Business Administration

3 months ago


Edmonton, Canada Explore Edmonton Corporation Full time

**About the Position**
The **Business Administrator** will play a critical role in supporting the Community Initiatives & Agriculture (CIA) portfolio with administrative functions across all three business units: KDays, Farmfair International, and Canadian Finals Rodeo. The Business Administrator will be a key organizational enabler providing efficiencies, consistencies, and service delivery within the portfolio and with other key portfolio partners.

This professional, customer service-oriented individual acts as a first point of contact in many cases, managing and redirecting inquiries as appropriate. This person has an eye for detail, impeccable time management and excellent organizational skills.

This role will also support the implementation and utilization of systems and tools to provide support, improved communication, team efficiency, and internal and external collaboration.
- Provide administrative support to the CIA team and senior leadership.
- Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and schedule appointments.
- Prepare and edit reports, presentations, and other documents.
- Create, organize and maintain files, digitally through SharePoint.
- Assist in planning and organizing company events, meetings, and conferences.
- Liaise with internal teams and external clients to ensure seamless communication and execution of tasks.
- Handle multiple office management tasks in a fast paced ever changing environment.
- Diploma in Business Administration or a related field (preferred) or relevant experience may be considered.
- 3-5 years of experience in administrative roles.
- High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and office management software.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and to work in a collaborative environment.
- Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in work.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

**About Us**:
We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.

Working together in a one-team approach aligned by our core values, Explore Edmonton’s business units’ market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while also developing products and experiences that have a uniquely Edmonton flavour. And by incorporating the management of the city’s two award-winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact. While Explore Edmonton’s mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians. The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.

The Community Initiatives and Agriculture (CIA) team is the arm of Explore Edmonton Corporation that stewards legacy events like KDays, Canadian Finals Rodeo and Farmfair International. We are also a team of urban agriculture enthusiasts that continue to make an impact with projects and programs geared to education, community partnerships, and sustainability.

There is no better example of our work in the community to connect people to food and farming within the city limits than at the Explore Edmonton Urban Farm**, **and no better way to show our commitment to the quality of life of Edmontonians than through the events that our teams support.

**How to Apply**:
If this role piques your interest, please submit your cover letter and resume no later than **October 3, 2024.**

Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.



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