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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, we take great pride in our organization, its work culture and our amazing group of talented people who genuinely care about our community and accomplish outstanding work each day for its citizens. Our Public Works Services team is professional, fun and dedicated to serving our community by providing exceptional Streets & Roads, Parks, Waste and Recycling facilities that enhance our community and keep it livable, beautiful and safe.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Manager of Public Works (PW), the PW Administrative Assistant is responsible for the administrative duties related to the operations of the Public Works department, which includes the Parks, Solid Waste Services, Streets & Roads, Fleet Services, Utilities and Sustainability business units. The PW Administrative Assistant is the departmental power user of SharePoint, departmental website champion, and provides front desk reception at the Public Works building. As the primary contact for general PW inquiries with the Town of Canmore (“Town”), this position provides reliable customer service to internal and external clients and contractors. Administrative responsibilities include organization and filing of departmental documents, preparation of agendas and minutes, and administrative functions to support special project work.
Attributes:
This role is ideal for a strong administrator who is not afraid to tackle a diversity of tasks – no matter how big or small! You are a friendly, fun outgoing team player who can cultivate meaningful and collaborative relationships within your team and with the public. To be the best fit for this position, you must have a genuine interest and experience in office administration, be detail oriented and be able to take initiative.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Office Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or legal studies – asset
Experience
- One year of administrative experience – required
- Administrative experience in a municipal setting and/or with utilities – asset
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (particularly Excel), with the ability to independently create and edit a variety of documents and spreadsheets – required
- Experience working efficiently and accurately with detail-oriented and mathematical tasks – required
- Experience prioritizing work for a sustainable workload that includes the highest-value activities – required
- Administrative experience in a municipal setting and/or with utilities – asset
Salary & Benefits
- Salary Range- $29.46 per hour to $32.93 per hour to start. Compensation will be calculated based on the successful candidate’s related work experience and education.
- Competitive Salary, benefits package, & personal wellness plan
- Generous RRSP matching plan
- EDO-Earned Day Off program
- Personal development & learning opportunities
- Positive work culture
Closing Date for Application: This posting will remain open until February 25th, 2024 at 10:59 pm MST
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday to Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm. Scheduled hours may vary based on operational needs.
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 an Administrative Assistant for the Town of Canmore? Why Canmore?
- What interpersonal skills and attitude do you possess that would make you a great addition to our team?
Before 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
