Now Hiring: Executive Assistant/Communications Assistant

The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg is seeking a qualified, dynamic and skilled candidate to fill the role of Executive Assistant/Communications Assistant to the Mayor and CFO/Director, Corporate Services.

Responsibilities

The Executive Assistant/Communications Assistant provides full administrative support to the assigned office/department specific to the reporting structure, and acts as a liaison between the Mayor and CFO/Director, Corporate Services and all members of the SMT, constituents and other internal and external contacts. The position also ensures effective coordination and communications between respective departments to ensure efficient operations of the assigned department/divisions and the Executive Office. The Executive Assistant/Communications Assistant liaises with Town’s departments to coordinate, create and support internal and external Town communications and  the day to day functions of the department to ensure efficiencies and optimal operations.   The Executive Assistant/Communications Assistant will also  lead and support various department/division specific projects specific in alignment  with goals and objectives of the Town’s Strategic Plan and the Municipality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year college diploma or University Degree in public or business administration, public relations or media or digital communications studies or related field;
• Completion, or demonstrated progress towards completion of the Municipal Administration Program through AMTCO considered an asset (must be willing to complete training); and
• Education and Awareness regarding Indigenous Relations, considered an asset (must be willing to complete training).

Work Experience

• Minimum 4 to 5 years of relevant administrative, project management and customer service experience, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment;
• Minimum 1-2 years experience providing cross departmental corporate communications supports, direct experience preferred but transferrable relevant experience will be considered;
• Experience with communications products, social media, marketing and public relations;
• Supervisory experience, considered an asset;
• Experience proofreading materials for grammar, spelling and readability including experience with accessibility design standards; and
• Experience in Indigenous Relations, considered an asset.

Employment Level: Full-time

Work Conditions

Work is conducted in an office environment with off-site meetings as required. Hours of work are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday with overtime as required. Attendance at Council meetings and special project meetings and special events as required. Occasional lifting up to 10 kg.

The 2025 salary range for this non-union position is $72,605 to $90,754.

Eligibility Statement: We appreciate all applications and expressions of interest however, only those selected for an interview will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), 2001 S.O. 2001 and will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection.

Equity Statement: The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an equitable, inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarian's with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 will accommodate the needs of applicants. Applicants invited to participate in the recruitment and selection process are asked to inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodations and we will work with you to address your needs.

Apply by: July 25, 2025