Administrative Assistant

**The opportunity**:
Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Administrative Assistant - Safety Codes to join our team. Reporting to the Manager - Safety Codes, this exciting opportunity provides front line service delivery to residents and stakeholders, and administrative support to the department. Through a solution-oriented approach, the administrative assistant is a key contributor to the achievement of the department’s operational deliverables.

**About you**:
You are a team and relationship builder who promotes a safe, collaborative and professional work environment. You are committed to continuous improvement, customer service, innovation and supporting Leduc County’s vision of growing a vibrant and spirited community.

If you excel working under pressure, and if forward-thinking, problem-solving, strategic planning and quick adaptability to change is second nature to you, keep reading because we want to hear from you

**What you will do**:

- Greets visitors in a professional and friendly manner (in person, electronically and by telephone), responds to inquiries and directs to the appropriate person or department.- Performs general administrative tasks:
- Coordinates various departmental meeting logistics and documentation.
- Maintains department files and databases.
- Drafts, formats and proofs various types of documents.
- Receives payments for services provided by the County.
- Collects data and prepares monthly statistical reports relating to safety codes permits for internal and external end-users (i.e. administration, Council, Provincial, and Federal agencies).
- Provides administrative support to the manager and department staff as required.
- Assists other departments with administrative support as required.
- Provides coverage for Planning and Development reception and lunch-hour County Centre front desk reception duties on a rotational basis with other administrative assistants.
- Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
- Accountable for working in compliance with the _Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act_, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
- Performs related duties as required.

**What you need to succeed**:
**Must-have**:

- Certification in office administration and three (3) years of administrative experience.
- Successful completion of Safety Codes Council Permit Issuers Course and three (3) years of experience in the planning and development setting.
- Ability to produce documents in various business formats that are error free and grammatically correct.
- The ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures, prioritize tasks and work independently.
- Ability to contribute effectively in a team environment and provide consistent, friendly, professional customer service to internal and external customers in the face of ongoing change, regular interruptions and the pressure of deadlines.

**Nice to have**:

- Familiarity with other software programs.
- Knowledge of land development and construction and related legislation.

**What’s in it for you**:
Our leadership team values your voice, input and is committed to your growth and success. We are committed to be our best and hire the best

We offer a competitive annual salary of between $57,230.00 and $71,539.00, flexible work options that includes: a one day/week hybrid work from home; Earned Day Off (EDO) program and others, a 100% employer-paid comprehensive benefits package, municipal pension plan, and a starting three-weeks vacation allocation.

The opportunity is permanent full-time and is 35 hours per week scheduled Monday to Friday, with some extended hours to meet operational requirements. The office is located at 101-1101 5 St. Nisku, AB.

**How to apply**:
We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.