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Special Projects Assistant

City of Richmond Hill · Richmond Hill, ON

# Special Projects Assistant **City of Richmond Hill** · Richmond Hill, ON · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 2 дня назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Posting Id 3471 Number of Positions 3 Department Community Services Division Recreation and Culture Services Shift Monday to Friday Rate of Pay $28.99 - $28.99 Hourly Job Type Permanent Part Time Replacement/New Position New Vacancy Posting Type Internal and External Posting Date 10/13/2026 Application Deadline 10/27/2026 Position Summary The Special Projects Assistant provides administrative, research, and operational support to the Director, Recreation and Culture and designated staff on a variety of divisional initiatives and special projects. The role assists with research, documentation, meeting coordination, project tracking, and preparation of materials to support effective project execution. Key Duties and Responsibilities - Provide administrative and logistical support for special projects and divisional initiatives. - Assist with research, data collection, and compilation of information to support project work and decision-making. - Prepare draft materials including briefing notes, reports, presentations, meeting materials, and summaries for review. - Maintain and organize project documentation, files, and tracking tools. - Update project task lists, timelines, and action items as directed. - Attend meetings to record minutes, track action items, and distribute follow-up information. - Assist with scheduling meetings, booking facilities, and arranging basic project logistics. - Support the preparation and coordination of materials for internal and external initiatives. - Assist with the coordination of meetings, workshops, events, and other project-related activities as required. - Conduct routine follow-ups on assigned tasks and action items to support timely completion. - Assist with gathering and organizing information from internal and external sources as required. - Provide general administrative support related to Recreation and Culture initiatives. - Communicate with internal staff and external contacts as required to obtain information or support assigned activities. - Adhere to all corporate policies and procedures. - Perform other duties as assigned. Education and Experience - Post-secondary education (completed or in progress) in public administration, business administration, recreation, cultural services, or related field - 2 years of related experience (including co-op, internship, or volunteer experience) in an administrative or project support capacity - Coursework or training in project management or municipal administration Required Skills/Knowledge - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to follow direction and complete assigned tasks accurately and on time. - Basic research, data gathering, and documentation skills. - Ability to organize and summarize information from a variety of sources. - Basic project tracking and coordination skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to prepare clear and professional correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting materials. - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. - Time management skills with the ability to manage competing assigned tasks. - Ability to exercise good judgment and seek direction when required. - Ability to communicate professionally with internal staff and external contacts. - Demonstrates initiative, willingness to learn, and commitment to personal development. - Demonstrates the City's corporate values of care, collaboration, courage, and service. Leadership Competencies - Builds people and culture - Cultivates open communication - Demonstrates personal leadership - Navigates and leads through complexity and change - Shapes the future Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘ View Jobs for Current Employees ’ link on the City’s Careers Page . We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

Наблюдалась 2026-10-15, впервые 2026-10-13, источник — Indeed.

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