New Job Administrative Assistant 6 (Growth & Community Services) In New Brunswick

Administrative Assistant 6 (Growth & Community Services)
Administrative Assistant 6 (Growth & Community Services)

Administrative Assistant 6 (Growth & Community Services)

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Salary : Details not provided
Location : New Brunswick

Full Description

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Manager, Customer Service & Operations in Growth and Community Services, the position is responsible for a variety of administrative duties to provide the necessary support to the management team, front line customers, Council Committees, as well as all departmental staff. The position is primarily responsible for providing front line support to customers and support to the various programs and services delivered by the Service area, ensuring services are being provided in an efficient manner and processes are meeting service area targets.

Key Responsibilities:
Ensures the efficient and effective operation of the One Stop Development Shop front counter.

Support the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and Departmental Committees of Council including the Planning Advisory Committee and Heritage Development Board, often outside of core office hours, by providing essential administrative support.

Ensure legislative requirements are being met with respect to planning and development processes.

Assist with the development and implementation of Service area or corporate engagement with the public, clients, stakeholders, partners and/or City staff.

Provides budget administration support and payroll support.

Essential Qualifications: Certification:
A proficiency and level of knowledge in Microsoft Office Systems.

A proficiency in French of Intermediate level as per the Province of New Brunswick Oral Proficiency Rating Scale is required.

Education:
A community college diploma in Business Administration, university Business Certificates, or an equivalent program is required.

Competencies:
The position requires strong customer service skills and experience, excellent communications skills both verbal and written and proven ability to work in a fast paced and demanding public facing environment.

Experience:
A minimum of one year experience in a similar role is required.

The successful applicant will work a compressed work week of 4 days (Monday to Thursday) under the City’s newly adopted Compressed Work Week Policy Trial. The work schedule is subject to change based on business requirements.

Please note: It is a condition of employment with the City of Saint John to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid certificate of medical exemption from vaccination. Those who provide a valid certificate of medical exemption are required to comply with the City’s Vaccine and Test Policy. Failure to comply with this condition of employment is cause for termination.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to:

City of Saint John
Attn: Hiring Committee
www.saintjohn.ca (careers/employment opportunities)

Only those applicants being considered further will be contacted. Testing may be done as part of consideration for employment.