Senior Administrative Assistant (ANTICIPATORY)

This competition is open to members of the public (external competition)

The intent of this process is to establish an eligibility list for casual and temporary staffing opportunities at the same occupational group and level within Canada Council for the Arts

Assessments may be conducted on a rolling basis, and candidates may be contacted at any time during this process

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of the program manager, the senior administrative assistant:

• Supports the program manager and program director.
• Controls the administrative workflow of grant programs, program initiatives and special projects in a multidisciplinary context.
• Provides a full range of procedurally based administrative, financial and program services.
• Contributes to office initiatives.
• Performs other related duties.

Education

• Two (2)-year college program, preferably in office administration or equivalent knowledge gained through specialized training and experience.

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in office administration or the equivalent combination of specialized education, training and experience.

Skills & Competencies

• The ability to use modern office technology, equipment and software.
• Solid organizational, administrative, analysis and interpersonal skills.

Bilingual Requirements

This position requires the use of both official languages. The requirements in the second official language are:

• An intermediate level in reading comprehension (B)
• An intermediate level in writing (B)
• An advanced level in oral (C)

*Important: Please submit your resume and a cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications for Education and Experience. Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information provided in your cover letter, resume and application.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please contact the Council directly.

For people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or TTY users, please use your preferred MRS (Message Relay Service) or IP service to contact us.

The Canada Council for the Arts is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the individuals and communities we serve. We invite applications from individuals with any combination of backgrounds, origins, identities, and forms of self-expression. The Council is committed to enhancing the representation of the following groups within its workforce: Indigenous people, Black people, racialized people, Deaf people, people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQI+ and gender-diverse communities.

We encourage you to include information on how you identify in the Voluntary Self-Identification section of the application form. This information is used during the recruitment process to enhance representation of historically underserved and marginalized communities, as per the Employment Equity Act and the Council's ongoing commitment to equity. This information is also used for reporting at an aggregate level.

Please note that all persons requiring accommodation and/or assistance in completing the Canada Council’s Careers application process are welcome to contact the Council for support.