Executive Administrative Assistant to the Regional Chair

Office of the Regional Chair 

Status: Contract Full Time (Assignment up to 18 months)

Salary Range: $75,695 - $94,621 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable) 

Hiring Range: $75,695 - $85,159 per annum

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON

Hours of work: 35 hours per week.  

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Executive Administrative Assistant provides confidential and administrative support to the Regional Chair and the Office of the Chair. The role is responsible for managing the Chair’s schedule, coordinating meetings and correspondence, and supporting the planning and delivery of special projects.

The successful candidate will operate in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment requiring a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

What you will do in this role:

• Manage the Regional Chair’s calendar, including scheduling and coordinating internal and external meetings
• Prepare and compile background materials, briefings, and relevant documentation for meetings and events
• Review, prioritize, and manage incoming correspondence, including email and mail, ensuring timely action and follow-up
• Track and coordinate responses to action items, ensuring deadlines are met
• Arrange travel, logistics, and accommodations for the Regional Chair and Office staff
• Provide administrative support for projects and initiatives within the Office of the Chair
• Coordinate meetings, events, and related logistics
• Maintain accurate records, files, and documentation in accordance with corporate policies and legislative requirements
• Process financial transactions including expense reconciliations, invoices, purchasing card statements, and requisitions
• Process Regional Councillor expense claims
• Maintain and update key contact lists
• Respond to phone inquiries and provide general office support
• Liaise with Council members, staff, and stakeholders, and support responses to resident and constituency inquiries
• Monitor Council and Committee activities to maintain awareness of emerging issues Provide coverage and support within the Office as required
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

What the role requires:

• Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or a related field with a minimum of four (4) years of senior administrative experience, preferably within the public or municipal sector.  Combination of education and experience may be considered
• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
• Experience supporting senior leaders in a political or executive environment is preferred
• Knowledge of municipal governance, political structures, and corporate policies and procedures
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, discretion, tact, and diplomacy
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to work outside regular business hours, as required

In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. 

Interview: Our recruitment process may include video conference technology

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.