Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented administrative professional looking to support a team of planning professionals?
The City of Edmonton's Urban Planning and Economy Branch is looking for a dedicated and organized Administrative Support Clerk II to join the Planning Coordination team. In this role, you will be the main point of contact for administrative needs for the Director and Planning Coordination. You'll be part of a collaborative team, providing a wide range of clerical and administrative services to management, as well as to professional and technical staff. This position requires a blend of teamwork and independent decision-making to handle diverse and varied assignments, ensuring the smooth functioning of daily administrative tasks and the professional image of the team.
What will you do?
Provide comprehensive administrative support, including managing calendars and emails, responding to inquiries, and organizing meetings and materials
Coordinate and track council inquiries and reports, and format various documents such as Council Reports, Bylaws, and memorandums
Manage document flow and records, ensuring proper filing, retention, and adherence to privacy regulations
Handle financial and administrative tasks, including processing invoices through SAP Ariba, reconciling corporate credit card payments, and managing reimbursement requests
Assist with onboarding new hires by coordinating logistical requirements like workspace setup and access credentials
Support facility and asset management, including coordinating technology requests, managing inventory, and assisting with office maintenance
Collaborate with other administrative team members across the Branch to develop efficient tools and processes
Qualifications
:Completion of the twelfth (12th) school grade, including business subjects with emphasis on general office practices, or completion of an appropriate certificate program from an approved business school/college
2 years of diversified experience in general office environments and proficiency in formatting documents, maintaining records, meeting minute taking and preparation, and demonstrated skills in computer applications
Assets:
Experience in applications used by the City is an asset (e.g. POSSE, SAP, Google products)
Completion of an Administrative Professional program
Skills required for success:
A key player in providing a wide range of clerical and administrative services to our management, professional, and technical staff. You'll be the go-to person for everything from managing documents to supporting the Director
Proactive organizer who can manage correspondence, maintain detailed records, and assist with onboarding and offboarding
Exceptional time management skills, including prioritization, planning, and scheduling,
Strong communication skills, for drafting emails, taking messages, and conveying information clearly
High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy and thoroughness in all work
Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment when handling varied duties and assignments
Manage all aspects of meeting logistics, including scheduling, booking rooms, and organizing materials
Collaborate with other administrators to develop efficient processes and support team goals
Provide and coordinate facility and asset management
Handling financial processes such as invoice processing, expense reimbursements, and credit card reconciliations
Ensure document management, retention, disposition, and distribution, and adhere to FOIP requirements
Computer knowledge and proficiency of the core applications including: Google products (documents, sheets, slides); SAP, POSSE, Adobe Acrobat Professional
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Applicants may be tested
Conditions of Employment:
Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position, there may be a cost associated with this requirement
Work Environment
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Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits.
Up to 2 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months