Position: Agriculture Administrative Assistant

Department: Agriculture and Environmental Services

Reports To: Director of Agriculture and Environmental Resources

Term: Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week with some overtime required.

Location: Municipal District of Ranchland administration building located at the Chain Lakes Provincial Park, Alberta

About the Role:
The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and technical support to the Director of Agriculture and Environmental Services and department staff. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong computer proficiency, excellent communication skills, and is familiar with the rural/western way of life.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

Degree or Diploma in Business Administration. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe and Canva

Experience with social media management

Experience with website maintenance and management

Familiarity with municipal structure, operations, and public service

Excellent attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and communication abilities

Strong computer proficiency and comfort with cloud-based tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)

Key Responsibilities:





Provide administrative support to the Director of Agriculture and Environmental Services and Assistant Agricultural Fieldman

Manage the Ag Departments social media platforms, write/create newsletters, manage and maintain the Ag Department section of the MD website and all other digital outreach.

Act as the department grant expert by identifying and preparing grant applications to fund Municipal Agriculture and Environmental projects.

Support the department by identifying and implementing administrative processes and procedures to improve tracking, efficiency and integrity of departmental operations.

Assist with the development and maintenance of the Ag Department Health and Safety Program, Geographical Information System, and Website.

Assets:

Experience in Agricultural or Environmental program administration

Familiarity with rural municipalities and Alberta’s Agricultural Service Board framework

Knowledge of GIS and mapping tools

Experience researching, identifying, and applying for grants, including preparing supporting documentation and managing submission requirements

Agricultural Background

JOB PERKS:
perks, competitive wage, daytime

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📌 Agriculture Administrative Assistant (Alberta)
🏢 Municipal District of Ranchland No.66
📍 Alberta