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Are you highly organized, passionate about your community, and ready to play a key role in supporting senior leadership? The Town of Peace River is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to provide professional administrative support to our Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Town Council.
As the Executive Assistant, you’ll be the right hand to the CAO and Council, responsible for managing calendars, coordinating travel, and handling confidential correspondence. You’ll also liaise with internal departments, external stakeholders, and the public, ensuring smooth communication and efficient operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience providing high level administrative support, preferably in a municipal or public sector setting
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills
• Knowledge of office systems, record management, and meeting procedures
• Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential information
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with document management systems
• Strong command of the English language, including verbal communication, reading, and comprehension, is required
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Experience with municipal operations is an asset, but not required

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CAO and Town Council
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, and ensure accurate records for committee meetings, as required
• Coordinate travel, schedules, and event logistics
• Draft and proofread correspondence, reports, and presentations
• Maintain records of Council and board appointments, expenses, and action items
• Upload and manage documents on internal and public platforms (e.g., DocuShare, website)