Description

Job Title: Executive Assistant (Operations)

Job Level: Admin D
Date Posted: August 11, 2026
Closing Date: August 20, 2026
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Location: Calgary

Powering a bright future starts with you

At AltaLink, people are at the heart of our success. We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers. We foster an workplace that is inclusive, collaborative and high performing and we value personal accountability. Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service and make a meaningful impact every day. We embrace the unique identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce, reflecting the communities where we operate. Everyone at AltaLink can expect to work in a safe, respectful environment where trust and commitment are at the core of how we operate.

Oh, and, what do we do?

We power Alberta Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting Alberta’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe, reliable and affordable electricity they rely on. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on. Want to join our team? We’re excited to share that we are hiring for an Executive Assistant role.

Summary

We are searching for an Executive Assistant to provide executive administrative support to the VP Operations and the Operations Leadership team. This position will appeal to an individual who enjoys both the challenge and achievements offered by a fast paced, high-energy work environment. At this level, work is performed with a high degree of discretion and independence. Efficiency, sound judgment, self-composure, and a positive attitude are essential attributes for success as you will be dealing with a multitude of external people and representing the office of the Vice President, Operations.



This position will appeal to an individual who enjoys working in a dynamic team environment, which requires the flexibility to manage daily activities (for more than one person) and has proven competence in juggling issues and priorities.

Responsibilities:

Supports the effective time management of the Vice President of Operations. Including but not limited to: tracking commitments and external responsibilities;

maintaining and anticipating calendars, ensuring notification of upcoming deadlines, and assisting in meeting preparation. Also supports and coordinates confidential executive administrative support as required for the direct reports of the VP, Operations.

- Prepares internal and external correspondence, reports and presentations from basic instructions or prior precedents.
- Read and screen incoming correspondence and reports making preliminary assessments of the importance of materials and organizing documents;

handles some matters personally, forwarding appropriate material to the VP and/or their staff.
- Supports the resource planning and activities for the Operations team.
- Answers routine and non-routine inquiries and directs to appropriate person.
- Has the judgment and knowledge to know when to escalate urgent issues, when to handle in the normal course of business and when issues can be better handled by more junior staff or by themselves.
- Provides a variety of administrative functions including;

coordinates travel arrangements, prepares expense & VISA reconciliation reports, time entry, manages files, arranges meetings;

prepares and distributes agenda and meeting packages, takes meeting minutes and follows up on action items.
- Able to organize, coordinate and attend group social events.
- Provides assistance with budgeting activities including invoice coding, capital and operating budget analysis, monthly accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Demonstrates key behaviors and meets identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars – one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.

Requirements

📌 Executive Assistant (Calgary)
🏢 AltaLink
📍 Calgary