About the Role
Performs varied administrative tasks, coordinates service requests, prepares documents, and responds to inquiries to support the Technology & Customer Experience division of Toronto Water.
Responsibilities
- Performs varied administrative tasks involving correspondence preparation, research, investigations, data reconciliation, and service administration.
- Coordinates service requests and prepares paperwork to meet deadlines for field crews, including booking appointments, creating service requests, updating systems, confirming appointments, tracking requests, supporting field crews, and rescheduling.
- Prepares and proofreads various documents like manuals, reports, letters, and memoranda according to City standards.
- Prepares and processes documents, statistical summaries, and reports, assessing and analyzing data.
- Prepares and updates supporting documentation for program files.
- Responds to inquiries via email, phone, and in-person, utilizing knowledge of procedures, by-laws, and services.
- Operates office equipment and computers using various software packages, including Microsoft Office 360, and prepares presentation materials.
- Coordinates and maintains records, retrieval systems, and databases using computerized management systems.
- Develops and updates mailing lists, manuals, computerized filing systems, and inventory systems.
- Maintains office supply inventories and liaises with vendors for procurement.
- Coordinates, schedules, and attends meetings and events, taking and transcribing minutes.
- Prepares and processes confidential and sensitive documents with discretion.
- Performs internet and intranet research to respond to inquiries.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Considerable clerical/administrative experience in planning and scheduling appointments, preparing correspondence, coordinating activities, organizing data, records management, and handling customer inquiries.
- Considerable experience in providing customer service to City staff, contractors, and residential/commercial customers.
- Considerable experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook).
- Considerable experience creating and formatting complex documents, reports, charts, spreadsheets, graphs, statistical data, and presentations.
- Ability to utilize other software packages relevant to supporting the division's core requirements.
- Ability to utilize the internet for effective research.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of staff, contractors, and the public tactfully and courteously.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills with the ability to set priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential operational matters.
- Ability to plan and organize meetings, interviews, and conferences.
- Familiarity with programs and services in the Toronto Water Division.
- Understanding of municipal operations, council proceedings, enforcement, legislation, and divisional/political issues related to Toronto Water.
- Working knowledge of City Bylaws pertaining to the unit and unit objectives.
- Ability to work effectively with employees in a team-oriented environment.
- Speed and accuracy in data entry functions.
Skills
- Microsoft Office 360
- Hansen
- Salesforce
- WMACS
- Trimble
- Aclara
- Google Maps
- Internet research
- Data entry
Location
- 1026 Finch Ave West, Toronto, ON M3J 2L8, Canada
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Temporary
Experience Level
- Considerable clerical/administrative experience
Salary/Compensations
- $36.35 - $39.69 per hour
About the Company
- The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.
- The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization.
- We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Equal Opportunity
- The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.
- Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
- Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
