Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Full time

The Place - A Small City with Big Ideas

Welcome to Salmon Arm, a vibrant city where a combination of beauty and forward thinking attracts adventurers, entrepreneurs and families of all ages. A place that’s open to innovative ways to do more, live more and make more of a difference.

Ranked #1 place to live in British Columbia and #6 in Canada (2019, Maclean’s Magazine), Salmon Arm, on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc people, is half way between Calgary and Vancouver on the shores of Shuswap Lake and offers authentic community, vibrant lifestyle and a thriving economy.

The Position - A Professional Opportunity to Join a Dynamic Team

Reporting to the Corporate Officer, this position is instrumental in providing administrative support to Council, the Chief Administrative Officer and the City Leadership team and includes providing support services of confidential nature requiring a high level of accuracy and minimal supervision. The Executive Assistant position is a highly specialized position responsible for assisting with professional administrative duties resulting from requirements under the Community Charter and the Local Government Act.

Required Education, Ability and Skill:

• Relevant post-secondary education in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience in administration, preferably in a municipal environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and co-ordinate a variety of complex tasks and assignments;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information;
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).

This position offers a salary range of $63,140 – $69,975 per year together with an attractive benefit package. Please visit our web site at www.salmonarm.ca for a full job description as well as additional background information on our community.

If you are interested in growing your career and you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we look forward to you contacting us or submitting your resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources, City of Salmon Arm
E-mail: humanresources@salmonarm.ca

The posting will remain open until filled.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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