Job Description

Join the County of Elgin as a Temporary Full-time Administrative Assistant!

Position Title: Administrative Assistant

Type: Full-time, Non-union, Contract

Compensation: $31.45 - $36.79 per hour ($57,238.83 - $66,960.71 per annum)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Vacancy: 1 existing vacancy

About the Role

The County of Elgin has a vacancy for a Temporary Full-Time Administrative Assistant within our Homes and Senior Services department at Elgin Manor in St. Thomas. This position performs a range of administrative duties under the direction of the Homes’ Administrator.

Duties include, but are not limited to processing resident admissions, completing extensive schedules and staff replacements in accordance to operating procedures and collective agreements, providing general accounting and clerical support to the Home, all while ensuring excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary Office Administration diploma.
• Experience processing Ministry of Long-term Care rate reduction applications is preferred.
• Experience in creating and maintaining complex schedules, processing timesheets, processing accounts payable and receivables along with a strong ability to comprehend and work within various computer applications including Laserfiche, Point Click Care (PCC), and Staff Schedule Care (SSC).
• Proficiency in office procedures, business machines, etc.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, composure and professionalism working in a hectic, high traffic and multi-functional department is a must.
• Flexibility and willingness to work at various locations is a must.
• Valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation is required.

Conditions of Employment:

• Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to the County of Elgin.
• Satisfactory 2-step Tuberculosis (TB) screening documentation.

Apply now!

To be considered, please complete the application process through our website https://www.elgincounty.ca/careers/.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing jobs@elgin.ca with the job title in the subject line.

We thank all those that apply and appreciate your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.