Executive Assistant

Location: North Saanich

Executive Assistant
$76,558 – 87,998 annually (2026 rates)

The District of North Saanich is inviting applications for the permanent full-time position of Executive Assistant.

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Executive Assistant provides executive administrative support to the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, and Director of Corporate Services. The position operates in a complex political and administrative environment and requires discretion, sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing calendars and coordinating meetings, appointments, and special events.

Preparing meeting materials, briefing notes, correspondence, reports, and minutes.

Conducting research and compiling information for senior leadership.

Serving as a point of contact and liaison for the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, and Director of Corporate Services.

Maintaining records and handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

The successful applicant will have a diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related discipline and a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a senior-level executive assistant or senior administrative assistant. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Applicants should have experience planning and organizing meetings, managing calendars, and handling confidential information, along with a demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment. Experience in local government is preferred. A certificate in Local Government Administration is considered an asset.

This is an exempt position.

The District of North Saanich thanks all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.