Administrative Service Representative - Development Planning (Temporary Approx. 4 months)
About the role
People, Place, Prosperity
Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.
Job Profile
There is a temporary opening for an Administrative Service Representative within the Planning Services Division, Community Development Department available immediately. This position reports to the Manager of Development Planning as well as taking guidance and direction from the Executive Assistant, Community Development. The Administrative Service Representative role will provide positive and professional administrative support to the operations ensuring good customer service for internal and external customers and assisting others in the service areas under their portfolio. This position is responsible for the following duties:
What you will be doing
- Provides positive and professional administrative support to the operations
- Works daily with expected or legislated deadlines
- Ensures positive and professional customer service for internal and external customers
- Monitoring and editing of current web content
- Research and analysis of data primarily using excel
- Processes claims, invoices, journal entries, permits etc.
- Records management for the division
- Scheduling and coordinating of meetings and events (could include evenings)
- Creation and distribution of meeting materials
Education
2-year post-secondary education studies in Business Administration, Office Management, or relevant studies.
Experience and Knowledge
Over six months, up to and including one year of experience in a related field. Knowledgeable and proficient in the use of all manner of technologies and computer applications including (but not limited to) Activenet, GoldCare, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher), Internet, records management system, web content editor (iCreate), SharePoint, GIS (OnPoint), POS, Maximo, CLASS, cityONE, AMANDA, Accessible document software
We will ask you for these items if you are hired
Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.
Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour
Your compensation
The ASR position is within Grade 5 of the inside workers union Salary Schedule and has an hourly rate of $32.67 to $34.73. This position works 35 hours per week, in accordance with the collective agreement.
Hours of work
This position work 35 hours per week, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm in accordance with the collective agreement.
Advertisement expiration date
This posting closes on September 29, 2025.
Accommodation needs and protection of privacy
The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.
We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.
For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy.
Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.
About City of Cambridge Ontario
The City of Cambridge is one of the fastest growing areas in Canada. It is strategically located astride highway 401 in Southwestern Ontario, part of Canada’s Technology Triangle. In 2010, the population was over 130,000 people with a multicultural mix and a strong foundation of support services. Cambridge has a diverse economic base with leading industries in manufacturing, automotive, high technology, pharmaceutical, business and financial services and hospitality/retail. It’s about choice, options and value when you become part of the community.
You meet the nicest people in Cambridge. It’s a place that understands all about coming together. There is so much more to Cambridge than the beautiful lands created at the convergence of two rivers or its logistically perfect location in the heart of Ontario’s economic corridor. Cambridge is the coming together of people from diverse, close-knit and proud communities. The people of Cambridge ‘do the right thing’ by respecting history, family values, a sound work ethic, the arts, environment and advancement. A young city, Cambridge is a master of balancing the excitement and promise of the new with the historical significance and stability of the old. A place where coming together is just the start. Uniting together is what sets Cambridge apart. Undiscovered–Cambridge families and entrepreneurs get more for less, and sacrifice nothing.
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Administrative Service Representative - Development Planning (Temporary Approx. 4 months)
About the role
People, Place, Prosperity
Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.
Job Profile
There is a temporary opening for an Administrative Service Representative within the Planning Services Division, Community Development Department available immediately. This position reports to the Manager of Development Planning as well as taking guidance and direction from the Executive Assistant, Community Development. The Administrative Service Representative role will provide positive and professional administrative support to the operations ensuring good customer service for internal and external customers and assisting others in the service areas under their portfolio. This position is responsible for the following duties:
What you will be doing
- Provides positive and professional administrative support to the operations
- Works daily with expected or legislated deadlines
- Ensures positive and professional customer service for internal and external customers
- Monitoring and editing of current web content
- Research and analysis of data primarily using excel
- Processes claims, invoices, journal entries, permits etc.
- Records management for the division
- Scheduling and coordinating of meetings and events (could include evenings)
- Creation and distribution of meeting materials
Education
2-year post-secondary education studies in Business Administration, Office Management, or relevant studies.
Experience and Knowledge
Over six months, up to and including one year of experience in a related field. Knowledgeable and proficient in the use of all manner of technologies and computer applications including (but not limited to) Activenet, GoldCare, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher), Internet, records management system, web content editor (iCreate), SharePoint, GIS (OnPoint), POS, Maximo, CLASS, cityONE, AMANDA, Accessible document software
We will ask you for these items if you are hired
Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.
Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour
Your compensation
The ASR position is within Grade 5 of the inside workers union Salary Schedule and has an hourly rate of $32.67 to $34.73. This position works 35 hours per week, in accordance with the collective agreement.
Hours of work
This position work 35 hours per week, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm in accordance with the collective agreement.
Advertisement expiration date
This posting closes on September 29, 2025.
Accommodation needs and protection of privacy
The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.
We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.
For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy.
Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.
About City of Cambridge Ontario
The City of Cambridge is one of the fastest growing areas in Canada. It is strategically located astride highway 401 in Southwestern Ontario, part of Canada’s Technology Triangle. In 2010, the population was over 130,000 people with a multicultural mix and a strong foundation of support services. Cambridge has a diverse economic base with leading industries in manufacturing, automotive, high technology, pharmaceutical, business and financial services and hospitality/retail. It’s about choice, options and value when you become part of the community.
You meet the nicest people in Cambridge. It’s a place that understands all about coming together. There is so much more to Cambridge than the beautiful lands created at the convergence of two rivers or its logistically perfect location in the heart of Ontario’s economic corridor. Cambridge is the coming together of people from diverse, close-knit and proud communities. The people of Cambridge ‘do the right thing’ by respecting history, family values, a sound work ethic, the arts, environment and advancement. A young city, Cambridge is a master of balancing the excitement and promise of the new with the historical significance and stability of the old. A place where coming together is just the start. Uniting together is what sets Cambridge apart. Undiscovered–Cambridge families and entrepreneurs get more for less, and sacrifice nothing.
See our Social Media Terms of Use: http://bit.ly/3GGn6rl