Administrative Assistant

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Apply By: Wednesday, January 21, :59 pm EST

Job ID:

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Fish & Wildlife Services Branch

City:

Picton

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

09OAD - Office Administration 09

Salary:

$ $32.82 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Help shape the future of the Great Lakes
Join a dedicated team working at the forefront of fisheries assessment and management - efforts that strengthen local communities and sustain vital natural resources for generations to come. This is an opportunity to be part of meaningful work in an environment that values collaboration, growth, and balance. With strong leadership, a culture of learning, and opportunities to expand your network, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose.

Who we are:
The Ministry of Natural Resources Lake Ontario Management Unit (LOMU) is located at the Glenora Fisheries Station near Picton Ontario. LOMU works collaboratively with a wide variety of partners, environmental organizations, private resource sector industry, fish and game associations, researchers, and other government agencies of all levels. The area of fisheries management interest includes all of Fisheries Management Zone 20 (FMZ20) which includes Lake Ontario the lower Niagara River, the Bay of Quinte and the upper St. Lawrence River including Lake St. Francis (Fisheries Management Zone 20 (FMZ 20) | ).

Shape Your Career with Us
This role is just the beginning Explore the Administrative Career Pathway to understand how you can grow and thrive in the Ontario Public Service.

In this role, you will:

• provide financial and administrative support for the unit
• serve as a liaison between the unit and internal and external clients
• participate on the financial management team working group
• prepare and process various human resources forms

You can:

• operate general office equipment (e.g. photocopier, facsimile, etc.).
• complete forms and process a variety of transactions.
• design and maintain a filing system.
• coordinate meeting logistics (e.g. meals, accommodations, facilities, etc.).
• maintain an inventory of office supplies.

You have:

• the ability to draft, forecast and monitor a budget.
• experience processing journal entries and tracking expenditures.
• the ability to compile a variety of financial reports.
• attention to detail and accuracy to ensure financial data and transactions are correct.

You have:

• oral communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal and external clients.
• written communication to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. statistical reports, presentations, letters, spreadsheets, etc.).
• computer proficiency skills with various programs, databases and systems.

• You are able to exercise tact, discretion and good judgement while working independently.
• You organizational skills to prioritize your workload and meet deadlines in a high volume environment.

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

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

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
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

This role comes with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Apply by:

Wednesday, January 21, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 41 Hatchery Ln, Picton, East Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3.7

Category:

Administrative and Support Services

Posted on:

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Note:

• E-NR- /25

• 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.

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