Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Bordering the magnificent Ottawa River, Horton Township’s rolling hills and valleys are home to over 2,900 permanent residents.  We are only 10 minutes from the end of the new four-lane highway to Ottawa, Canada’s capital. We offer tranquil, affordable living space that is close to urban conveniences such as shopping, hospitals, schools, churches and industry.  If you wish to escape the hectic pace of city life, you owe it to yourself to pay us a visit and experience the unique lifestyle that Horton has to offer.

Horton: rural living within urban reach.

We are recruiting for an Executive Assistant. This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week.

Reporting to the CAO-Clerk, the Executive Assistant provides executive and administrative support to the CAO-Clerk, mayor and council. The successful candidate will:

• Conduct research and analysis related to legislation, policies and information documents
• Coordinate and monitor special projects
• Provide administrative coordination for township council and committee meetings
• Attend meetings and prepare accurate minutes
• Serve as the initial point of contact for planning-related inquiries from the public
• Coordinate the circulation of planning applications under the Planning Act
• Provide general administrative and office support to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the township office

• Five years of experience at an office administrative level
• A minimum of one year of experience in municipal government
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to interact with members of the public, staff and council
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• A high level of initiative and independent judgement

Assets:

• Post-secondary office administration diploma or equivalent education
• Successful completion of AMCTO’s Municipal Administration Program (MAP)
• Successful completion of AMCTO’s Primer on Planning (POP) program

Closing: September 24, 2026 at 4:00pm

This position includes benefits and OMERS pension plan.

Please send your resume in MS Word or PDF format stating Executive Assistant in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information will be collected for the principal purpose of determining an applicant’s eligibility for potential employment.

The Township of Horton is an equal opportunity employer. The township is committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. The job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.