Senior Administrative Assistant

Requisition ID: 4450

Affiliation: Exempt

Position Type: Temporary Full Time

Fixed Term Duration: Anticipated end date December 1, 2026

Number of Openings: 1

Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift/Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Department/ Branch: Community Services

Job Location: Fort McMurray

Starting Salary Range*: $90,206.00 - $98,662.00

Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 18/07/2026

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 26/07/2026

Posting Type: Internal and External

• The Municipality offers competitive compensation. The starting salary for this position will be within the range listed above and dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

About The Department

Be the difference in someone’s day.

At the heart of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Community Services team is all about people. Whether you’re supporting the RCMP, building partnerships, or answering resident inquiries through Pulse, you’re helping create safe, connected, and thriving communities. We’re united by one purpose: serving people and strengthening the region.

If you're passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a collaborative team that supports every corner of the municipality, this is your opportunity to help build a better tomorrow.

General Description

The Senior Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing coordination and support for their department, including all administrative activities that are essential to upholding the day-to-day department initiatives as implemented by their Director. This position will be required to mentor other administrative staff, participate in team projects, and performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities

General Administration: Creates, and maintains all documents, invoices, files, expenses, spreadsheets, statistical reports, presentations, and other related documentation. Manages the calendar of assigned staff. Provides scheduling support by booking appointments and assigning meeting rooms. Ensures internal and external inquiries are appropriately handled or redirected.

Information Delivery Support: Develops, researches, compiles, tracks, and assembles information for budgets, systems, procedures, registrations, claims, and reports. Maintains department intranet and information systems to ensure they are accurate and up-to-date.

Department Support: Leads, mentors and coaches corporate staff on departmental and organizational processes. Coordinates, assigns, and delegates staff on behalf of the Director. Liaises with outside organizations and government agencies. Ensures inquiries are appropriately handled or redirected on behalf of the Director. Coordinates meeting requirements. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Candidates Need To Show Evidence Of The Following

• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and independence.
• Strong listening, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Effective decision-making skills with the flexibility to manage a broad range of complex activities.
• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• A self-starter who can perform in a fast-paced project environment and work within tight deadlines by organizing workload and setting priorities.
• Ability to analyze information from various sources to identify issues and problems.

Education And Experience

• A Diploma in Business or Office Administration is required.
• Five (5) years of related administrative experience at a senior level is required.
• Previous municipal experience is an asset.
• Experience working in a public-sector environment with unionized and non-unionized employees considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Other Requirements

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
• A valid Class Five (5) Alberta Operator’s license is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.

Safety

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for knowing and working in accordance with the Health and Safety Directive. As per Section 2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the incumbent shall ensure, while in the employ of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the health and safety of employees, contractors, and the public.

To apply: Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca

Current employees must apply through the internal careers site.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals

selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.