Job Description

THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD JOB OPPORTUNITY H.J. MCFARLAND MEMORIAL HOME EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR, LONG TERM CARE (TEMPORARY, MINIMUM EIGHT MONTHS) FILE #: 2023-83 Are you an effective and committed administrative professional with an interest in long term care? The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the temporary full-time position of Executive Assistant to the Director, Long Term Care, for the duration of approximately 8 months. The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing executive and confidential administrative support. Activities will range from routine to complex, to effectively support the Director with the operation of the H.J. McFarland Memorial Home, high-level customer service, and special projects as required. This position requires significant discretion and professionalism, and is privy to information which is highly sensitive and confidential in nature. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Completed post-secondary education in Business Administration, Business Management, Executive Office Administration, a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of five years of progressive administrative experience, preferably in a municipal government or health-care environment.
• Strong research, analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to undertake a range of self-directed tasks, often requiring significant attention to detail and varying in complexity.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and proactively manage competing priorities to achieve results.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, demonstrating sound political acuity and the ability to resolve concerns or issues both independently and in conjunction with the Director.
• High standards of ethics, professionalism and confidentiality to handle sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment at all times.
• Sound knowledge of and demonstrated experience with municipal or long term care home services, programs, process and initiatives, and relevant legislation is preferred.
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office and virtual meeting applications, file management, financial software and other related database applications, with a demonstrated ability to learn new software.
• Valid "G" Class Ontario Driver\'s license.
• Proof of a satisfactory criminal reference check.

The annual salary for this position is $67,510.79 per annum, as per the Non-Union By-Law. Compensation also includes 4% in lieu of vacation pay and membership in OMERS, a defined benefit pension plan. Please submit your application prior to 4:00 pm on November 24, 2023, to careers@pecounty.on.ca. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please email your request or call (613) 476-2148 ext. 1041. The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate. Job Type: Full-time
Contract length: 8 months Salary: $67,510.79 per year Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Picton, ON K0K 2T0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2023-11-24