Program Assistant Kent

Job Status

Temporary Full‑Time – 35 hours per week – Until December 2026

CUPE 12.3

1

Riverview Gardens

June
19,2026,11:59pmEST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

The Municipality of Chatham‑Kent is seeking a temporary full‑time Program Assistant for the Public Health Unit. The Program Assistant will provide program support to all management and staff in order to ensure that all Public Health Unit services are delivered effectively and efficiently.

• Demonstrate Chatham‑Kent’s core values and competencies.
• Greet the public in person or on the phone and provide information.
• Clinic and appointment scheduling.
• Perform specific records management tasks (photocopying, faxing, mail, minute distribution, purchase orders, etc.).
• Manage documentation processes (web, phone messages, appropriate use of forms, minute taking, etc.).
• Inventory and resource supply management (tracking, sourcing, ordering, purchasing of office and clinic supplies).
• Operate, manage, and maintain equipment.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, book, and register meetings, workshops, and events.
• Design and format resources.
• Maintain schedule and event calendar.
• Input data into provincial databases, prepare non‑routine reports, large mail‑outs, agenda preparation, and minute taking.
• Participate in the development of operational plans, objectives, work‑plans, and documentation of activities.

• College certificate or diploma, preferably in office administration (Executive, Legal or Medical Office program).
• Two (2) to four (4) years of related administrative experience.
• Experience in an office administration role including reception, documentation processes, and records management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with social/digital media (posting on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and updating webpages).
• Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or similar software.

• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles (CQI) and/or participation in CQI projects is an asset.
• French language communication (written and oral) is an asset.

• Works indoors.
• Weekday hours with occasional evening hours.

• Valid Province of Ontario driver’s licence and reliable motor vehicle preferred, as travel may be required.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencing employment. The background check may include education/certification verification and employment reference checks.

• Mask fit testing (N95).
• 2‑step TB skin test.
• Frequent sitting at a desk with computer work.
• Frequent fine finger dexterity, gripping, and mousing; writing and keyboarding are critical job demands for document and data entry, report writing, website updates, and presentation preparation.

• Hourly wage of $31.91 to $34.52.
• Vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.

The Municipality of Chatham‑Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519‑360‑1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.