Temporary Administrative Assistant needed ASAP

Administrative Assistant

Posting Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Temporary full-time

protecting, servicing and caring for this community. package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion. The Administrative Assistant provides coordination and confidential administrative support to department
This role manages schedules, coordinates meetings and
events, prepares detailed reports and correspondence, and handles sensitive information with discretion.
Additionally, the Administrative Assistant acts as a liaison between various departments, elected officials, and
the public, facilitating smooth interactions and addressing inquiries.

Provide administrative support to departmental leaders, including confidential correspondence and reports,
briefing notes, scheduling, travel and meeting arrangements, report review and editing.
~ municipalities, provincial and federal ministries, and other related organizations, and members of the
public.
~ Research, compile data, and initiate preliminary Committee and Council reports, correspondence, policies

municipal policies, procedures, and standards.

• partners, and staff of other levels of government.
• Support the Commissioner and other department leaders with coordination of off-site meetings, agencies

/Assist in coordination and implementation of departmental administration projects and initiatives, such as

Participate in corporate special projects and events, such as development of strategic priorities, media
events, ministry delegations, conferences, and workshops.
~ Assist in the development and maintenance of the District’s internal and external websites.

Graduation from a three-year community college program in office/ business administration or related field
~ Minimum four (4) years progressively responsible related experience, preferably in a municipal

Exceptional interpersonal / customer service skills, including tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
Ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with the public, community partners, staff, senior officials and
municipal, provincial and federal politicians.
~ Advanced proficiency in, Adobe, web-based applications and Microsoft 365 including SharePoint.

OMERS pension
Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), submit your application using the apply now link below.

The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging applications from all
Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of
goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related
accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible.
Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process.