Government Administrative Assistant

Thompson-Nicola Regional District
Administrative Assistant - Corporate and Legislative Services Department

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) would like to acknowledge that we connect with many First Nation communities across our vast regional district. TNRD administrative offices are located on the traditional Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Territory, situated within the unceded ancestral lands of the Secwépemc Nation.
Encompassing an unparalleled geographic region in the heart of British Columbia, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) offers the best of both worlds. Urban life within vibrant communities and outlying rural regions showcases the region's beauty - pristine but rugged mountains, rolling grasslands, lush evergreen forests, and historical and modern areas, all within 45,000 square kilometers. Headquartered in the heart of downtown Kamloops, the TNRD provides a wide range of local government services to the population of 144,000 living within its 11 diverse municipalities and 10 electoral areas.
The Role:
Reporting to the Corporate Officer, the Corporate Services Administrative Assistant provides expert administrative support for the various services, including formal governance and regulatory functions, provided by this team to TNRD residents.
Activities can include; correspondence, compiling supporting information, tracking, procurement and contract support, responding to public queries, reception backup coverage, general administrative and other related duties. The Administrative Assistant attends Board and Committee meetings and records, and transcribes minutes, and will assist with event arrangements as required. Using exceptional administrative skills, the Assistant creates and maintains departmental documentation, such as letters and spreadsheets and maintains comprehensive filing and electronic document management systems. This role may also assist with contracts, invoicing, departmental service coordination work, and other tasks as required.
This position is based out of the TNRD Civic Building which is located in the heart of downtown sunny Kamloops. The vibrant TNRD Civic Building also houses the Kamloops Library, the Kamloops Art Gallery and a busy café.
Required Education and Experience:
Certificate in business administration and a minimum of two years’ recent, related experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Local government experience, in particular directly related to the type of work/services provided by this department, will be given preference.

Required Skills and Abilities:
Excellent writing, communication, and customer service skills are required, with the ability to respond with tact and courtesy
Exceptional technical skills in MS Office, including:

Word functionality including mail merges, indexes, table of contents, utilizing styles, tracking changes, etc.
Excel functionality including linking workbooks, creating formulas, worksheet/workbook protection, etc.
Outlook functionality including calendar management, sharing contacts, creating groups, etc.
Ability to perform electronic word processing at 60 WPM.
Ability to work under limited supervision and manage multiple overlapping priorities or deadlines is essential.
Ability to effectively contribute to a highly effective team working in a very busy, dynamic environment.
Excellent communication and customer service skills are required, with the ability to respond with tact and courtesy.
Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:
Basic knowledge of PowerPoint, including creating presentations, animations, slide transitions, creating charts and diagrams, etc.
Basic knowledge of Access or other relational database programs including entering data and running reports.

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This position falls under the provisions of the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 900. The placement of the Administrative Assistant is at Pay Grade 2, which is $2,086.11 to $2,404.55/biweekly (2025). This position requires a Criminal Record Check and a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License (must provide a clean Driver’s Abstract).
Applications must be submitted by 11:00pm PST, and include a cover letter and a resume outlining your qualifications and experience.
Due to a high volume of applicants, only those moving forward in the hiring process will be contacted. Thank you for considering the Thompson Nicola Regional District as a place to share your talents!