Administrative Assistant, Payroll/Inventory

Posted on: Dec 5, 2025
Posted by: Foothills County

Summary

This position is under the general direction of the Manager of Business Services, Public Works and provides payroll, inventory and administrative support to the Public Works department. This position is responsible for the processing of timesheets for payroll, assisting with public works job costing protocols and with inventory control measures. The incumbent will maintain records, ensuring accuracy with timesheets, job costing and inventory control.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Support

  • Collect, review, and accurately enter employee timesheets for submission to the payroll department.
  • Verify time entries for compliance with policies and resolve discrepancies promptly.
  • Assist with Public Works employee job costing protocols to ensure accurate allocation of labor, work order and equipment costs.
  • Participate in the ongoing development of procedure upgrades and develop efficiencies to the systems and processes.

Inventory Management

  • Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering supplies and materials as needed.
  • Perform stock usage transactions ensuring accuracy with work order allocations.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile discrepancies.
  • Process and track gravel tickets and other material receipts for reporting and cost allocation.
  • Administrative lead on annual inventory counts and cycle counts.

Administrative Support

  • Prepare and maintain training program records for Public Works staff, including course scheduling and documentation as required.
  • Assist with seasonal start-up and end-of-season administrative tasks (e.g., updating employee lists, equipment records, and documentation).
  • Assist with general administrative onboarding, including timesheet training and lead hand documentation.
  • Generate and maintain work orders, ensuring proper documentation and filing as needed.
  • Prepare reports, memos and documents as requested.

Reception Coverage

  • Provide front desk and reception coverage during absences, including answering phones and greeting visitors and processing purchase orders.

Accuracy and Compliance

  • Ensure all records; timesheets, inventory logs, and job costing data are accurate and up to date.
  • Follow established protocols and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements

  • Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
  • Post-secondary education in business administration or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of administrative experience, preferably in timesheet and inventory administration.
  • Experience in municipal operations or public works considered an asset.

Job Type

Full-Time

Employer Contact

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Salary Range

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Closing Date

December 18, 2025
Posting ID: 35561