Apply By: Thursday, May 21, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Administrative Assistant

Job ID:
243879
Organization:
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Division:
Social Assistance Programs Division, Social Assistance Service Delivery Branch
City:
Kingston
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary up to 12 months with possible extension
Job code:
08OAD - Office Administration 08
Salary:
$26.92 - $31.31 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Make a difference every day. Use your administrative skills to support busy operations and help teams deliver timely, effective service.

About the job

As part of a busy team, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations and service delivery. You will manage a range of administrative and customer service activities that require organization, accuracy, and sound judgment.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will:
• Deliver front-line customer service by handling calls, visitors, and routine inquiries
• Prepare documents; enter, update, and coordinate data across multiple systems
• Process correspondence, manage calendars and schedules, and arrange travel
• Support expense tracking, filing systems, and general office operations
• Track and follow up on action and information requests to ensure timeliness and accuracy

What you bring to the team


Administrative and technical skills

You have:
• proficiency with common office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• the ability to follow established processes, procedures, and guidelines
• the ability to maintain organized records and tracking systems
• learn and apply program-specific policies and requirements to support service delivery

Organization and time management

You have:
• the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• attention to detail when tracking information and preparing materials

Communication skills

You have:
• clear and professional communication, both written and verbal
• the ability to respond to inquiries and provide accurate information

Problem-solving and judgment

You have:
• the ability to prioritize competing demands and resolve issues effectively
• sound judgment to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

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:

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 31 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.

We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• options for group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Additional information:

Apply by:
Thursday, May 21, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 1055 Princess St, Kingston, East Region, Criminal Record Check
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Note:

  • About security checks:
    A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
    If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
    Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
  • The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
  • C-SS-243879/26


How to apply:

  1. You must apply online.
  2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
  3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
  4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
  5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
  6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

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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