Office Administrative Assistant-Summer StudentGraduate TFT

THE UNITED COUNTIES OF LEEDS AND GRENVILLE

Administration Division Economic Development Office / Clerks Department

invites applications for the position of:

OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Summer Student /Graduate TFT

(Canada Summer Jobs eligible)

Temporary Full-Time Position

Start Date: May 11th 2026

End Date: August 28th 2026

Hours: 35 hrs per week

Salary: $18.10 - $21.55/hr

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Economic Development Manager and accountable to the Economic Development Administrator / Communications Support the position will provide general office administrative support to the Economic Development Office. The department is launching new digital platforms websites CRM system and eNewsletter - where needed the position will support the transition of these platforms and assist with any research content development and data entry required.

Qualifications:

• Meet the eligibility criteria established by the Canada Summer Jobs Program;
  • be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
  • be a Canadian citizen permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with the relevant provincial legislation and regulations.
• Experience in customer service research digital marketing and public relations with a high degree of communications skills.
• Excellent computer software knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office social media and web platforms and CRM. Experience in Zoho would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated organization skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of the Leeds Grenville region including municipalities history and businesses.
• Self-motivated and self-sufficient. Work within an office environment both independently (with minimal supervision) and within a team organizational model.
• A valid and current drivers license and use of a vehicle are required.
• Additional languages are considered an asset.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Provide exceptional visitor / client information services through various communication tools.
2. Respond to visitor online enquiries and develop visitor itineraries that will enhance the visitors stay. Provide directions and reservation assistance.
3. Assist in updating and maintaining regional business directory.
4. Create support and coordinate / schedule content images and photography for multiple websites and social media.
5. Provide administrative support to the Economic Development Office.
6. Develop and maintain extensive knowledge on the region and support economic development projects.
7. Support promotion and marketing plans for the Counties Economic Development and Small Business and Tourism through various digital technology tools including website social media video etc.
8. Support distribution of promotional materials.
9. Attend meetings as part of the Leeds Grenville Economic Development and Clerks Office teams.
10. Ensuring a high level of respect for confidentiality for both the organization as a whole and staff as per the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).
11. Other related assigned duties as requested and required.

The foregoing Job Description reflects the general duties necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed to be all of the work requirements that may be inherent in this classification.

HOW TO APPLY:

Cover letter should please identify Competition # OFFIC001418 Office Administrative Assistant Summer Student/Graduate TFT and submit your cover letter and resume to the job posting on the Careers section of our website at View our Job Opportunities by 4:00 p.m. EST on /before April 24th 2026.

Applicant information is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and will only be used for candidate selection.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is committed to providing a recruitment and selection process that is both inclusive and free from barriers. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request and will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Applicants are required in advance to make any accommodation request known to Human Resources by contacting the department at 1- or using the Bell Relay Service. Human Resources will strive to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodation for all applicants during the recruitment and selection process which will ensure the process is conducted in a fair and equitable manner.

Required Experience:

Junior IC