Employment Opportunity
Executive Assistant
Full-time Exempt Position
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has an immediate opportunity for a full-time Executive Assistant working from our Dawson Creek office. Reporting to the Corporate Officer, this exempt position provides executive assistance to the Regional District Board of Directors, CAO and senior staff.

Duties of the position include: preparing confidential correspondence and documents; maintaining human resources files and employee service award program; coordinating travel arrangements; preparing agendas and transcribing minutes; making meeting arrangements; composing correspondence; carrying out special projects and research, and providing back up reception coverage when required.

As a preferred candidate, you will have excellent organizational skills; a personable attitude and professional work style; and the proven ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information and documents.  You have the ability to take precise minutes using some form of speed writing or laptop, have strong written and verbal communication skills and proficient in MS Office Suite. A minimum of five years’ office experience at an executive secretary level in a local government or similar setting, is preferred.

The PRRD offers a competitive salary and excellent benefit package. A detailed job description is available at www.prrd.bc.ca

Situated in northeastern BC, the PRRD covers an area of about 12 million hectares, includes seven municipalities and four electoral areas and represents a population of just over 60,000. We are renowned for our friendly people, spectacular outdoor recreation and bustling northern economy.