Council Assistant

Do you love Edmonton? Do you want to be part of making Edmonton the best place to live, work & play? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? If yes, then please read on.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with City of Edmonton Councillor, Thu Parmar and the Ward sipiwiyiniwak team. With over 100,000 residents in the southwest ward, we are a team dedicated to building public trust and confidence in our local government.

As Council Assistant, you will play a key role, working closely with the Councillor, the team, and the community at large to further advance the vision and mission of the office.

What will you do?

• Administrative Support:
  • Coordinate scheduling and logistics for the Councillor, including meetings, and community engagement events
  • Organize and maintain digital and paper documentation
• Constituent Support and Community Outreach:
  • Deliver excellent customer service by handling inquiries and concerns from public members via phone, email, or in person. Ensure prompt service to residents
  • Proactively identify issues and escalate them to the Councillor as appropriate
  • Attend meetings and events as appropriate
• Communication and Research Support:
  • Research and synthesize information to create reports, briefing materials and ward communications
  • Create monthly newsletter
  • Maintain politically sensitive information

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and related post-secondary course work
• Two years of related administrative, customer service and/or public relations experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle conflict and demonstrate effective listening skills
• Excellent computer proficiency
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Assets

• Live in Ward sipiwiyiniwak
• Relevant political and media experience
• Experience with managing social media accounts

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 Project Term position up to October 24, 2029

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Salary Range: $25.174 to $31.256 at 40 hours of work per week

Recruitment Consultant: SM/SB

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation

Classification Title: Council Assistant - 8hrs
Posting Date: Aug 07, 2026
Closing Date: Aug 21, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Project Term (Management) Full-time
Union: Out of Scope
Department: Offices of the Mayor and Councillors
Work Location(s): City Hall, 2nd Floor, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton T5J 2R7