Office Administrator- Human Resources & Community Relations
Regular Full-Time
Competition No. 24-34
INTERNAL Opportunity
This is a Union Position
About our Community:
Located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, the Township of Esquimalt acknowledges its neighbouring First Nations and is committed to building strong and enduring relationships with the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations.
The Township of Esquimalt, with a population of over 17,000 is recognized as a vibrant, distinct, resilient, and diverse community for people to discover, feel welcome and belong. The Township is home to Canada’s Pacific Navy and boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities.
About our Organization:
With a high functioning, progressive Council and leadership team, and dedicated, engaged staff, the Township is an organization committed to working collaboratively to continue making Esquimalt one of the most desirable places to live, work and play.
About the Opportunity:
The Human Resource and Community Relations department is seeking a motivated, high-achieving individual to fill the full-time role of Office Administrator. Reporting to the Director but taking direction from the team, the successful candidate will be resourceful, independent and a great team player with responsibilities of administrative support and management of projects specific to the department including volunteer attraction, long term service award, and other events pertaining to community relations.
This role works independently with minimal supervision, with a wide range of tasks requiring excellent attention to detail, including drafting job postings, completing surveys, updating the website and social media platforms and inputting information into spreadsheets and databases
Our Preferred Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have excellent written communication, organizational and customer service skills, and will possess a minimum of one-year applicable post secondary education with at least 3 years of related experience, preferably in a municipal setting.
This role is well suited for an individual capable of working independently, exercising initiative, organizing, and prioritizing work with considerable tact and diplomacy. Proficient in Office Suite software applications and knowledgeable of navigating social media is essential.
Salary: $35.25 – $38.02 hourly plus benefits (2024 rates)
Hours per week: 35
Prior to applying, please review the attached job description which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills, and abilities.
Please submit your resume and covering letter quoting competition no. 24-34 by 4:00 p.m. by May 21, 2024, to: hr@esquimalt.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.