OverviewBuild a meaningful career in public service.We 're building a roster of candidates for short-term administrative roles in North Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury and Thunder Bay. These opportunities offer hands-on experience, meaningful work, and open doors to rewarding career paths across the Ontario Public Service (OPS), where administrative professionals support essential services and thrive in diverse roles across ministries. Learn about the Administrative Pathway.About the jobAdministrative professionals play a key role in keeping government operations running smoothly. From coordinating meetings to supporting financial tasks, your work helps teams deliver programs and services that matter to Ontarians.As an Administrative Assistant, you may be responsible for a range of tasks that support office operations, team coordination, and client service. Duties may vary depending on the assignment, and can include:organizing files, managing emails, and maintaining records to support smooth daily operationspreparing and formatting documents, reports, and communications using standard templatesscheduling meetings, coordinating calendars, and assisting with logistics to help teams stay organizedgreeting visitors and responding to phone and email inquiries to provide helpful information and welcoming serviceupdating shared resources and monitoring office supply levels to support team readiness and workplace efficiencysupporting purchasing tasks and helping track expenses and invoices to assist with financial accuracymonitoring timelines, following up on tasks,



and supporting team coordination to keep projects moving forwardusing standard office software and equipment to complete daily tasks effectivelyWhether you 're just starting out or looking to apply your skills in a new setting, the OPS offers a supportive, inclusive workplace where you can thrive, and where administrative roles can lead to exciting career pathways across different ministries and functions.What you bring to the teamOrganization & coordination skillsYou can: prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a busy environmentYou can: schedule meetings, coordinate calendars, and assist with logisticsYou can: track tasks and follow up to ensure timely completionCommunication & interpersonal skillsYou can: interact respectfully and professionally with colleagues, clients, and visitors across various formats (in person, phone, email)You can: listen actively and ask appropriate questions to understand needs and respond accuratelyYou can: prepare and compile clear, well-structured documents, emails, and materialsAttention to detail & initiativeYou can: review and maintain accurate documents, records, filing systems, and inventoriesYou can: identify issues and propose solutions to improve processes or resolve problemsYou can: support purchasing, expense tracking, and invoice reviewYou can:



follow procedures and service standardsDigital and office technology skillsYou can: use common office software (e.G., Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams)You can: operate office equipment such as printers, scanners, and phonesYou can: enter and retrieve information from databases or tracking systemsHow to applySubmit your application through the OPS website. A cover letter and resume are not required at this time. You may be contacted for further assessment. This is an open call for future short-term opportunities. Applications will be reviewed as needed.What we offerThe 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 functionsflexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programsa comprehensive compensation and benefits packagebase salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progressiontailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and morea modern, friendly and accessible physical work environmentAdditional informationAddress:English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, Thunder Bay, North Region or Sudbury, North Region or North Bay, North Region or Sault Ste Marie, North RegionCompensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 3.7Category: Administrative and Support ServicesPosted on: Friday, June 12, 2026How to apply (cont.)3.7#J-18808-Ljbffr

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