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
- Solid 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:

benefits, competitive wage, daytime

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