Employer Name:
City Of Yorkton

Contact Name:
Ashley Alexander

Contact Phone:
306-786-1717

Contact Fax:
306-786-6880

Contact Email:
employment@yorkton.ca

Employer Website:
www.yorkton.ca/employment

Interested applicants may forward their cover letter and resume to: City of Yorkton Human Resources Department Box 400, 37 Third Ave N Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3 Fax: 306-786-6880 Email: employment@yorkton.ca

Description

If you enjoy a busy and challenging work environment, we encourage you to apply for the full-time Administrative Assistant position with the Planning & Engineering Department.  Reporting to the Economic Development Officer, this position performs a wide variety of office and administrative duties primarily for the Economic Development, Building Services and Planning Services divisions within the Planning & Engineering Department. The focus will involve office administration, customer service and general accounting functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage reception duties, receive and channel incoming appointments and phone calls, handle public inquiries and other administrative duties related to Building Services, Planning Services and the Economic Development Department.
Maintain  and update filing systems
Attend Yorkton Airport Authority and Economic Development Committee meetings as recording secretary.
Prepare grant applications related to economic development activities on behalf of the Economic Development Officer.
Coordinate review process for building applications and permits
Tracking and collection of accounts receivable

Qualifications:
1  2 years post secondary training in Business/Administration with three years of related experience
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Programs
Background knowledge in general accounting practices
Experience preparing presentations and publications with computer software
Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Possess and maintain RCMP security clearance
Hours of Works: 
Monday through Friday  35 hour work week

Competition will remain open until position is filled.  Position may be filled before the indictated application deadline. 

The City of Yorkton wishes to thank all prospective applicants;
however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.