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nApply By: Thursday, May 14, 2026 11:59 pm EDTn

Business Unit Assistant Clerk

nJob ID:n243630n

Posting status:

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Open

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Organization:

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Ministry of Natural Resources

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Division:

nProvincial Services Division / Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Servicesn

City:

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Garson

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Position(s) language:

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English

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Job term:

n1 Temporary - 6 months with possibility of extensionn

Job code:

n06OAD - Office Administration 06n

Salary:

n$25.32 - $29.24 Per hour*n

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Are you the kind of person who keeps an office running smoothly and helps others stay on track? In this role, your work directly supports Ontario's aviation, forest fire, and emergency response operations.

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As a Business Unit Assistant Clerk, you will be a trusted first point of contact, providing clear customer service, accurate administrative support, and reliable financial assistance. Your organization, judgment, and teamwork will help frontline and operational staff focus on protecting people, communities, and natural resources across the province. If this describes you, then you are the ideal candidate for this exciting opportunity in Garson.

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About the job

nYou will provide comprehensive clerical, administrative, customer service, and financial program support to internal staff, partners, and the public. This includes front-line client service, records and data management, payroll and timekeeping support, purchasing and invoice processing, and assistance with hiring documentation for Emergency Firefighters (EFF).



During fire season, you may also provide administrative support in escalated or emergency response settings, including at basecamps or regional offices, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant operations.nNOTE: You may be required to work weekends, and statutory holidays during the fire season.n

What you bring to the team

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Administrative & Office Support Skills

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- Provide day-to-day administrative support in a fast-paced office
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- Organize and maintain paper and electronic files and records
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- Help with meeting arrangements, mail, supplies, and office coordination
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- Pay close attention to detail when preparing and checking documents
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Customer Service & Communication

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- Provide friendly, clear, and respectful service to staff, partners, and the public
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- Answer questions by phone, email, and in person, and share accurate information
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- Write transparent emails, letters, and short reports using plain language
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- Use tact and professionalism when handling concerns or difficult conversations
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Financial, Timekeeping & Record-Keeping Skills

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- Support basic financial tasks such as invoices, purchases, and expense tracking
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- Enter and review time and payroll information accurately




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- Check numbers, spot errors, and follow up to fix issues
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- Follow ministry rules, timelines, and approval processes
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Computer & Systems Skills

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- Use common office software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and email
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- Enter, update, and retrieve information from databases or tracking systems
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- Learn new computer systems and tools with training and support
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- Use office equipment like printers and copiers confidently
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Judgment, Organization & Adaptability

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- Set priorities and balance multiple tasks to meet deadlines
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- Use good judgment to decide what needs quick action and what can wait
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- Work well on your own and as part of a team
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- Stay flexible and calm when priorities change, including during busy or emergency periods
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Don't meet every qualification?

nIf you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!n

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

nWe are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.nOur hiring process is accessible, consist

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📌 Business Unit Assistant Clerk (Garson)
🏢 Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
📍 Garson