Job Posting 2026-08 Executive Assistant (Temporary)
Executive Assistant Job Description
TOWNSHIP OF LANARK HIGHLANDS
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, FULL-TIME TEMPORARY (Leave Coverage)
Posting #2026-08
Salary Range: $66,240–$77,930 annually (Based on experience)
Hours: 37.5 per week
The Township of Lanark Highlands seeks to hire an experienced and highly organized professional to fill a temporary Executive Assistant position.
Reporting to/and working directly with the CAO, the Executive Assistant will provide a range of administrative and executive-level support. This position will also provide support and coordination for the Facilities/Community Affairs (Parks and Recreation) Department.
This is a temporary, full-time position to provide maternity/parental leave coverage. The anticipated term is from August 2026 to September 2027, subject to change based on operational needs and the employee’s return from leave.
The ideal candidate will possess post-secondary education in Public Relations, Political Science, Public/Business Administration, or a related field, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years of previous professional experience in a municipal environment and experience preparing executive-level correspondence and reports are considered assets.
The Township of Lanark Highlands offers an inclusive workplace culture that values employee well-being in a respectful, team-oriented environment. Employees contribute meaningfully to the organization and the public while working in a rural municipality known for its natural beauty.
The Township of Lanark Highlands strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility and is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free environment where all individuals have access to the Township’s goods, services, and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please let us know if you require any accommodation to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.
See the full job description here: https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca/town-hall/employment-opportunities
Applications will be held with strict confidentiality. Please ensure that we receive your detailed resume and cover letter no later than 12:00 pm, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, to:
Township of Lanark Highlands, Attn: CAO
“Contract Executive Assistant Posting #2026-08”
75 George Street, P.O. Box 340
Lanark, ON K0G 1K0
E-mail:
Fax #: (613) 259-2291
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer, adhering to the rules and regulations outlined in the Human Rights Code. AI is not used in the recruitment process.
Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine employment qualifications. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the CAO at the above address.
