Are you a highly organized administrative professional who thrives working in a high pressure environment? If so, consider this challenging opportunity with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, where you will provide executive administrative services to help deliver on the region's priorities.
We promote a respectful, equitable, accessible, diverse, and inclusive (READI) workplace that is anti-racist and free from harassment and discrimination. Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint and the
OPS 2017-2021 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion
NOTE: Depending on the successful candidate this position can work from any of the posted office locations (Cochrane, Kirkland Lake, North Bay or South Porcupine)
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• provide a wide range of administrative and executive support services including preparing and reviewing correspondence;
• work with financial and human resource documents;
• provide customer service to internal and external clients;
• maintain and coordinate a complex and dynamic calendar, handling all aspects of travel and meeting;
• maintain filing systems.
What you bring to the team
Judgment and Organizational skills:
• You have demonstrated organizational and time management skills and a successful track record of effectively multi-tasking and dealing with competing demands with tight deadlines.
• You possess good judgment and problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities to deal with inquiries and discrepancies.
• You have shown the ability to apply sound judgment, tact and political acuity in identifying contentious matters and taking appropriate action.
Administrative and Financial knowledge/skills:
• You possess demonstrated experience in providing administrative support.
• You have experience applying general office procedures, practices and methods.
• You possess proven arithmetic and financial skills to reconcile payments, track expenditures and assist with budget forecasting.
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• You have proven communication skills to liaise with clients and convey information or explanations to managers, colleagues and clients.
• You demonstrate interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy and ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information and difficult customer service situations.
Computer skills:
• You have proven computer skills including the ability to use various software such as word-processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, Internet/Intranet, and databases.