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Full-time position

Administrative Assistant - Planning

An excellent career opportunity awaits you at the Town of Huntsville. If you want to work in a community that is set in one of the most beautiful natural settings in Canada and offers a great quality of life with all the amenities, this is the job for you! Located in Ontario’s cottage country, the Town of Huntsville is the largest community in the District Municipality of Muskoka and in proximity to the west side of Algonquin Park. Within this exciting setting, the Town of Huntsville has a vibrant downtown and offers many cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Recognizing the importance and understanding to provide exceptional customer service the Administrative Assistant – Planning will provide service delivery to a diverse client base in a friendly and knowledgeable manner for the Planning Department. In addition, this position acts as the recording secretary for the Planning Council/Committee Meetings and supports the administrative needs of the Planning Department with respect to circulation of planning notices, processing applications and records management.

The ideal candidate should have post-secondary education in office administration and experience in working in a planning consulting firm or municipal planning department is an asset. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effective business planning skills, computer skills and decision-making ability are required as well as a commitment to maintain positive public relations. Proven skills working with Council, Committees and external parties are also an asset.

The salary range for this position is $59,714.20 to $65,829.40 based on a 35-hour work week and includes a comprehensive benefit plan.

The Town of Huntsville is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume to the undersigned by Friday July 25, 2025 @ noon.

Human Resources Department
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - PLANNING
Town of Huntsville, 37 Main Street East
Huntsville, ON, P1H 1A1
hr@huntsville.ca


We appreciate all applications, however, only those candidates invited for an interview will be acknowledged. Personal information contained in your resume is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used strictly for employment assessment purposes. The Corporation of the Town of Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity in the workplace.

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