Executive Assistant to the Commissioner of Corporate Services and CFO

Executive AssistantCommissioner of Corporate Services and CFO

Corporate Services Office of the Commissioner

Status: Regular Full Time

Salary Range: $73850-$92313 perannum (plus comprehensive benefits)

Hire Range: $73850 - $83.081.50 per annum

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

Location:10 Peel Centre Drive Brampton Ontario

Hours of work:35 hours per week

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of over 1.5 million residents every day.

At Peel Region were driven by our purpose: to build a Community for Life. Our commitment to service excellence equity and innovation helps us shape a region where everyone thrives. As a values-based organization were proud of our caring and inclusive culture and were looking for leaders who reflect our values Care Service Excellence and Integrity.

Were currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled Executive Assistant to the Commissioner of Corporate Services and CFO someone who thrives in a fast-paced high-impact environment and brings both strategic foresight and tactical execution to a critical support role. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of regional decision-making champion collaboration and help shape services that directly impact the community.

As the Executive Assistant to the Commissioner of Corporate Services and CFO you will be the central point of contact for the Commissioners Office ensuring smooth operations seamless communication and high-level coordination across the department and with internal and external stakeholders. Youll provide confidential executive-level support guide and align divisional administrative teams and play a key role in shaping departmental leadership efficiency.

You will lead with purpose offer sound judgment and bring forward a service-first approach all while contributing to projects that matter to the community and mentoring the next generation of administrative professionals.

What youll do in this role:

• Champion Coordination & Support: Serve as the trusted advisor and administrative lead to the Commissioner and department leadership team managing schedules briefings and communications with discretion and accuracy.
• Deliver High-Level Executive Support: Prepare and manage correspondence memos reports and presentations. Maintain efficient systems that ensure timely action and compliance with corporate standards.
• Lead Office Operations: Coordinate policy updates council reports and internal communication processes. Maintain personnel and performance records for the departmental leadership team.
• Drive Administrative Excellence: Provide day-to-day oversight mentorship and alignment of departmental administrative teams promoting a culture of service and collaboration.
• Coordinate Political and Stakeholder Engagement: Plan and manage interactions with Regional Councillors residents community partners and external boards to support strategic priorities events and public engagement.
• Manage Financial and HR Administration: Oversee procurement expenses and financial reporting. Coordinate HR documentation and assist in the recruitment and onboarding of key administrative staff.
• Advance Strategic Projects: Support corporate initiatives and manage cross-functional projects that enhance service delivery operations and administrative functions across the department.
• Enable Technology & Change: Act as a departmental liaison for technology updates. Maintain document workflows including DocuSign and electronic recordkeeping.
• Lead by Example: Influence a culture of continuous improvement equity and integrity offering reliable leadership in a complex and politically sensitive environment.

What the role requires:

• Post-secondary education in administration or related field with at least 5 years of executive-level support experience in a complex high-profile environment. A combination of education and experience may be considered
• Political acuity and strong understanding of regional government functions systems and procedural frameworks.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders elected officials staff and the public.
• Strong organizational analytical and communication skills with a proven ability to juggle competing priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite SharePoint SAP and digital tools used to support administrative and governance functions.
• Experience mentoring or guiding administrative teams and driving alignment across divisional support functions.
• High level of professionalism integrity confidentiality and discretion in all interactions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion through continuous development modelling inclusive behaviours and proactively managing bias.

Why Choose Peel

At Peel we invest in our people because we know they are the key to our success. We offer:

• A Purpose-Driven Culture Be part of a team thats passionate about public service and building a resilient inclusive and compassionate community.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Pension Support for your health future and well-being through extended health plans OMERS pension and more.
• Growth & Development Access learning opportunities mentorship and leadership programs to grow your career.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance Hybrid work opportunities and programs that support your personal and professional needs.
• Recognition & Community A workplace where your contributions are valued and your voice matters.

In this role youll 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.

Its important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that were compliant with all regulations and policies.

Peel Region 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 youre a driven and collaborative professional who brings care creativity and excellence to everything you do wed love to hear from you. Please apply on-line.

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200000 businesses.

Were working to create a community that is safe inclusive and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6700 strong and since 1974 weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services health programs long-term care and services for seniors child care support garbage collection and recycling waste water and water treatment road maintenance financial assistance and housing support.

Recognized by Canadas Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity practices inclusion recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact

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