Posted 3 days ago
Administrative Assistant II
@ Chatham-Kent
Chatham, Ontario
Overview
Chatham-Kent is hiring a permanent full-time Administrative Assistant II in its Housing Services division. The role provides clerical, project and social media support, with occasional evening and weekend hours. The salary is $58,157 to $65,872 a year, with OMERS pension and comprehensive group benefits after a 3-month waiting period.
Pay:
$58,157–$65,872 a year
Responsibilities:
- Provide clerical support to managers, supervisors and the Administrative Assistant I
- Maintain numerous information databases
- Arrange and coordinate committee meetings and take minutes
- Conduct research and prepare reports, newsletters and marketing material
- Assist with social media sites for the division
Requirements summary:
- Related college diploma or certificate, preferably in office administration
- 6 months to 2 years of related administrative experience
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and internet
- Experience in social services or human services an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 0+ years |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, references |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | office administration |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Chatham-Kent
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
Job Status: Permanent Full-Time
Union: Non-Union
Number of Positions: 1
Hours of Work: 35
Location: Health & Human Services Building
Closing Date: November 17, 2026, 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full-time Administrative Assistant II in the Housing Services division.
Job description
The Administrative Assistant II prioritizes, performs and oversees a number of administrative tasks to achieve outcomes required by the Director as well as provide project support for Managers, Supervisors and the Administrative Assistant I.
Essential responsibilities
- Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
- Provide clerical support to Managers, Supervisors, and the Administrative Assistant I
- Assist with Social Media sites for the division
- Provide clerical support to Pathways on Park, including scheduling, inventory, and supply management
- Maintain numerous information databases
- Carry out special assignments at the request of the Manager, Housing Services
- Conduct research, collate data and information and prepare findings and information in appropriate format for use in reports, newsletters, educational documents, marketing, etc.
- Arrange and coordinate committee meetings and take minutes for various community groups
Essential qualifications
- Related College diploma or certificate, preferably in office administration program; plus six (6) months to two (2) years of related administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and internet (or other similar software programs)
Other qualifications
- Related experience working in a Social Services/Human Services related environment an asset.
Work environment/hours of work
- This position works weekday hours, with occasional evening and weekend hours
Travel requirements
This position may be required to travel occasionally to multiple worksites within Chatham-Kent during regular working hours to support operational requirements.
Background check requirements
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment. A background check may include the following: education/certification verification and employment reference check. Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (Vulnerable Sector Check) prior to commencement of employment.
Essential physical and/or safety requirements
- Sitting: constant sitting in chair (computer duties, paper work, telephone, etc.; some positions may be required to travel to different sites)
- Hands: constant fine finger dexterity (movement), mousing (computer, mousing, scrolling, file/paperwork, telephone, copier, faxing, postage machine, etc.; stapling)
Benefits
This permanent full-time position has an annual salary of $58,157 to $65,872 and will receive benefits including: participation in the OMERS pension plan (mandatory) as well as sick and vacation entitlements. Following successful completion of a 3-month waiting period, candidates will also be entitled to a comprehensive group benefits package.
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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.
Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.
www.chatham-kent.ca |
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