Fire Administration/Public Education/Fire Prevention Assistant

The Township of Otonabee South-Monaghan has an immediate opening for a “Fire Administration / Public Education / Fire Prevention Assistant”, position on a full-time basis 35 hours/week – Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Position Overview

The Administrative Assistant provides high level comprehensive office management support for the Fire Department including administration, financial management and record keeping related to emergency  response, training, fire prevention and public education activities and events. The Administration Assistant is primary public contact for the department, responding to general information requests and coordinating department activities. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

The successful candidate will possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience. Experience within a government or public safety environment is preferred. The successful candidate will have strong communication (written, oral, and interpersonal), ability to work independently and prioritize own work while identifying new initiatives and opportunities to improve effectiveness. The individual will be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and social media platforms including Canva, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. In addition, experience using Fire Pro, GIS, and VOIP will be an asset. The successful candidate will also be extremely well organized with the ability to effectively manage multiple initiatives and projects at one time.

The full job description is available on the Township website at www.osmtownship.ca/jobs , salary range is $57,852 - $68,871.