Administrative Assistant (Contract)

Posted Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5 : 00 AM

Are you an administrative professional eager to advance your career with a dedicated, community-focused, award-winning company? Tatham Engineering offers the opportunity to join a supportive team that values mentorship and provides challenging, rewarding work. Put your knowledge and experience to meaningful use in an environment where collaboration and growth are encouraged.

We have an opening for a contract position of an Administrative Assistant in our satellite office located in The Township of Tiny. The successful candidate must have excellent organizational and communication skills as well as experience with an independent work environment. The work schedule is variable with approximately 32-hour work weeks. The anticipated start date is March 23, 2026, for approximately 8 months.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage reception including receiving and forwarding telephone or electronic enquiries
• Perform document management including archiving
• Maintain various logs and records such as detailed phone log and compliance records
• Conduct regular coordination with The Township of Tiny including transmittal of fees and approvals requiring building permits
• Receive and process all sewage system permit applications and file search requests
• Work with Cloud Permit software to process applications
• Perform administrative duties for the sewage system re-inspection program
• Maintain daily administrative functions of the office including word processing, photocopying, billings and filing

Key Requirements

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to create your account. Please include your resume and contact information.

We thank all candidates for applying, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tatham Engineering does not use artificial intelligence in the hiring process. All applications are reviewed by Human Resources and the appropriate hiring managers.

Why Tatham?

At Tatham, our key values are reflected in everything we do. We aim to be the engineering consulting firm of choice by upholding our core values : Service, Communication, Teamwork, Relationships & Community . Our company has experienced significant growth by putting these values into action.

What We Offer

Company Information

Tatham Engineering is a Canadian employee-owned, consulting engineering firm that specializes in Coastal, Land Development, Municipal, Structural (Buildings and Bridges), Transportation, Water Resources, Water & Wastewater, Electrical and Mechanical engineering, and provides specialized services in Air & Noise, Climate Resilience and Hydrogeology. The firm was founded in Collingwood, Ontario, in 1988 and currently employs over 200 staff with branch offices in Barrie, Bracebridge, Guelph, Orillia and Ottawa.

Tatham is proud to be recognized as one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers of 2025 and Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers of 2025!

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations

Tatham Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to ensuring the selection process is inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hr@tathameng.com and the request will be addressed confidentially.

Expected Hiring Range for This Position

$25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Compensation will reflect the unique skills and experience each candidate brings to the role. The posted range serves as a general guideline, and final offers may vary.

#J-18808-Ljbffr