Administrative Assistant City Manager’s Office

The City of Delta has an exciting opportunity for a Regular Full-Time Administrative Assistant in the City Manager's Office. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organized and resourceful individual with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, sound judgement and the ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of their work.The successful candidate will have an understanding of local government and its relationships with residents, other levels of government and the private sector. They will demonstrate initiative, discretion and the ability to work independently while providing comprehensive administrative support to the City Manager's Office.Reporting to the Administrative Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Receiving and organizing the City Manager and Department's communications including screening telephone calls, mail and email messages, and use independent judgment to determine items requiring priority attention.Scheduling internal/external meetings, confirming travel arrangements if necessary.Provide excellent and timely customer service to both external and internal customers, via telephone, e-mail, website and in-person, including liaising with Executive Assistants,General Managers, City Manager, Mayor and Council members.Maintain electronic tracking of customer complaints and inquiries.Coordinate meetings with staff and/or community stakeholder groups.Anticipate, identify and manage emerging issues and challenges within the department.Independently and appropriately direct internal/public requests for departmental service.Compose, proofread, edit and finalize a variety of documents, letters, memos and/or Council Reports, including those of a technical nature.Assist with planning and organizing corporate events.Support the City Manager and Deputy City Manager in both internal/external departmental projects with an ability to anticipate needs.Qualifications:
A minimum of three (3) years of high level office experience plus post-secondary education in Business Administration;
an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.A valid Class 5 BC Driver's LicenceProficiency in MS Office and desktop publishing.Local Government Management courses are an asset, as well as experience working with senior levels of government, business, residents and local associations.An ability to uphold the dignity, respect, order and confidentiality of the City of Delta is imperative. Tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive issues is necessary, and strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $77,242 - $92,113 (commensurate with experience) and an excellent benefits package including Municipal Pension Plan as well as an earned-days-off system.At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.We thank all applicants for their interest;
only those under consideration will be contacted.Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets must be submitted with your application
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