Administrative Support

Job Information
Job Title: Administrative Support
Job Requisition ID: 81552
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Grande Prairie
Full or Part-Time: Fulltime
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: August 28, 2026
Classification: Administrative Support 4
Salary: Administrative Support 4 - $1,918.46 to $2,427.46 bi-weekly ($26.46 - ​$33.48/hour or $50,071.81 - $63,356.71/year)

Role Responsibilities

Are you an organized, adaptable, and client-focused administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We have an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting a diverse range of programs while serving as a welcoming and knowledgeable first point of contact for Albertans.

In this role, you will provide a wide variety of administrative functions focusing on integrated delivery across various program streams. This role supports a diverse range of program areas, including fisheries and wildlife, air and water, contaminated sites, emergency response and management, regulatory approvals and compliance, and public lands and rangeland management. You will work collaboratively with the administrative team and play a significant role as a front-line contact, meeting and greeting Albertans, and displaying a sound knowledge of departmental procedures and processes.

 
The ideal candidate brings strong communication and listening skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external clients. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate proactive problem-solving, the ability to adapt to changing priorities and enjoys making a meaningful contribution through exceptional client service.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position in this Link.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Competencies essential for these roles include:

Agility to prioritize multiple tasks and projects, while also being able to accommodate other priorities as they arise and maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Drive for Results using your exceptional organizational and prioritization skills to assist you in meeting deadlines while producing quality work that will lead to your success.

Creative Problem Solving using innovative ideas or adapting existing processes in order to address both new and past problems.

Build Collaborative Environments by effectively helping and following through inquiries, requests, and concerns from colleagues, clients and stakeholders, as well as demonstrating the ability to remain courteous and professional in stressful situations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Class 5 Driver’s license required.

Equivalency - Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of:

• One year of experience for one year of education
• One year of education for one year of experience

Assets

• Experience providing administrative support within government, public sector, or large organizations.
• Experience delivering customer service in public‑facing or internal support roles, including working in high‑volume or deadline-driven environments. 
• Working knowledge of various programs such as CARS and GLIMPS and additional electronic filings systems as required.
• Ability to maintain a good filing system, easily accessible by staff and auditors.
• Knowledge of financial processes to process accounts payable and revenue transactions.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This is a permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This position will working on site in our Grande Prairie Office. 

This position is eligible for the 55th and 57th Parallel Retention Allowance.

• 55th to 57th parallels retention allowance.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP). 
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
  

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply online. Please see Job Application Resources for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Cathy Foster at Cathy.Foster@gov.ab.ca.