Job Description

Administrative Secretary 3 - Environmental Protection

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Req ID:

1641

Business Unit:

Parks Recreation and Environmental Services

Division:

Environmental Protection

Regular/ Auxiliary:

Regular

Pay Grade:

CAN/05/02/J11

Rate of Pay:

$34.66 - $36.85 per hour

Hours of Work:

Up to 70 hours bi-weekly

Posting Date:

November 7, 2025

Closing Date:

Open until filled, review of submissions will occur as received

Summary

This position provides administrative support to Environmental Protection division.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Provides administrative support to division program staff, including composing routine correspondence, creating templates, performing document merges and mail outs. Proofreads and formats letters, memos and documents prepared by others for grammar, punctuation and adherence to the department formatting guidelines and style guide. Proofreads, edits and formats large, technical reports, managing schedules and submissions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. Provides administrative support to various meetings and committees including arranging meetings, preparing agendas, recording and distributing minutes and action lists, maintaining files. Provides contract oversight and administration including overseeing, directing and liaising with contractors. Prepares and processes short-term permit applications and annual renewals, maintains permits database and records. Coordinates Freedom of Information (FOI) requests received from the FOI office by distributing requests to staff, tracking response times, compiling submissions, and preparing consolidated responses for review. Provides document control support by managing incoming and outgoing correspondence through Prolog project management software for the Residuals Treatment Facility. Processes and tracks Training and Development requests and maintains the division's records, including preparing cost estimates, making travel and accommodation. arrangements, registering staff and making payment for conferences and training. Maintains the division's SharePoint site and program subsites while working with the admin team and staff to develop and update pages and manages electronic records. Provides general clerical support, including reception duties, arranging courier pickups and providing information and reports to the public, as required. Prepares and processes purchase orders and invoices in SAP, supports contract/project procurement, and coordinates year-end financial reconciliation. Provides backup for division administrative staff during absences and peak workload periods, as needed. Follows all CRD policies, procedures and standards. Performs other related duties, as required.

Key Skills & Abilities

Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills are required. Ability to take notes at meetings Proficiency and experience with MS Office Suite, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat. Superior knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and the ability to proofread scientific and technical reports. Knowledge of environmental issues and scientific terms would be an asset. Ability to deal with constantly fluctuating levels of work. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with deadline pressures, take initiative, work independently and perform all duties with minimal direction. Ability to use tact, diplomacy and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive issues/clients. Ability to operate various types of office equipment.

Qualifications

Certificate in a related discipline A minimum of 5 years' directly related experience

APPLICATIONS

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Administrative Secretary 3 | Capital Regional District

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We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible.



The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.




Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years


Experience : 5 years or more