Executive Assistant
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Job Description
The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community strengthening our ability to provide high-quality services and excellent customer service to addition the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons to self-declare when submitting their applications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
We are actively recruiting for a professional highly skilled and experienced individual to assume the role of Executive Assistant within the Administration Department. Reporting to the Chief of Executive and Strategic Support the incumbent is responsible for providing a full range of routine and confidential administrative support services in politically and administratively sensitive areas to the Mayor and Council senior management and departmental managers including special assignments involving a variety of projects for the City.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a post-secondary diploma in administration or a related field along with a minimum of 5 years experience in progressively responsible confidential administrative positions. A valid Class 5 Drivers license is also required.
The incumbent must be proficient in Adobe Acrobat and MS Office suite including software such as Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Word. The ability to build strong relationships quickly with internal and externally stakeholders is required in order to establish effective channels of communication and a trusted relationship. The incumbent must have the ability to assess and constantly evaluate priorities. Good judgement and discretion is required; including the ability to problem solve and mediate various situations with multiple stakeholders. Short-listed candidates may be required to complete a skills assessment prior to being selected for an interview.
SALARY
The City of Yellowknife offers an attractive starting salary of $96305 as well as a comprehensive benefits package including monthly housing and travel allowances and a defined benefit pension plan.
Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than September 19 2025.
Please visit the City of Yellowknife website at: to submit your resume and proof of education (i.e. copy of your diploma or unofficial transcripts).
Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
