Administrative Assistant (Part-time) - Jobs in Shields, SK

Job Description

Brief DescriptionThe Resort Village of Shields is a lakeside community nestled along the west shore of Blackstrap Lake, located just 47 kilometers south of Saskatoon in the Rural Municipality of Dundurn. Under direction of the Resort Village of Shields Council and the Chief Administrative Officer the Administrative Assistant for the Resort Village of Shields performs activities necessary for administration within the Village. Work is structured to achieve the effectiveness, efficiency, and financial goals of the municipality.Duties/Responsibilities

• Respond or forward to appropriate person, resident questions and inquiries in person, electronically and by phone.

• Review daily transactions, receipt payments and identify and correct any problems or errors.

• Prepare reports, newsletters, letters of direction and other communications as required.

• Assists CAO with financial entries as required.

• Assists CAO with preparing Council packages and taking minutes.

• Prepare necessary reports as directed by CAO.

Ideal Qualities

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Problem solver

• Motivated to learn, can work individually or as part of a team with minimal supervision

• Ability to work responsibly and follow through with assignments in a timely manner

• Self-directed self-motivated

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Experience using Microsoft word and excel

• Ability to learn to use new software as required.

Supervision/ Reporting The Administrative Assistant will report directly to the CAO. They will receive general guidance and direction and are expected to work independently on all assigned tasks.Qualifications, Education and TrainingThe following experience and training recommended for this position is:

• Graduation from a recognized business course is preferred but will consider a combination of skills and abilities developed from Administrative/Office experience.

• Prefer previous experience working for a municipality but will consider other Office/Administration combinations of experience.

Employment Term/Hours of Work This is a temporary part-time position of approximately 20-25 hrs a week for a term of approximately 1 year.CompensationThe wage for this position is between $22/$25 hour based on experience and will be determined at time of hiring. There will be a probationary period of 3 months. Weekly time sheets will be kept by the administrative assistant and will be reviewed by CAO. All time reported should reflect only scheduled or pre-authorized hours set by CAO.Requires Security CheckAcceptable current Criminal Record Check is required upon offer of employment.To ApplyIf you are interested in applying, please submit a resume and cover letter to the administrator on or before September 1st at 4:00pm. Submissions can be sent to 8 Procter Drive, Shields SK S7C 0A1.While we thank everyone who takes the time to apply, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contractContract length: 12-18 monthsPart-time hours: 25 per weekSalary: $22.00-$25.00 per hourFlexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Shields, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Municipal Government: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative: 1 year (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-09-01Expected start date: 2022-09-15Quick Apply

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