Program Assistant, Director's Office, Facilities, Operations & Maintenance

Overview

Number of Positions : 1

Job Type : Management and Administration

Department : PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING

Division : Facilities Operations & Mainte

Hourly Rate : Step 1 $21.98 per hour Step 2 $22.92 per hour

Job Status and Duration : Seasonal, 4 months

Hours of Work : 35 hour workweek

Location : West Tower

Closing Date : 02 / 10 / 2026

Notice to Internal Applicants : To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Administrative Assistant, Director, Facilities, Operations & Maintenance, this position will assist with the implementation of special projects and support key business initiatives for Facilities Operations and Maintenance (FOM). Exercise judgement to resolve matters which may be political and sensitive in nature. Assisting with projects from its inception to execution while translating corporate initiatives into project plans, continuous and effective research, collaborating with stakeholders and providing their recommendations to the leadership team. The student will assist and support project management efforts by working with the Director’s office alongside working with the FOM Leadership team.
• Assist with projects, perform research, collaborate with stakeholders, and provide recommendations. The student will assist and support project management efforts by working with Facilities Maintenance (FM) Manager and Supervisors.
• Provide insights and ideas on, as well as design and participate in, Public Works and Engineering project working groups.
• Participate in meetings, working groups and teams, as a FOM representative, in the development and implementation of projects for the department while ensuring projects achieve the corporate objectives.
• Perform qualitative and / or quantitative research, analysis, and evaluation of data to assist with synthesizing information, producing reports and / or identifying trends (e.g. develop summaries, options, recommendations, etc.).
• Identify and facilitate resolution of issues related to project development, progress, and implementation. Analyze and present status to the supervisor.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to build relationships for project implementation and success outcomes.
• Provide administrative and consultative support to corporate committees.
• Assist with the development of project outlines, descriptions and implementation plans to support departmental initiatives.
• Research best practices and develop project plan for identified projects to ensure milestones and targets are achieved.
• Prepares reports and updates to senior management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Interview

Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the apply now button by 02 / 10 / 2026 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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