The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Respectful, Strategic and Accountable guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.
Job Description
The Receptionist position is focused on being the first point of contact for the County, providing customer service, managing communications and supporting the daily administrative operations of the front-end at the Administration building.
They are responsible for answering phone calls, dealing with walk-in customers, taking payments and assisting the Accounting Clerk, Cash Receipting with any cash batches and additional tasks. This position is an imperative part of our Cash Control team to ensure excellent customer service.
The position is a permanent part-time position, working 10am – 2pm, Monday to Friday in the Administrative building. Additional hours may be available from time to time when approved and operationally required.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Daily support of our Cash Control team including greeting customers, answering and transferring phone calls, taking payments, balancing and preparing bank deposits and addressing general inquiries.
Ensure adequate coverage for front end and support to other departments including lunch hour.
Notify/alert appropriate staff of unusual, sensitive or emergency situations.
Filing and records management
Support with mail and internal mail distributions, as needed
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Minimum 1 year of customer service experience, including tasks such as cash receipting, data entry and/or bookkeeping.
Certificate or diploma in Office Administration, Business Administration or related field is considered an asset.
Experience working for a Municipality will be considered an asset.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate tactfully, clearly, and effectively.
Effective problem solving and customer service skills.
Robust attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work as part of a team, cross-train and remain adaptable within a changing work environment.
High degree of discretion, sound judgement and professionalism.
Ability to adapt to and learn new software
High level of critical thinking, analysis, and reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
Additional Information
The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including benefits, paid vacation and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP).
Other Perks
Health and Wellness benefits (myHSA)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) allowance
County-branded clothing allowance
Personal fuel card with discounted price
County campground discount
Personal cell phone plans
Work Schedule
This permanent part-time position entails a 20-hour work week, Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Hourly Pay Rate
$26.61 - $31.30
Posting Closing Date
November 12, 2026 at 11:59pm
Application and Safety Note
As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent‑free environment.
The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact
[email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.
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📌 Part-Time Receptionist (Alberta)
🏢 County
📍 Alberta