Apply By: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Competition Status: Application Screening

Approximately 692 individuals applied for this opportunity.

We are screening ALL applications received on or before the closing date and rating them against the qualifications outlined in the job ad. Applicants whose resume and cover letter best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications to do the job will be invited to continue in the hiring process.

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Program Assistant

Job ID:
238975
Organization:
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Division:
Fair, Safe and Healthy Workplaces Division
City:
Hamilton
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary assignment/contract up to 12 months with possibility of extension
Job code:
08OAD - Office Administration 08
Salary:
$26.92 - $31.31 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Help support workplace safety and fairness!

Join this vital role with the Fair, Safe & Healthy Workplaces Division and contribute to workplace safety and fairness. An impactful area that directly benefits workers and employers of Ontario!

Learn more about our division with the Ministry of Labour Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

About the job

Although every day will look different, you can expect this position to include tasks like:
• providing a range of clerical, administrative, and support services
• responding to general public inquiries
• managing office procedures
• preparing reports, spreadsheets, letters and other documentation

What you bring to the team


Customer service, communication and interpersonal skills:

You have:
• customer-service skills/orientation
• the ability to work as a team member and handle high level of stress when dealing with fatalities, work accidents and irate clients
• communication skills to provide information and obtain details of incidents and events
• written communication skills to provide information and prepare responses/correspondence

Administrative knowledge and skills:

You have:
• proficiency with computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and email
• knowledge of records management and practices to maintain electronic and manual filing systems
• knowledge of the operation of various office equipment
• knowledge of office administration policies and procedures

Analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills:

You have:
• the ability to develop a solid understanding of ministry programs and legislation.er to handle/refer enquiries and provide program information
• the ability to use sound judgment in resolving problems independently
• experience responding to inquiries and/or complaints, referring where appropriate
• organizational skills to prioritize work, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer  accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please  contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

Additional information:

Apply by:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 119 King St W, Hamilton, West Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Note:

  • C-LB-238975/25


Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.


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