Program Assistant, Corporate Policy

JOB TITLE: Program Assistant Corporate Policy

DEPARTMENT: Corporate Support Services

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary 4-months

WORK TERM: May 2026 - August 2026

HOURS OF WORK:35

LOCATION: West Tower

HOURLY RATE:$18.53

JOB TYPE:Managementand Administration

POSTING DATE: January 14 2026

CLOSING DATE: January 19 2026

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides program and administrative support to the Corporate Policy Team (CPT) assisting in day-to-day duties. Supports the effective delivery of services and responds to general inquiries received by the section. This role will support the CPT in preparing reports presentations policy guides and templates while supporting the coordination and tracking of policy development.

• • Respond to department inquiries/concerns and provide information regarding programs and services and escalate to appropriate City staff as required.
  • Assist in drafting briefing notes reports and developing presentation materials for internal employees.
  • Provide administrative support including physical and electronic filing preparing memos and formatting reports.
  • Maintain records documentation and prepare reports as required.
  • Providing tools and resources to different sectors for sectional workflow procedures.
  • Assist with data entry tracking maintaining data integrity and collaborating on sectional programs.
  • Maintain an understanding of department programs and services.
  • Understand and adhere to Corporate Policies & Procedures Confidentiality Guidelines Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards.
  • Attend meetings and training as required.
  • Work well within diverse groups in support of operational goals and objectives.
  • Demonstrate corporate values at all times.
  • Participate as a member of cross-functional team.
  • Provide support/backup as necessary.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• • Working towards a degree or diploma in Business Administration Political Science Public Administration Law or equivalent or a similar discipline or have a related experience or interest.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• • Demonstrated working knowledge of corporate policy specific principles.
  • Effective customer service skills and communication skills.
  • Effective time management and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.

These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program (2026)and all applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. For Eligibility Criteria please visit will be given to students that havea permanentresidency in Brampton.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview:Ourrecruitmentprocessmaybecompletedwith video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience please apply onlineby clicking the button aboveby January 19 2026and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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