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Business Unit Assistant Clerk

Job ID:

243630

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Provincial Services Division / Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services

City:

Garson

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary - 6 months with possibility of extension

Job code:

06OAD - Office Administration 06

Salary:

$25.32 - $29.24 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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.

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.

About the job

You 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.

NOTE: You may be required to work weekends, and statutory holidays during the fire season.

What you bring to the team

Administrative & Office Support Skills

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

Customer Service & Communication

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

Financial, Timekeeping & Record-Keeping Skills

- Support basic financial tasks such as invoices, purchases, and expense tracking




- Enter and review time and payroll information accurately
- Check numbers, spot errors, and follow up to fix issues
- Follow ministry rules, timelines, and approval processes

Computer & Systems Skills

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

Judgment, Organization & Adaptability

- Set priorities and balance multiple tasks to meet deadlines
- Use positive judgment to decide what needs quick action and what can wait
- Work well on your own and as part of a team
- Stay flexible and calm when priorities change, including during busy or emergency periods

Don't meet every qualification?

If 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!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We 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.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:





- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
- a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by:

Thursday, May 14, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 6150 Skyline Drive, Garson, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3.7

Category:

Administrative and Support Services

Posted on:

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Note:

- T-NR-243630/26

How to apply:

- You must apply online.

- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

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📌 Business Unit Assistant Clerk (Garson)
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