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J ob Title: Assistant to Executive Director
Job Requisition ID: 88132
Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 27, 2026
Classification: Administrative Support 5
Salary: $2,192.15 to $2,773.77/bi-weekly ($57,215 - $72,395/year)
Assisted Living and Social Services provides supports for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, financial supports, affordable housing, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. The Ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families. For more information on the Assisted Living and Social Services Ministry, please visit: .

The Housing Division within Assisted Living and Social Services uses a community-based delivery model for the provision of housing programs, initiatives, and services to a wide variety of Albertans in need of housing solutions. The Housing Division works with over 350 housing providers (municipalities, housing management bodies, Indigenous governments and organizations, and non-profit and private sector organizations) to provide stable and sustainable lower-cost housing for Albertans in need, including support for existing and new housing options for over 120,000 low-income families, individuals, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

Role Responsibilities





This role provides comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Director of Housing Capital Programs including managing calendars, scheduling meetings and travel, and preparing correspondence, reports, and briefing materials to ensure smooth office operations.

In this role you will organizes meeting agendas and records outcomes to facilitate informed decision-making and follow-up.

In addition, you will oversee branch administration and office management, including financial and records management to ensure compliance with ministry and government procedures.

You will be responsible of streamlining operations through digital workflow systems, processing invoices and expense claims, coordinating staffing and human resources activities, managing branch supplies, and serving as the primary liaison between branches to resolve administrative issues and improve efficiency.

To be successful in this position you will lead and coordinate with administrative staff across the branch to promote consistent and efficient operations. It involves mentoring staff on policies and best practices, facilitating regular meetings to share information and coordinate work, guiding the implementation of new systems and processes, and fostering a collaborative, solutions-oriented work environment aligned with branch goals.

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.

As an Assistant to the Executive Director, in addition to your education and experience, you will demonstrate well-honed competencies in the following areas:

- Agility - Demonstrated ability to manage and adapt to change. Ability to manage human, financial, and physical resources within an operating workplace.
- Drive for Results - Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others.
- Develop Self and Others - Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within an organization.
- Build Team-oriented Environments - Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop Networks - Ability to foster a climate of cooperation amongst, and build solid relationships with public agencies, government, committees and other partners.
- Systems Thinking - Effective leadership abilities combined with a solid commitment to operating within a team environment and the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve common goals.
- Creative Problem Solving - Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

High school diploma and three years of related experience.

Equivalency : Directly related education or experience considered based on:

1 year of education for 1 year of e

📌 Assistant to the Executive Director (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton