Administrative Assistant; temporary

Administrative Assistant (temporary full-time)

Posted on February 25, 2026

Division: Drinking Water and Environmental Compliance Division

Locations: Cornwall, Kingston, Ottawa

Language of Position(s): Both English and bilingual

Job Term: 3 Temporary

• 1 temporary full-time unilingual position for up to 12 months with possible extension in Kingston
• 1 temporary full-time bilingual position for up to 9 months with possible extension in Cornwall
• 1 temporary full-time unilingual position for up to 12 months with possible extension in Ottawa

Job Code: 08

OAD – Office Administration 08

Salary: $26.92 – $31.31 Per hour

Job : 241427

The position operates within the Drinking Water and Environmental Compliance Division, East Region, which is responsible for protecting and supporting clean air, land, and water – including the delivery of safe drinking water – through provincial oversight and the administration of compliance and enforcement programs.

In this role, you will:

• provide administrative assistance and support to the management team and staff
• respond and refer general inquiries and process all mail services
• provide document processing services and manage document flow and approvals
• implement and maintain an electronic file classification system database and records management system
• provide human resources services (e.g., recruitment support)
• support procurement, forecasting and monitoring of financial transactions

Mandatory requirements for bilingual position:

• You have oral French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.

• knowledge of financial systems.
• office administration policies, procedures, guidelines and practices.
• knowledge of records management practices, procedures, filing systems and retention schedules.
• the ability to obtain knowledge of relevant sections of FIPPA and internal directives, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

• deal with all levels of staff and service providers, to answer telephones, greet visitors, respond to general program inquiries.
• coordinate small and large meetings/events and functions.
• compose routine letters from brief verbal or written instructions.
• proofread materials to ensure accuracy in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

• assess, identify and analyze the nature of inquiries.
• conduct searches and compile information.
• coordinate multiple demands, prioritize workload and meet timelines.

• You are proficient with a range of computer software including word processing, presentation and database packages, email, internet, and conference software

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