The Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is seeking an organized, computer literate, person with a positive attitude and excellent people skills to fill the position of Parks, Recreation and Culture Assistant.

Reporting to the Manager of Parks, Recreation and Culture, this position provides clerical assistance to the Manager as well as assistance to the Recreation Program Co-ordinator and the Administrative Assistant.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires successful completion of Community College level certificate in Business Office Administration or equivalent experience.
• At least two years experience in an office position, dealing with the public.
• Experience in a Municipal Parks and Recreation environment would be an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel with the ability to set up and maintain spreadsheets as well as computer publishing programs. It is also a requirement that the position have a working knowledge of Active Network (CLASS) software for the purposes of program registration and facility booking.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills with strong problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to multi task
• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to deal directly with the public.

Please submit a detailed resume by 4:30 pm on Friday, February 12, 2010
Please refer to Competition #2010-01

Hilary McCormack, CHRP
Manager of Human Resources
The Corporation of the Town of New Tecumseth
Box 910, 10 Wellington St. East
Alliston, Ont. L9R 1A1
FAX:(705) 435-5706
E-mail: careers@town.newtecumseth.on.ca

We wish to thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Information will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act.