Office Administrative Assistant/Client Services

Regional Office Administrative Assistant Location Hybrid work in Peterborough, ON : Apply By: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:59 pm EDT Regional Office Administrative Assistant
Job ID: 230348 Posting status: Ministry of Natural Resources Division: Regional Operations Division City: Peterborough Position(s) language: English Job term: 1 Temporary - 12 months contracts/secondment Job code: 08OAD - Office Administration 08 Salary: $26.92 - $31.31 Per hour* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Do you have strong administrative and customer service skills? Join the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry as a Regional Office Administrative Assistant, where you'll play a key role in supporting both staff and clients. This is a great chance to build your career while helping deliver important programs and services across the region. Note: This position is required to report to and work from the physical work location a minimum of three days per week. As part of the team, you will provide essential administrative support that helps the team stay organized, informed, and running smoothly. Organizing and coordinating meetings, workshops, and travel arrangements for staff.
Preparing and distributing agendas and background materials, and attending meetings to take minutes.
Providing helpful and professional customer service to internal and external clients on ministry policies, procedures, and general inquiries.
Supporting financial administration by processing transactions and assisting with reporting tasks.
Computer, office equipment and typing proficiency:
able to use a computer and spreadsheet, database, presentation, email and internet applications proficiently to input data, produce various documents, maintain records and reconcile reports.
able to operate and maintain general office equipment such as photocopiers, faxes and telephones.
proficient in typing and word processing.
You have proven communication skills to proofread and edit documents, explain procedures and legislation, prepare correspondence in verbal or written format.
Technical skills:
You are able to understand and interpret relevant legislation such as Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), Occupational Health and Safety Act, collective agreements, financial and human resource policies and procedures.
You are familiar with office administrative procedures and purchasing.
You have math skills to review invoices and claims, and resolve discrepancies.
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1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region

Ontario Public Service Employees Union Work hours: Administrative and Support Services Posted on: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Note:

• You must apply online.
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