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Employment Opportunity:  Casual/On-Call Office Administrative Assistant

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The Corporation of the Township of Jocelyn
3670 Fifth Side Road
Hilton Beach, ON, P0R 1G0
admin@jocelyn.ca
705-246-2025    www.jocelyn.ca

Employment Opportunity

Job Title: Casual/On-Call Office Administrative Assistant

Remuneration: Hourly rate of $22.00-$25.00 per hour, based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills and relevant experience.

The Township of Jocelyn is seeking a highly organized and friendly Office Administrative Assistant to be the first point of contact for our Township on a casual/on call basis. The role involves managing front desk operations, handling administrative tasks and supporting daily business functions. The Casual/On
Call Office Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing front-line customer service, receiving and addressing public inquiries by phone, email and in person on an as needed basis.

The full job description is available at https://jocelyn.ca/employment-opportunities/ or by calling
705-246-2025.

Responsibilities:
  • Answer and direct phone calls in a professional manner
  • Greet clients, vendors and visitors
  • Maintain filing systems (digital and paper)
  • Co-ordinate mail activities (retrieval, drop off, courier, etc.)
  • Handle emails and general correspondence
  • Support management and team with administrative tasks as needed
  • Accept payments and provide receipts
  • Receive applications for permits
  • Perform ad-hoc general administrative duties to support the Township’s operations
  • Provide a positive, professional image to the public in a positive and timely manner, ensuring that communication is clear and correct to all members of the community and reporting all customer complaints according to policies
  • Communicate general information effectively to staff, students, volunteers, clients, and Council members through in-person interactions and electronic channels
Requirements:
  • Minimum High School Diploma, however, post secondary education in office administration or equivalent preferred
  • Proven experience in receptionist or administrative role in a municipal environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer skills
  • Cash handling and Point of Sale (POS) experience preferred
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational and multi tacking abilities
  • Attention to detail with strong proofreading and data entry abilities
  • Ability to handle confidential information discreetly
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please submit your resume and cover letter by 4:00 p.m. (local time) on Friday, April 24, 2026 to:

Casual Office Assistant
3670 Fifth Side Road
Hilton Beach, ON P0R 1G0
E-mail submissions with the subject line \”Casual Office Assistant\” are acceptable at admin@jocelyn.ca

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates are encouraged to inform of any accommodating requests. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment.

A copy of this employment opportunity posting, as well as an Official Job Description may be obtained by clicking on the following link:

Casual/On-Call Office Administrative Assistant