Executive Assistant to the CAO and Mayor Municipality: City of White Rock This posting closed on September 10, 2012 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 2012-22(C) (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Administration Job Description: The City of White Rock is a unique, ocean-side community of 20,000 citizens known for its sunny weather, expansive beach, historic pier, delightful restaurants, and sense of community. The City is located half an hour south of Vancouver on the shore of Semiahmoo Bay. Duties: The Administration Department seeks an experienced administrative professional to join their area as Executive Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Mayor. This position performs a variety of highly responsible, confidential and complex administrative duties primarily in support of the CAO and Mayor and exercises considerable independence of judgment in providing assistance and clarification in response to internal/public queries relating to city policies, by-laws and regulations. The Executive Assistant role involves frequent contact with internal and external stakeholders and requires the ability to independently and appropriately direct requests for departmental service and determine priority and the required level of Mayor, Council, and/or CAO involvement and follow through. The successful incumbent will maintain and prepare confidential records and correspondence, undertake research and special projects, coordinate and confirm the Mayor’s role during special events, attend meetings and follow up on actions assigned to staff and perform general office support duties. Skill Requirements: The ideal candidate for this opportunity has held progressively responsible administrative support positions and has consistently demonstrated a professional, courteous and cooperative approach to customer service provision. Qualifications include the completion of a post secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Office Administration or a related discipline and considerable experience providing administrative support to senior management in a public or private sector environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential to this role, along with the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and discretion when required. Salary: A competitive salary and benefits package is offered for this Exempt position. Additional Information: If your experience and education have prepared you for success in this position and you are committed to working in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy, and safe environment, please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@whiterockcity.ca. Web Address: www.whiterockcity.ca/careers Address: City of White Rock 15322 Buena Vista Ave White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6 E-mail: hr@whiterockcity.ca Fax: 604-541-2150 Opening Date: August 21, 2012 08:30 AM Closing Date: September 10, 2012 04:30 PM *Thank you for your interest. Only selected applicants will be contacted. Back