Administrative Assistant – Development Services (Term)

Posted on: Jan 27, 2025
Posted by: Leduc County

Summary

The opportunity

Leduc County is looking an experienced and highly motivated Administrative Assistant – Development Services to join our team. Reporting to the Manager – Development Services, this exciting opportunity provides front line service delivery to residents and stakeholders, and administrative support to the department. Through a solution-oriented approach, the administrative assistant is a key contributor to the achievement of the department’s operational deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Greets visitors in a professional and friendly manner (in person, electronically and by telephone), responds to inquiries and directs to the appropriate person or department.
    • Informs residents, developers, and contractors of policies, legislation and regulations, permit requirements and the information required to complete applications.
    • Follows up with the applicant/owner on incomplete applications as required.
  • Performs general administrative tasks:
    • Coordinates various departmental meeting logistics and documentation.
    • Maintains department files and databases.
    • Drafts, formats and proofs various types of documents.
    • Receives, processes and circulates inspection requests.
  • Receives and assists in the review of permit applications for completeness and verifies that Provincial legislation/regulations are met.
  • Provides administrative support to the manager and department staff as required.
  • Assists other departments with administrative support as required.
  • Provides coverage for Planning and Development reception and lunch-hour County Centre front desk reception duties on a rotational basis with other administrative assistants.
  • Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
  • Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Must-have

  • Certification in office administration and three (3) years of administrative experience.
  • A minimum three (3) years of experience in the planning and development setting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to produce documents in various business formats that are error free and grammatically correct.
  • The ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures, prioritize tasks and work independently.
  • Ability to contribute effectively in a team environment and provide consistent, friendly, professional customer service to internal and external customers in the face of ongoing change, regular interruptions and the pressure of deadlines.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with other software programs.
  • Knowledge of municipal planning and development processes and related legislation.

Job Type

No job type mentioned.

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$57,230.00 and $71,539.00

Closing Date

February 15, 2025
Posting ID: 29933