job opportunity

Would you like to be part of a dynamic, fast paced, award winning local government organization?  A team that prides itself on providing cost effective local government services for local residents?  Do you have the right attitude, qualifications and superior people skills for the job?  If so, the City of Langford invites you to apply for the Administrative Assistant – Communications and Economic Development position!

As our Administrative Assistant – Communications and Economic Development, you will offer administrative support to the Communications and Economic Development Department, which is also responsible for managing special events, public engagement, and tourism initiatives.

Qualifications for this position include:

• High school graduation, with courses in business administration, marketing, tourism, public relations or communications and two (2) years’ related experience working directly with social media platforms, ideally in a local government environment (or an equivalent combination)
• Valid BC Class 5 Drivers’ licence (Class 5)
• Experience with, and a strong understanding of, various social media platforms in a professional or business environment is an asset
• Experience working in local government is an asset
• Experience with graphic design (InDesign, Publisher, Illustrator, WordPress, Photoshop) is an asset
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to provide excellent customer service in a pleasant, positive, professional manner
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to perform a variety of duties with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail amidst
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information related to the function of the position
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a flexible, curious mindset
• A sense of humour, with the ability to take your work seriously but not yourself

For full details on responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the attached job description. The salary range offered for this temporary full-time position is $36.32- $40.36 per hour (2024 rates), plus 13% in lieu of benefits and vacation.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to (identify the position you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail). Applications will be accepted until noon on November 21, 2024.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Description