Office Assistant (Summer Student)

Office Assistant (Summer Student)

The Township of Laurentian Valley is known throughout the Upper Ottawa Valley as an area of distinct charm and natural beauty. Residents enjoy a rural lifestyle second to none. Laurentian Valley is experiencing significant growth as it continues to capitalize on its strategic location in Renfrew County.

The Township of Laurentian Valley is recruiting for a Summer Student – Office Assistant. The position starts May 4, 2026, and is 35 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, for 16 weeks.

Responsibilities:

• Provide general office administrative support, including filing, photocopying, scanning, and organizing records.
• Assist with preparation of correspondence, reports, agendas, and other municipal documents.
• Assist with maintenance of municipal TOMRMS file management system.
• Assist with tracking of information of the various township departments.
• Assist with special projects.
• Create and modify form templates.
• Assist with maintaining building department databases, spreadsheets, mailing lists, documentation for building permit applications, letters and correspondence.
• Assist with creation of information, correspondence, notices and mapping and the creation and distribution of Planning Act notices.
• Assist with filing of planning and building department records, including maps, surveys and engineering and building plans.
• Provide back-up coverage for other office staff.
• Answer and direct phone calls to appropriate individuals and/or departments and respond to general inquires in a courteous and professional manner.
• Assist with promotions and social media content creation for municipal communications and events.
• Prepare advertisements and help coordinate workshops and training sessions.
• Assist with the distribution of applications, receipt of submissions, and creation of certificates and correspondence for township student grant program.

• Minimum grade 12 student.
• Registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year.
• Computer literacy is required particularly with Microsoft Office Suite in a Windows environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with various members of the public.

Closing: February 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Applicants may submit a resume and cover letter, in MS Word or PDF format, citing “RE: Office Assistant.”

Thank you for your interest. Only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.