Administrative Support

Job Information

Job Title: Administrative Support

Job Requisition : 84590

Ministry: Forestry and Parks

Location: Red Deer

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary until April 2028

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: June 24, 2026

Classification: Administrative Support 4

Salary: $1,918.46 to $2,427.46 bi-weekly ($50,071 – $63,356 per year)

The Ministry of Forestry and Parks is responsible for fostering Alberta’s environmentally responsible forest management practices, including the management of wildfires, the preservation of provincial parks, and the sustainable stewardship of public lands and rangelands.

Reporting to the Administration Team Lead, the Administrative Support provides a wide variety of administrative functions focusing on integrated delivery for all program streams within the assigned area of responsibility. This includes fisheries and wildlife, air and water, contaminated sites, emergency response/management, regulatory approvals and compliance, public lands and rangeland management, Conservation Enforcement, and Forestry and F&W Enforcement.

• Provide administrative support across multiple program streams, ensuring integrated delivery within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Work collaboratively within a finance and administrative team while adhering to applicable ministry policies and procedures.
• Act as a front-line key contact for external clients, including greeting and assisting Albertans at the reception counter and over the telephone.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of departmental procedures and processes to respond to inquiries, assist clients, and provide accurate information.
• Support service delivery by assisting with the issuance of licences and permits in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Ensure professional, courteous, and effective communication with both internal staff and external clients to support smooth operations.

• Agility:
  Navigates shifting priorities, emerging issues, and dynamic service environments while maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.
• Drive for Results:
  Prioritizes work, manages competing demands, and ensures procurement and monitoring activities meet required timelines and standards.
• Develop Self and Others: A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.
• Build Collaborative Environments:
  Encourages cooperation across regions, programs, and service providers by fostering trust, open communication, and shared problem solving.

Minimum Recruitment Standard: High school diploma and two years of related experience.

Equivalency: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of: one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
• Working knowledge of departmental systems such as GRMS, CARS, LSAS, GLIMPS, EMS, and other electronic filing systems.
• Experience with the FIRES (Fire Information Resource System) program, particularly for payroll and costing functions, focusing on accurate data entry.
• Understanding of general office procedures and familiarity with the Government of Alberta structure, enabling effective triaging of inquiries and information requests.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills, with the ability to engage internal and external clients in a professional, courteous manner while meeting timelines.
• Knowledge of financial processes, including Accounts Payable and revenue transaction processing.
• Ability to maintain organized and accessible filing systems to support operational needs and audit requirements.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Willingness and ability to travel to nearby offices to provide operational coverage as required.
• Possession of, or eligibility to obtain, a Commissioner for Oaths designation (required for some positions).

This is a temporary full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an anticipated end date of April 2028.

For accommodation during the recruitment process, contact Rashi Vaktania at