Sector Coordinator

Job Information
Job Title: Sector Coordinator
Job Requisition ID: 87707
Ministry: Education and Childcare
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: October 22, 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 and diverse career opportunities.

The Finance, Governance and Capital Policy sector is part of the Financial Services and Capital Planning Division within the Ministry of Education and Childcare, Government of Alberta. The unit supports effective financial governance, capital planning, policy coordination, and administrative processes that help advance priorities for Alberta’s education system.

Please review Ministry of Education and Childcare to learn more and what it has to offer.

Role Responsibilities

Put your passion into practice in this dynamic and fast paced environment. This position provides executive administrative support for the Executive Director including researching, drafting and summarizing briefing and background materials and managing the Executive Director's calendar. The Sector Coordinator also provides administrative support and manages the sector's Action Request program to ensure compliance with Ministry guidelines and standards

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will be required to lead the administrative operations of the Executive Director's Office. This includes coordinating information flow, managing correspondence and addressing issues as they arise in accordance with the priorities of the Executive Director.

The Sector Coordinator performs the following responsibilities:

• Issue Identification and Resolution: Identifies administrative issues with potential to impact the Executive Director's office, developing and recommending solutions and actions to address issues.
• Calendar and Priority Management: Uses judgement and knowledge of Sector issues, priorities and relationships to manage the Executive Director's calendar or refer requests for meetings to appropriate Branch representatives.
• Meeting Coordination: Coordinates and arranges meetings and appointments for the Executive Director, ensuring appropriate background information and materials are available.
• Sector Meeting Support: Prepares and distributes agendas and materials for Sector management meetings, participating in the meetings and following up on administrative assignments.
• Correspondence Coordination: Forwards correspondence to appropriate areas of the Sector for information, draft reply and/or comments; tracks status of replies and actions.
• Travel and Action Request Coordination: Coordinates travel and accommodation arrangements for the Executive Director as well as other staff when required. Coordinates Sector responses to Action Requests to ensure accurate, high quality and timely responses consistent with relevant Government and Ministry policies and procedures.
• Action Request Tracking: Tracks and monitors status of responses and briefings using Action Request Tracking System (ARTS) software.
• ADM Office Coverage: Provides coverage for ADM's office as requested, including assignment of ARTS requests to appropriate Sectors and ensuring that actions required and deadlines are clearly communicated.
• Invoice Verification and Coding: Verifies and codes invoices for the Executive Director's area and obtains Expenditure Officer approval; provides follow-up and research in response to questions.
• Financial Monitoring and Analysis: Maintains, monitors and analyzes accounts, forecasts and expenditures to identify cost pressures, deviations and variances.
• Administrative Form Review: Reviews various forms and requests to ensure accuracy, completeness and appropriate authorizations, following up with Directors as required.
• Request Processing Support: Supports processing of staffing requests, out-of-province travel, training requests, hosting forms, and related administrative requests.

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: Considers interrelationships and emerging trends to attain goals.
• Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight.
• Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change.
• Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives.
• Develop Networks: Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill.
• Develop Self and Others: Seeks out learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

Qualifications

High School Diploma in a related field plus 3 years related experience; or equivalent as described below.

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

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or

1 year of experience for 1 year of education
 

Required Skills

• Experience providing administrative support in a senior or executive office environment.
• Experience coordinating correspondence, briefings, action requests, and information flow within established timelines.
• Strong written communication skills, including drafting, editing, proofreading, and preparing clear business documents.
• Ability to organize competing priorities, manage deadlines, and exercise sound judgement in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Experience using the Action Request Tracking System (ARTS) or a comparable tracking system.

Assets

• Knowledge of Government Web Based Financial Systems like ARTS Action Request Tracking System (ARTS), IMAGIS, Electronic Payment System (EPS), 1GX, COGNOS and the Internet and Intranet.
• Experience supporting finance-related administrative processes, such as invoice coding, expenditure tracking, forecasting, or account monitoring.
• Knowledge of Government of Alberta or Ministry of Education and Childcare administrative policies, procedures, and approval processes.
• Experience coordinating meetings, agendas, and materials for senior leaders or management teams.

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

Notes

This is one (1) permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This position is based in Edmonton.

We require you to attach a Cover Letter with your application explaining your qualification and suitability for this role

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 Liliane Karara at Liliane.karara@gov.ab.ca.