Employment Opportunity: Development Services Assistant
Full-Time, Permanent Position (On-Site)
The Township of Tay, located on the vibrant sunset shores of Georgian Bay, is seeking an individual who thrives in a culture of collaboration and progression to join #TeamTay as a Development Services Assistant. The ideal candidate is adaptable, forward-thinking, and committed to making a positive impact both within the organization and across the community. If you are passionate about providing the very best in municipal service delivery and are looking for a place to challenge yourself and grow, we invite you to explore this opportunity to build your career with the Township of Tay.
Reporting to the Manager of Building Services/Chief Building Official, the Development Services Assistant shall coordinate and execute administrative functions and provide a high level of customer service support to Building Services and Planning and Development Services.
Key Qualifications
- Completion of post-secondary education from an accredited educational institution, in Office Administration, or another relevant discipline.
- Three (3) years of related, progressive work experience, providing administrative support, preferably in municipal building and/or planning services, or equivalent.
- Qualified in, or willingness to obtain qualifications in the following categories, in accordance with the certification requirements established by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing under the Building Code Act, 1992: General Legal/Process and Powers and Duties of CBO.
- Advanced computer skills, including document management, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, internet and e-mail programs and related office equipment; internet-based research proficiency is essential.
- Excellent and concise writing and report writing skills with a prominent level of accuracy; exemplary proofreading skills and careful attention to detail.
- Must possess and exercise exemplary oral communication skills as well as an effective presentation style and method; advanced analytical, organizational, and research skills, with the ability to problem solve.
The compensation range for this Full-Time, Permanent position is $28.17 to $32.96 per hour with a 35-hour regular work week.
Join #TeamTay today and help transform the way local government connects with the community it serves.
Interested applicants are encouraged to do the following:
- Reference the complete position description, including comprehensive qualifications available on the Tay Township website – tay.ca/jobs
- Please submit a (1) Cover Letter and (2) Resume via email by 4:00 p.m., Monday, September 8, 2025, to the attention of Human Resources (HR@Tay.ca).
Application Notes:
- Please reference 2025-014 within the email subject line.
- Please indicate how you heard about this opportunity within your application.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted. Only applications submitted through email communication will be accepted. Applicants must provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Written correspondence pertaining to this recruitment may be sent to the email address provided. Personal information collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will only be used to determine eligibility for potential employment. Tay Township is an inclusive employer committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible support you may need.