Overview
Executive Assistant Jobs in penticton, Canada at Regional-District-of-Okanagan-Similkamee
Location: penticton
Overview
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is currently recruiting for a temporary (one year term), full-time Executive Assistant to join the Legislative Services team. The incumbent provides senior level administrative support for the Electoral Area (EA) Directors in the planning and execution of corporate initiatives that are directed by the Corporate Officer (CO) and aligned with the EA Directors initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the organization’s visions, goals and initiatives by assisting in the facilitation of the organization’s strategic priorities.
- Produce complex correspondence and reports related to functions and requirements outlined by the CO and EA Directors.
- Conduct research, coordinate projects and work collaboratively with departments to communicate results in support of the organization’s and Board of Directors strategic priorities.
- Assist the EA Directors in day to day tracking of tasks, issues, service requests, inquiries and follow-up, meeting bookings, event planning/coordination and assigned processes.
- Coordinate, track and communicate a variety of highly confidential information and processes including contract/agreement management and email correspondence of the CO.
- Work collaboratively with staff across the organization to support the planning and execution of EA Director initiatives, including the planning, design, implementation, and post-implementation tasks.
- Ensure employees are made aware of all known or reasonably foreseeable health or safety hazards and adhere to the Regional District’s Occupational Health & Safety Program for compliance with WorkSafeBC.
- Support frontline administrative and clerical services to facilitate a consistent customer excellence approach.
- Create, review and streamline administrative processes and workflows to support a consistent administrative approach as determined by the CO.
- Research, apply for and coordinate available grants and make recommendations to the department senior manager on grant opportunities.
- Liaise with various internal and external stakeholders in a variety of capacities related to assigned projects including attendance at meetings as required.
- Assist with the preparation of corporate business plans as directed.
- Create and maintain records, databases and reports on EDMS.
- Participate as a member of the Emergency Management Team as required.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
- Diploma in business management/administration, office administration or a related program from an accredited educational institution. Other accredited diploma programs may be considered.
- Local Government Administration Certificate is considered an asset.
- Change management certification, project management certification or process enhancement certification (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) is considered an asset.
- Minimum of three (3) years of related and progressive experience preferably in a local and/or regional government setting. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in a supervisory role.
- Ability to pass and maintain a criminal record check.
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence.
Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this exempt position is $85,219 – $98,792 per year. In addition, the RDOS offers an attractive benefits package, pension and flexible schedule.
Final date to receive applications
4:00 pm, Friday, July 10, 2026
Appreciation for Applicants
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
EEO Statement
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.
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Title: Executive Assistant
Company: Regional-District-of-Okanagan-Similkamee
Location: penticton, Canada
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