Park Memorial (PM) is a family owned and operated full-service funeral home throughout Northern Alberta, including Edmonton, Vegerville, Mayerthorpe, Lamont, and Smoky Lake. We are an 11-year winner of the Consumers' Choice Award for Business Excellence and have 80 years of experience serving families of all faiths and backgrounds. We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and dependable Executive Assistant to support the President of a busy funeral home organization.

This role is ideal for an experienced administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced, traditional, paper-based setting and can effectively manage shifting priorities while maintaining structure and organization. With flexibility in daily start and end times, this position is well suited to someone seeking a better work-life balance, returning to the workforce, or looking to contribute their expertise in a meaningful part-time capacity.

The Executive

Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the President within a fast-paced, traditional, paper-based funeral home environment.

The Executive

Assistant must be able to operate effectively in a dynamic work environment, maintain strong attention to detail, and uphold consistent administrative standards. Receive, transfer, and direct incoming phone calls, requests, and documentation. Conduct various administrative duties as needed (mail, write letters and cards, source/restock office supplies, prepare documents, subscription renewals, etc.).

Answer and respond to family/community/staff inquiries and concerns. Provide help with external event planning and execution.



Provide status reports on projects; Take ownership of administrative and operational tasks and complete them independently.

Step in during urgent or high-demand situations to ensure continuity and organization. Identify and implement improvements to administrative processes where appropriate. Comprehensive understanding of administrative and office management practices.

Ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism and discretion appropriate for a variety of circumstances (inter-office communications and communications with families). Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to interact with a variety of individuals. 5-years of experience as an Executive Assistant. ~ Diploma in office administration from an accredited university or technical institute (NAIT, SAIT, or equivalent) or equivalent professional experience. ~ Proficient with Microsoft Office, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. ~ Possess a valid Class 5 non-GDL driver's license. ~ Experience in the profession is an asset, but not a requirement.

The Executive

Assistant will have to spend long hours sitting or standing (during services) and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle strain.

The Executive

Assistant may have to manage a number of demands at one time and may be interrupted frequently. Sensory demands can include reading and the use of the computer, which may cause eye strain and occasional headaches. The environment may be noisy and busy making it difficult for the Executive Assistant to concentrate.

The Executive

Assistant will have to manage a number of requests and tasks at one time and must be prepared to deal with emergencies and stressful situations at any time.

📌 Executive Administrative Assistant Needed Immediately (Edmonton)
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