Administrative Support, Physician Locum Services

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Administrative Support, Physician Locum Services

Application Deadline

12/15/2025

The Alberta Medical Association is currently recruiting for an Administrative Support to join our Physician Locum Services Team. This is a temporary position with a six‑month term, with the potential for extension.

Who are we?

The AMA is the official voice of the medical profession in Alberta. The association advocates for and supports Alberta physicians, strengthening their leadership in the provision of sustainable health care. For more information on the AMA please visit our website at

At the AMA, we know that employees are fundamental to our success as an organization. We take pride in hiring client-oriented relationship builders who embrace teamwork, personal growth and development and truly want to help us succeed. As part of our employee experience, we provide a competitive compensation package, benefits, work-life balance and development opportunities.

The AMA has a hybrid work environment. The successful candidate will be based out of our Edmonton office and will have the opportunity to work from home but will be required to go into the office or attend in person when required.

Team Overview

The AMA PLS, a physician retention initiative of the Alberta Medical Association (AMA), Alberta Health and Wellness (AHW) and the Rural Physician Action Plan (RPAP), administered by the Alberta Medical Association (AMA), is dedicated to providing replacement locum-physician services in rural Alberta for family physicians and regional centers for specialists. The program is designed to be responsive to physicians taking leave for balanced lifestyle.

Reporting to the PLS Director, this position provides administrative assistance to the PLS team as they coordinate locum physician assignments within Alberta.

Key Responsibilities:

• Make travel arrangements for locum physicians
• Record travel expenses to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement
• Assist with coordination of locum assignments
• Support the recruitment process for new locum physicians
• Perform accurate filing and data-entry in support of the program's activities
• Ensure necessary documentation is complete to allow locums to practice
• Process mail, respond to incoming calls and inquiries for the program, and order supplies
• Take on additional challenges as needed in our team environment

• A one-year post-secondary certificate in office administration or a related discipline at minimum
• At least two years of administrative experience
• Experience working with Office 365, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel is required. Experience working with a database program is an asset

• Fully able to work effectively in a virtual environment (Zoom, MS Teams)
• The ability to problem-solve and handle multiple, shifting concerns with professionalism and diplomacy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have a professional telephone manner
• A team-player who can also work independently when required

How to apply:

To apply, please submit a cover letter and résumé through our application system on our careers page in confidence. This role will remain open until 11:59pm on December 15, 2025. Please note that only applications received through our online tool will be accepted.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to complete all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational and/or credit) and professional reference checks satisfactory to the AMA.

The salary for this role is between $47,657 - $61,953 per annum