Office Administrative Assistant

Main Responsibilities:
• Assist with information management, including scanning, organizing, filing, storing, and destruction of paper and electronic records.
• Input information from various sources into spreadsheets and databases.
• Assist with developing policies and procedures, manuals, forms and templates.
• Conduct and compile research data, statistics and other information as required.
• Assist Corporate Communications with Severn Sound Environmental Association website updates, maintenance and monitoring.
• Provide front counter assistance and back up; including taking, responding to, and redirecting incoming phone calls as required.
• Increase public awareness of local environmental issues through the development of educational and outreach materials in-house, including news articles and social media content and attending public events.
• Perform other duties as required to support SSEA operations, including assisting with environmental monitoring or habitat assessments.

Qualifications and Key Skills:
• Has or is working towards a post-secondary diploma or degree in municipal administration, environmental science, or a related field.
• Excellent computer skills, with strong experience in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good analytical, data management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to think creatively when problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to work collaboratively.
• Reliable and willing to work a flexible schedule (overtime, evenings, and weekends).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with municipal staff, technical experts, media, and the public.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and to take initiative on projects.
• Excellent judgement and decision-making skills and the ability to come up with innovative solutions.
• Valid Class G Ontario Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract
• Must be 30 years of age or under as of contract start date

Submission Information:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the
position requirements. Resumes and cover letters submitted via email must be in PDF format and include
“Office Administrative Assistant” in the subject line to sseainfo@severnsound.ca

The contract for this position ends August 22nd 2025.

**Position, wage and term are dependent on funding approval. **

We thank all applicants for your interest in the Severn Sound Environmental Association. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.