Student Administrative Assistant

Administration Building, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5 : 00 AM | Expires Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4 : 59 AM

Join the County of Elgin as a Student Administrative Assistant !

Position Title : Administrative Assistant, Student

Type : Temporary Full-time, Non-union

Compensation : Minimum wage

Hours : approx. 35 hours per week, hours will vary including weekends

Effective : May 2026 – September 2026

Vacancy : 1 new vacancy

About the Role :

Reporting to the Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, the Administrative Assistant Summer Student will play a key role in keeping our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform, department website, and online business directory up to date, assisting with economic development initiatives, and provide front desk reception coverage.

The Administrative Assistant will play a key role in updating the CRM Platform and online business directory. The successful candidate will provide exceptional customer service to visitors. The successful incumbent will also provide back-up coverage at the Port Stanley Visitor Centre as needed. This role requires self-motivation, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently following the training period.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or a recent graduate of a post-secondary business, marketing, tourism program or related field.
• Previous experience in administrative support or customer service roles.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• High level of comfort making phone calls and engaging with business representatives.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, databases, and office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s license with a minimum class G2.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing jobs@elgin.ca with the job title in the subject line.

Administration Building, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada

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