Administrative Assistant

**Are you passionate about the outdoors and do you enjoy sharing that love of nature with others?**

**If you are a forward thinker who is excited by the possibility of every day being different and improving Trapper Education in Alberta, then you might just belong with our team A team that works together, sharing this vision.**

The Alberta Trappers Association (ATA) is a non-profit society, with a vision of humane and ethical harvest and the long-term sustainability of Alberta’s furbearer resources. The association has the responsibility to manage key priorities, including delivery of the following programs: (a) Trapline Management planning, including compilation and reporting of Trapper Harvest and Effort, delivery of Trapper Education and Public Education Programs and the administration of the Trapper Compensation and Forest Fire Compensation management programs. The ATA also offers retail services and operates a fur depot.

This position is based out of the head office in Westlock, Alberta.

**Key Responsibilities**:
1. **ASSIST** with telephone inquiries and walk in customers.

2. **ASSIST **with the preparation of meeting materials and coordination of meeting logistics.

3. **ASSIST **with office organization and efficiency: office signage, office recycling, inventory control, and purchase of office supplies.

4. **PROVIDE** assistance in the delivery of ATA programs, organization of documents and process of all office files as per the Association requirements.

5. **PROVIDE **back-up coverage for the Executive Director during planned and unplanned absences.

6. **ASSURE** fur depot and store customer service is top priority.

7. **COMMUNICATE **-ask questions when uncertain and inform co-workers of changes.

**WE BELIEVE IN**:

- **Respect**: Respecting and supporting sound wildlife management practices that govern wild fur harvesting in Alberta.
- **Family and Community**: Preserving traditional, social, cultural, family, and personal values regarding the use of the land and the natural environment, while contributing to society and demonstrating the organization's social responsibility.
- **Integrity**:Manifesting the highest standards of honesty, fairness, respect, and professional ethics without compromising truth.
- **Accountability**: Acknowledging and assuming responsibility for actions, products, decisions, and policies.
- **Education**: Providing quality education for both the public and the trapping community that enhances their knowledge and understanding about trapping as a valid tool for harvesting and Furbearer Management.

**Skills and Experience**:
They will be of strong character and will be comfortable and professional when resolving changes and issues from both external and internal factors and should have exceptional organizational skills.

**Physical Requirements**:

- Constant lifting of up to 20 pounds
- Frequent bending, walking, standing, pushing or pulling
- Occasional lifting of up to 20-50 pounds

**Compensation**:
Wage will be commensurate with the position and based on experience.
How to Apply:

- A cover letter (1 page) including your qualifications and experience relating to the job description and qualifications required.
- A personal resume with references.

Alberta Trappers Association
Donna Moore
Executive Director

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.00-$21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- administrative assistant: 1 year (preferred)
- receptionist: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-04
Expected start date: 2022-03-01