Public Works Administrative Assistant

Posted September 21, 2021

The Town of Peace River is hiring an Administrative Assistant to join our team in our Public Works Department. This position is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and efficiency and effectiveness in administrative
processes for the department.

Reporting to the Superintendent of Public Works, the Administrative Assistant shall provide administrative support and assistance to the Public Works Department.

Full Time – Permanent

Salary: $50,809 – $56,224

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 hours per day. 40 hours per week.

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Answering phone calls from the public;
• Document control;
• Coordinate with other departments where Public Works support is required;
• Prepare invoicing for Superintendent approval;
• Assist Superintendent in securing contractor support for Public Works operations as required and liaising with Contractors as required;
• Assist the Superintendent of Public Works in preparation and cost control;
• Ordering of supplies and equipment as required; and
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Public Works.

Applicant shall possess the following:

• Grade 12 Diploma;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask several projects;
• The ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines;
• A helpful demeanor and positive attitude;
• Practical knowledge and experience in computer systems and business applications;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Sound grammatical and formatting of written communications; and ability to communicate clear, concise and in an effective manner.

The following will be considered as a desirable asset to this position:

• 1 year of applicable post-secondary education;
• A certificate or diploma in office administration;
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains Diamond Municipal Solutions software.

The Town of Peace River welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check. A complete job description is available upon request.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes to Competition # 21/028:

Leanne Cottrell
Human Resources Coordinator
Fax: (780) 624-4664
Email: [email protected]

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only those applicants who will be interviewed will be contacted.