Administrative Assistant

The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applications to join our team as an Administrative Assistant.

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day you are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes' residents and businesses. We work to our values of Accountability, Respect and Teamwork and we want you to Jump In with us

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following: flexible work hours, remote and hybrid working arrangements, OMERS pension (defined benefit), employer paid benefits package including short and long term disability income replacement, education reimbursement and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.

• Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Parks, Recreation and Culture)
• Wage: $31.23 hourly (2026)
• Reports To: Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture

Hours: 70 hours per two week pay period; typically 8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday but hours will vary based on service needs

Other: General office environment, some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be required in accordance with job requirements

• Provide information in response to requests from the public and provides information requiring varying degrees of research and personal contact concerning the Department and its affairs, emphasizing customer service
• Act as a liaison between the public, staff and other public or private agencies, along with maintaining telephone, counter reception, and e-mail communication
• Review invoices and statements for accuracy related to the department and ensure that all invoices are properly coded, approved by senior staff and forwarded to Accounts Payable for payment
• Act as a division liaison with Finance and generate required purchase orders, change order request, etc.
• Responsible for inventory control and input and divisional data collection and input into various departmental and corporate computer systems
• Schedule appointments, meetings, book conferences/workshops, training, etc. and make travel arrangements
• Handle the permit process for seasonal docking facilities and maintain the records for these facilities
• Assist with facility bookings and registration processes
• Troubleshoot cash handling and computer related issues
• Coordinate and track staff vacation requests
• Occasional travel is required to attend meetings and training
• Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.
• Provide clerical support to various committees, including agenda preparation, printing and distribution, meeting attendance, minute preparation and required follow-up such as correspondence and drafting reports for final approval
• Review all incoming correspondence by mail, fax and courier, obtains background information, and forwards on to the appropriate staff
• Compose letters and correspondence for signature and prepares reports and agreements as required; proof reads for accuracy, grammatical errors and completeness
• Collect and enter statistical data and calculate, and produce reports and statistical information for the Manager
• Maintain and update multiple department databases and provide related information and reports
• Maintain paper and electronic filing systems, including confidential files, and may act as records liaison for the department/division
• Research information and manage/assist with special projects
• Support a variety of division related projects, such as research, database management, ordering and distribution of supplies, promotional materials, etc. Input payroll data, ensuring accuracy and completeness, check time card data, and maintain employee data records and databases
• Assist the Manager in preparation and monitoring of budgets for the division
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Handle the permit process for seasonal docking facilities and maintain the records for these facilities
• Assist with facility bookings and registration processes
• Troubleshoot cash handling and computer related issues
• Coordinate and track staff vacation requests
• Occasional travel is required to attend meetings and training
• Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.

• Post-secondary diploma in Office Administration or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of related experience, preferably in a municipal environment
• Office experience in the specific business of the department is preferred
• Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion
• Demonstrated customer-service and interpersonal skills at a level to develop and to maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, and the ability to deal with multiple demands
• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement
• Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by municipal policies and procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check, including a vulnerable sector search will be required

The City of Kawartha Lakes is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are dedicated to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the recruitment and selection process.