Slave Lake - Administrative Support 4

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Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced office setting?

Are you a well-organized, efficient, and independent worker?

Are you passionate about outdoor, nature-based recreation?

Alberta Parks is seeking personable individuals with a passion for the outdoors and excellent

administrative and customer service skills to fill a permanent Administrative Assistant position, based in Slave Lake.

Position:	Administrative Support 4
Classification:	Administrative Support 4 / Administrative Support 4
Type:	Permanent (36.25 hours/week)
Location:	Slave lake District
Rate of Pay:	$1,729.71 – 2,113.42 bi-weekly
Closing Date:	March 21, 2023

Responsibilities

As an Administrative Assistant you will be responsible for:

Public Relations, Information and Assistance and General Reception

Provides consistent, professional information services to the general public via telephone, e-mail and front counter as it relates to the business of our parks and surrounding areas.
Receives and directs complaints and inquiries of a confidential nature, answers a variety of questions and requests regarding Parks Division legislation, policy and procedures to District staff.
Offers knowledge to the Public about the RAP system.
Has a good working knowledge of the Area Parks and a general knowledge of the Parks Division.
Has a good working knowledge of financial, revenue, human resources and other parks policies.
Develops/promotes non-personal interpretation products for the public.
Works as Lead Information Officer in the Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park Booth as required.

Financial Administration

Assists with procuring goods and services according to government financial policies for Area staff.
Procures goods and services (ex. office supplies) and assists staff in the use of Purchase Orders, Mastercard, Vehicle Cards, standing offer agreements, service contracts and petty cash.
Verifies monthly Mastercard receipts for Area staff, runs monthly vehicle card reports and matches receipts, and coding and submitting invoices for payment.
Assures all purchase documents have been signed off by appropriate purchasers and Expenditure Officers.
Responsible for reconciliation of expenditures for Area program budgets.
Works extensively in the1GX program completing most financial administration tasks above.

Qualifications

Requirements

High school diploma and a minimum of 2 year of related experience (e.g., work in government, non-profit or business office setting, financial administration support roles, etc).

Equivalences will be considered on directly related experience or education on the basis of: one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

The following are considered assets and should be highlighted in your resume:

Excellent verbal communication skills and comfort dealing with people from diverse backgrounds.
Basic knowledge of Provincial Parks, especially in the Slave Lake District.
Passion for the outdoors and experience with common camping and day-use activities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; Adobe Acrobat; 1GX.
Retail sales experience.
Class 5 drivers license.
Standard First Aid certificate.

Competencies

Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in-depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Agility: Agility to prioritize multiple tasks and projects, while also being able to accommodate other priorities as they arise, and maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
Build Collaborative Environments: Build Collaborative Environments by effectively helping and following through on inquiries, requests, and concerns from colleagues, clients and stakeholders, as well as demonstrating the ability to remain courteous and professional in stressful situations.
Creative Problem Solving and Judgement: Creative Problem Solving using innovative ideas or adapting existing processes in order to address both new and past problems.
Drive for Results: Drive for Results using your exceptional organizational and prioritization skills to assist you in meeting deadlines while producing quality work that will lead to your success.

Notes

Notes:

Work locations:

Slave Lake District Office (Slave Lake Government Centre)
Marten River Campground Booth (Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park)

This is a permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week. The successful candidate may be required to work some evenings / weekends during peak camping season.

How to Apply

Recruitment for this position will be through the Administrative Talent Pool. To express your interest in this Administrative Assistant position and to receive further instructions regarding how to apply for this employment opportunity, click the link below:

https://career17.sapsf.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=29603&company=accentur02&st=739689C8500C75B4A63115D5D9332D8F7A3F7469

Please ensure that “Parks Employment – Administrative Support #37163” is included in the subject line of your cover letter.

Tips for Applicants: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx

CLOSING DATE: March 21, with possibility of extension

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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