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SalaryCOVID-19 MANDATORY VACCINATION DIRECTIVE (PLEASE READ)
As an employer with a strong commitment to health and safety, the Town of Canmore will take every reasonable step to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its employees and others from the hazard of COVID-19. The Town has determined that the protection of its workplace must mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all its employees as a further control in mitigating the hazard of COVID-19. This new directive and related procedures outline the requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless unable to receive vaccination due to an accepted medical reason. Therefore, all prospective candidates may be respectfully asked to:
- Disclose vaccination status during the hiring process (in a respectful and confidential manner
- Provide documentation to support vaccination status before a job offer
- Participate in our rapid testing program and meet our vaccination deadlines for single-dose vaccine candidates
Why work for the Town of Canmore? For starters, you can take great pride in our collaborative organization, its positive work culture and our exceptional team of talented professionals who accomplish outstanding work each and every day for its citizens. You will have the opportunity to join a team that is professional, fun, dedicated and passionate about creating beautiful, sustainable and accessible public Parks and outdoor spaces for all residents and visitors to experience.
Position Overview: The Parks and Cemetery Coordinator is a diverse role within the Public Works team, reporting directly to the Supervisor of Parks. This position focuses on administrative duties related to the operations of the Parks business unit, with a specific responsibility for cemetery business operations. This role is the power user for the Parks SharePoint site and serves as the liaison between the Town of Canmore and the public regarding any inquiries related to the municipal cemetery and outdoor public spaces. In addition to the administrative responsibilities, the Coordinator assists with various departmental projects, effectively collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, which may involve fieldwork. This position will provide you with autonomy, as you will be responsible for owning the day-to-day administration of the Town Cemetery including; management of internment applications and burial permits with kindness, patience, respect and the highest confidentiality. The core duties include but are not limited to; payroll and recruitment support, managing the internment administration process, extensive database management, leading special parks projects and grant applications. As this is not your traditional administrative role, this diverse position also requires some year-round field work for activities such as; processing permits, completing inspections and mountain pine beetle monitoring, so this role will provide you with the opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy our Parks and public spaces while you work!
Attributes: You are a confident, approachable and personable individual who takes initiative, but can work successfully in an inclusive and collaborative team environment. You are a positive and professional communicator, who listens actively and has the ability to empathize and communicate effectively with a diversity of clients, internal and external stakeholders. This is the ideal opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in public Parks and spaces, experience in office administration, is highly detail oriented and has strong computer skills in MS Office and database management and reporting experience.
Qualifications & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent – required
- Additional post-secondary education or training in related field such as office and/or public administration, Parks and recreation, horticulture – asset
- Commissioner for Oaths (Province of Alberta) appointment – required (may complete post hire)
- Experience with database management software, municipal accounting software, mapping software, website editing software, human resources management software, and Cemetery record management software – asset
- Minimum of intermediate level of computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced level of Excel – required
- Knowledge of Cemetery operations and the Alberta Cemeteries Act – asset
- Ability and experience dealing with sensitive client issues requiring empathy, diplomacy, and tact– required
- Strong organizational skills with proven attention to detail and accuracy – required
- Experience working in funeral services and/or with grieving families - asset
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly Rate- $32.57 - $36.40 per hour. Compensation will be calculated based on the successful candidate’s related work experience/education and internal equity considerations.
- Competitive Salary, temporary benefits package
- Personal development & learning opportunities
- Positive work culture
- Work-Life Balance
Work Schedule: This is an office based full-time temporary role for 12 months. Monday to Friday, 7.30 am – 4.00 pm. Scheduled hours may vary based on operational needs.
Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until 9.59 pm MST on March 31st, 2024.
How to Apply: To apply, please combine your cover letter and resume into a single document (PDF or Word). To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:
- Why do you want to be a Parks and Cemetery coordinator?
- How do you think your unique skills and experience can benefit the Canmore community in this role?
Prior to receiving an offer of employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit copies of all required certifications and documentation, including driver's abstract and vulnerable sector criminal records check. The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Town of Canmore is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, colour, race, gender, ancestry, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, hr@canmore.ca
