Administration Trainee - Essential Skills Program (Indigenous) at City of Toronto

• Job ID: 61086
  
  

Job Category: Administrative

Division & Section: Various

Work Location: Various

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Various Temporary (5 month) vacancies

Hourly Rate Range: $20.17 - $22.10 (2025 Wage Rate)

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: Local 79

Number of Positions Open: Various

Posting Period: 2025-Nov-24 to 2025-Dec-14

Job Description

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture. Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as an Administration Trainee, providing administrative support and assistance as part of the Essential Skills Program.

The City of Toronto is committed to fostering a position and progressive workforce reflecting the citizens we serve and promoting diversity at all levels in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

The Essential Skills Program is a paid, entry level employment opportunity that offers First Nations, Inuit and Métis aged 18-35 employability skill building in a professional field across the City of Toronto. The five-month program assists in developing valuable work skills and providing additional tools and resources that can help prepare you for future career success. Current and previous City employees are ineligible for this program.

We appreciate all interest in this role; however, this role is exclusively for individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit and Métis (between the ages of 18-35) in Canada.

Please note: the applicant pool from this job posting will be used for Essential Skills opportunities in various divisions and will be considered for Administration Trainee positions.

Major Responsibilities

Your primary responsibilities as an Administration Trainee will be varied. Specifically, you will:

• Assist with various office functions, such as, filing, data entry, photocopying, sending faxes etc.
• Receives/logs data/information received
• Collects data for others to analyze and process
• Assist with organizing and presenting data collected, may utilize software packages
• Inputs/retrieves/updates/maintains data
• Assist others with drafting documents, correspondences etc.
• Assist with financial transactions and makes calculations
• Answers inquiries, provides general information, takes messages and directs inquiries to appropriate staff to answer questions/handle requests
• Assist with setting up meetings, records and circulates data
• Assist with mail/supply collection, inventory, sorting and distribution
• Assist with packing, loading, lifting, moving, delivering, setting up, maintaining and unpacking supplies, equipment, furniture etc.
  
  

Key Qualifications

• Experience in performing administration or clerical support duties or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience using computer software including Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Experience providing customer service and responding to inquiries via telephone, email and in person
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong organization and time management skills, ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and work cooperatively within a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in an efficient and diplomatic manner
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a member of a team
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to clients and members of the public
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential matters
• Ability to work under tight time constraints and meet deadlines
• Ability to work shifts as assigned, including evenings and weekends
  
  

“The City of Toronto acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The City also acknowledges that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.”

Notes

We encourage you to share how your lived experience has informed your approach to work and employment.

If successful, depending on the division, a Police Reference Check and TB/Immunization clearance will be required.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.