Job Description

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.





Our Transit Services Department is looking for a dedicated Administrative III to join the team.





Reporting to the Transit Services Director, you will provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers while promoting the City of Grande Prairie's Guiding Beliefs. This position will encompass a variety of administrative and coordination duties and is an integral part of the departments' organization.



You will act as the liaison between Transit and a number of other departments within the City. In addition you will be responsible for payroll administration, orienting new employees and assisting the Director with financial reporting, processing of financial documentation and budget input. You will also provide a wide range of administrative and logistical support to the department's management team.

Position Responsibilities

As the initial point of contact for the department, your position will be responsible for addressing both internal staff and external enquiries. You will be the first point of contact for all Transit Operators administration needs. You will also issue information management in the form of service notices, and internal staff bulletins; all of which are critical in ensuring our department attains the highest level of customer service. You will be the payroll administrator for the department and responsible for orienting all new employees. You will also support continuous improvement projects within the department. You will input and manage data for statistical transit operations and performance, provide meeting coordination and logistics (including scheduling, taking minutes and tracking action items), and manage cash revenue sales from bus fares. You will be the leader in the department for health and safety initiatives. A number of tasks will need to be continually tracked and reported monthly. You are the Administrative Assistant to the department Director and act as a resource to the entire staff. Other related duties will be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

High school diploma, plus two years of Post Secondary Education. A combination of experience and education may be considered. Office Administration Certificate or Diploma. Equivalent experience and education may be considered. Valid Class 5 drivers license.

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 35 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Salary range $29.88 - $38.65 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.


1. To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.


2. Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.


This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position. This posting may be used to fill more than one position.

Note:

After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.


To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.