follow-ups on assigned tasks and action items to support timely completion.
• Assist with gathering and organizing information from internal and external sources as required.
• Provide general administrative support related to Recreation and Culture initiatives.
• Communicate with internal staff and external contacts as required to obtain information or support assigned activities.
• Adhere to all corporate policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Documentation skills

Meeting coordination

Project tracking

Research/data collection

Education

Post-secondary education in public administration or related field

Coursework or training in project management or municipal administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Special Projects Assistant

Posting Id 3471

Number of Positions 3

Department Community Services

Division Recreation and Culture Services

Shift Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay $28.99 - $28.99 Hourly

Job Type Permanent Part Time

Replacement/New Position New Vacancy

Posting Type Internal and External

Posting Date 10/13/2026

Application Deadline 10/27/2026

Position Summary

The Special Projects Assistant provides administrative, research, and operational support to the Director, Recreation and Culture and designated staff on a variety of divisional initiatives and special projects. The role assists with research, documentation, meeting coordination, project tracking, and preparation of materials to support effective project execution.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support for special projects and divisional initiatives.
• Assist with research, data collection, and compilation of information to support project work and decision-making.
• Prepare draft materials including briefing notes, reports, presentations, meeting materials, and summaries for review.
• Maintain and organize project documentation, files, and tracking tools.
• Update project task lists, timelines, and action items as directed.
• Attend meetings to record minutes, track action items, and distribute follow-up information.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, booking facilities, and arranging basic project logistics.
• Support the preparation and coordination of materials for internal and external initiatives.
• Assist with the coordination of meetings, workshops, events, and other project-related activities as required.
• Conduct routine follow-ups on assigned tasks and action items to support timely completion.
• Assist with gathering and organizing information from internal and external sources as required.
• Provide general administrative support related to Recreation and Culture initiatives.
• Communicate with internal staff and external contacts as required to obtain information or support assigned activities.
• Adhere to all corporate policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education (completed or in progress) in public administration, business administration, recreation, cultural services, or related field
• 2 years of related experience (including co-op, internship, or volunteer experience) in an administrative or project support capacity
• Coursework or training in project management or municipal administration

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow direction and complete assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Basic research, data gathering, and documentation skills.
• Ability to organize and summarize information from a variety of sources.
• Basic project tracking and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear and professional correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Time management skills with the ability to manage competing assigned tasks.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and seek direction when required.
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal staff and external contacts.
• Demonstrates initiative, willingness to learn, and commitment to personal development.
• Demonstrates the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage, and service.

Leadership Competencies

• Builds people and culture
• Cultivates open communication
• Demonstrates personal leadership
• Navigates and leads through complexity and change
• Shapes the future

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.