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? Most importantly, are you a natural organizer who loves helping people? If so, the City of Langford invites you to apply for an HR Assistant position!

In the HR Assistant position, you are an integral part of our small but mighty team where you will help to keep all HR processes running smoothly so our employees have the best experience possible. You will provide confidential administrative support to the HR and Corporate Services departments, including supporting all recruitment, new employee onboarding, compensation administration, and health and safety initiatives. You will respond to inquiries while providing information and strong customer service to internal and external clients.

As our ideal candidate, you are a detail-oriented individual with strong administrative and people skills. Your ability to manage your (and your team’s) time is unparalleled, and you enjoy working in an environment where no two days are the same. You are great with computers and solving puzzles, and you tend to explore new ways to get things done.

Other qualifications for this position include:

• Post-secondary education or courses/training in Office, Business or Local Government Administration
• Three (3) years’ related experience (ideally within a local government environment)
• Certificate or diploma in Human Resources or Occupational Health and Safety is an asset
• Occupational First Aid Level I (or ability to obtain)
• Well-developed planning, organizing, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer skills, with a high level of proficiency with MS Office

For full details on responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the attached position description. The salary range offered for this temporary, full-time position is $35.03 to $38.92 per hour plus an excellent benefits package including one of Canada’s top pension plans, and a 35-hour modified work week schedule with flex days.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to careers@langford.ca (identify the position you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail). Applications will be accepted until noon on September 21, 2023.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Description