Administrator

Job Information
Job Title: Administrator
Job Requisition ID: 89289
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: November 17, 2026
Classification: Administrative Support 5

Salary: $2,192.15 - $2,773.77 bi-weekly ($57,215 - $72,395/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding career opportunities.

Public Safety and Emergency Services works to keep Alberta communities safe and resilient by supporting public safety, emergency management and related services across the province.

Please review Public Safety and Emergency Services | Alberta.ca to learn more and what it has to offer.

Role Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Branch Administrator for the Innovation and Program Development branch!

The Branch Administrator plays an integral role in the Innovation and Program Development branch, leading administrative activities including scheduling, records and information management, and supporting financial processes. The Branch Administrator provides a comprehensive range of administrative activities to support effective and efficient branch operations and to ensure consistency with department and Government of Alberta administrative policies and procedures.
Some of the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Providing comprehensive executive support, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements. 
• Supporting financial administration through budget monitoring, invoice processing, expenditure tracking, reconciliations, and reporting. 
• Developing and maintaining operational processes and procedures, filing systems, and branch documentation.
• Coordinating arrangements related to staff commencements and departures, including accommodations, telephone and IT issues. 
• Providing administrative and financial coordination for the Branch's grant portfolio, ensuring grant administration activities are completed in accordance with government and ministry policies, financial controls and approved grant agreements.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment, along with strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. positive, collaborative team culture.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

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.

Systems Thinking: Strong understanding of client needs/interests and the importance of establishing relationships with clients and stakeholders to be able to resolve administrative issues.

Build Collaborative Environments: Ability to work within a team environment, and to support staff and management within the branch.

Creative Problem Solving: Continually seeks process improvements within the branch. This could include re-formatting or restructuring reports, and development of new reports.

Drive for Results: Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and timelines, ensuring administrative, financial, and grant-related activities are completed accurately and in accordance with established requirements.

Qualifications

High school diploma and minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience supporting senior leaders or executives in a complex, high volume branch environment.

Directly related education or experience will be considered on the basis of: 

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

The following will be considered assets

• Experience providing administrative support within government, public sector, or large organizations.
• Experience with SharePoint or other information management systems.
• Experience using Government of Alberta systems, including the Action Request Tracking System (ARTS), 1GX or BERNIE.
• Experience scheduling and arranging meeting logistics in an executive office.
• Experience supporting financial administration processes.

 

Other Requirements

A cover letter outlining how your education, experience, and qualifications relate to this position. The cover letter will be used, in part, to assess written communication skills.

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

Notes

Permanent full time, 36.25 hours per week Monday to Friday

In-person, John E. Brownlee Building, Edmonton

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

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 Marie Mar Bolaron at Mariemar.Bolaron@gov.ab.ca.