Administrative Assistant to the Mayor

Job Responsibility:

(Permanent Full-Time)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

West Vancouver has an opening for a permanent full-time Administrative Assistant to the Mayor.

Reporting to the Mayor and the Municipal Manager, this position will be responsible for:

• Providing general administrative support including the preparation of reports, presentations, presentations, correspondence, Board packages, agendas, and meeting minutes, and making travel arrangements;

• Confidence in digital communication, social media and online marketing

• Serving as primary initial contact for all matters pertaining to the Mayor and manage the Mayor's calendar and activities, linking pertinent information to tasks as necessary, using judgement to determine priority and sensitivity of tasks and issues;

• Independently researches and analyzes on issues and information pertaining to the Mayor's office,

• Acts as Mayor's representative as requested and appropriate;

• Ensures professionalism, confidentiality and excellence in all aspects of the work;

• Works with internal committees as required;

• Provides support to the Office of the Municipal Manager as required and participates with other duties, events and special projects as assigned

The ideal candidate will have the ability to multi-task; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; the ability to exercise independent judgment, initiative, tact, discretion and diplomacy; sound knowledge of software applications, including Microsoft Office; and knowledge of local government and its relationships with residents and the private sector.

The preferred candidate has completed courses in public administration, or a university degree will be an asset, or a combination of education and comprehensive related experience. A BC Driver's Licence valid for the Province of British Columbia is required.

The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable Police Information Check and a copy of their credentials.

Position Status: Exempt - Permanent Full-Time Hours of Work: 35 hours per week. Hours and days of work may vary and must be available for day and evening shifts. Salary: $61,300 - $76,700 per annum Closing Date: 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 To Apply: Please visit the District of West Vancouver's Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position. We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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