Assistant to Executive Director

Job Title:

Assistant to Executive Director

Job Requisition

Ministry:
Assisted Living and Social Services

Location:

Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage:
Temporary

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
October 27, 2026

Classification:
Administrative Support 5

Salary: $2,192.15 to $2,773.77/bi-weekly ($57,215 - $72,395/year)

Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) helps provide stability and security for vulnerable Albertans, including seniors, people with disabilities, low-income individuals and those facing homelessness, while also providing opportunities to foster independence and quality of life. This includes supporting the delivery of preventive programming and helping Albertans access disability services, homelessness supports, financial assistance and employment services, continuing care, seniors supports and other social-based programs.

For more information please visit Assisted Living and Social Services webpage.

The Housing Division within Assisted Living and Social Services uses a community-based delivery model for the provision of housing programs, initiatives, and services to a wide variety of Albertans in need of housing solutions. The Housing Division works with over 350 housing providers (municipalities, housing management bodies, Indigenous governments and organizations, and non-profit and private sector organizations) to provide stable and sustainable lower-cost housing for Albertans in need, including support for existing and new housing options for over 120,000 low-income families, individuals, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

This role provides comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Director of Housing Capital Programs including managing calendars, scheduling meetings and travel, and preparing correspondence, reports, and briefing materials to ensure smooth office operations.

In this role you will organizes meeting agendas and records outcomes to facilitate informed decision-making and follow-up.

In addition, you will oversee branch administration and office management, including financial and records management to ensure compliance with ministry and government procedures.

You will be responsible of streamlining operations through digital workflow systems, processing invoices and expense claims, coordinating staffing and human resources activities, managing branch supplies, and serving as the primary liaison between branches to resolve administrative issues and improve efficiency.

To be successful in this position you will lead and coordinate with administrative staff across the branch to promote consistent and efficient operations. It involves mentoring staff on policies and best practices, facilitating regular meetings to share information and coordinate work, guiding the implementation of new systems and processes, and fostering a collaborative, solutions-oriented work environment aligned with branch goals.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

Competencies are behaviors 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.

As an Assistant to the Executive Director, in addition to your education and experience, you will demonstrate well-honed competencies in the following areas:

• Agility - Demonstrated ability to manage and adapt to change. Ability to manage human, financial, and physical resources within an operating environment.
• Drive for Results - Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision…