Administrative Assistant

Ministry or organizationMinistry of Natural Resources and Forests

Number of positions to be filled1

Employment statusRegular

General information

Administrative Assistant

Social-Economic Research and Planning Agent A regular position to be filled at the Saint-Modeste Forest Nursery (Bas-Saint-Laurent)

The position is to be filled at the Saint-Modeste Forest Nursery.

This position requires full-time presence at the Saint-Modeste nursery, particularly during the high season, to provide close support to the management team and operations.

About Us

Under the authority of the Director of the Saint-Modeste Nursery, you will evolve within a multidisciplinary management team where collaboration is at the heart of operations. You will work daily with the administrative team and the heads of the various production sectors to ensure the smooth functioning of the nursery.

In a context of large-scale seasonal production, you will act as a strategic partner to the management by coordinating administrative, financial, and human resources management activities. You will notably contribute to budget tracking, the analysis of the cost of return of forest plants, the organization of the administrative team's work, and the continuous improvement of administrative processes.

If you enjoy working in a team, taking on challenges, and evolving in an environment where no two days are alike, this position is for you.

The General Direction of Forest Seed and Plant Production (DGPSPF) is responsible for efficiently producing high-quality forest seeds and plants, contributing to the sustainable management of Quebec's forests, playing a role in the fight against climate change, and supporting the economy of all regions of Quebec by increasing the yield of Quebec's forests.

Within this general direction, the Saint-Modeste Nursery is responsible for producing plants to ensure annual deliveries of approximately 9 million forest plants for the reforestation of public and private forests, with an annual budget of 7.5 million and 175 employees annually.

The Saint-Modeste Nursery is essentially a team of passionate people and dedicated individuals committed to the organization's mission.

Are you passionate about the production of forest seeds and plants? Here is a short presentation: https://youtu.be/5vgYVg1epVQ

If you are looking for a job where your expertise will have a concrete impact on management decisions, this position will allow you to directly contribute to the success of the operations of an important forest nursery. You will have the opportunity to play a strategic role with the management, coordinate an administrative team, and actively participate in the improvement of administrative practices in a stimulating environment where challenges are varied.

Benefits that adapt to you!

• Variable schedule;
• 35-hour work week;
• Annual or semi-annual salary increase;
• Possibility of remote work outside the high season, depending on operational needs;
• Collective insurance (individual or family plan);
• Diverse leave (20 days of vacation, 13 holidays, 10 days of sick leave, etc.);
• Very advantageous defined benefit pension plan;
• Financial aid program for physical activities.

Daily Tasks

• Coordinate, plan, execute, analyze, and follow up on administrative files to support the realization of corporate mandates and the annual management reports entrusted by the director;
• Act as the nursery's representative in human resources, financial, material, and information management;
• Track the nursery's budget, produce the required financial reports, and contribute to the analysis of the cost of return of production to support decision-making;
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and support the work of the administrative team to ensure the respect of deadlines, the quality of deliverables, and the efficiency of operations;
• Prepare the arrival of new employees and train new team members;
• Plan, organize, and participate in the statutory meetings of the nursery's management team.

Salary: $55,611 to $103,369. The amounts associated with the different levels can be consulted on the website of the Treasury Board Secretariat.

The salary is determined based on the relevance of your education and experience in relation to the position. Therefore, it is important to detail them in your application form, which will serve as a reference.

Desired Profile and Application Procedures

Desired Profile

The person sought has excellent financial and organizational analysis skills. They are recognized for their planning sense, rigor, and ability to optimize work processes. They are comfortable in an environment where activities are highly seasonal and where the coordination of several files simultaneously is essential. Their mobilizing leadership allows them to effectively accompany the administrative team and support the management in decision-making.

Job Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in business administration or any other relevant specializations, requiring a minimum of 90 credits or a relevant certificate of studies whose equivalence is recognized by the competent authority.

The candidacy of a person who is in the process of completing the final year of studies required for the degree may be considered.

Each missing year of studies can be compensated by a year of relevant studies at the same or higher level as required. The required degree can be compensated by a combination of university degrees in relevant disciplines totaling a minimum of 90 credits or by a master's degree in a relevant discipline comprising a minimum of 45 credits.

For consideration, any studies completed outside Canada must be subject to a comparative evaluation (equivalence certificate) issued by the Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI).

Candidates who have completed studies outside Canada must provide a comparative evaluation of their studies, as a candidate who does not have the comparative evaluation linked to the required studies cannot be pre-selected.

• Possess Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or a work permit issued by the competent federal authority to occupy a position in the public service of Quebec.

A person awaiting proof of permanent resident status or a work permit may submit their candidacy to the present selection process. However, they must be authorized to work legally in Canada at the time of their appointment.

Have appropriate French language skills for the functions.

Will be considered as assets

• Knowledge of the functioning of the public service or a structured administrative environment;
• Experience in cost of return analysis or management accounting;
• Experience in budget management in a production or manufacturing environment;
• Experience in planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of a team;
• Experience in improving administrative processes;
• Good mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel;
• Experience in human resources management (staffing, welcoming, integration).
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Application Period: Your application must be submitted by no later than *August 14, 2026*, at 11:59 p.m.

Application: The application must be submitted using the online application form. To submit your application, you must click on "".

For more information on the procedure to follow, to fill out and submit the online application form, consult Selection Process | Government of Quebec.

It is your responsibility to submit a complete and detailed application, as only the information provided will be considered to establish the correspondence with the desired profile and determine the salary.