Administrative Coordinator

Posted on: Jul 13, 2026
Posted by: Rural Municipalities of Alberta

Summary

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) represents Alberta’s 69 counties and municipal districts as an independent association. Since 1909, the association has helped rural municipalities achieve strong, effective, local government. The RMA provides advocacy, insurance, and business services, including cooperative procurement through the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada and employee benefits through Canoe Benefits.

The RMA is seeking an Administrative Coordinator for Canoe Procurement Group of Canada

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Administrative Coordinator will provide administrative, planning, and organizational support to Canoe Procurement Group of Canada, reporting to the Manager of Administration and General Manager of Canoe Procurement Group of Canada. They will assist in meeting the organization’s operations and marketing plans’ objectives. In all cases, this position is expected to work in a team environment for dealing with issues, events and programs. 

Information on salary range is available upon request.

Key Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration

  • Arrange and coordinate meetings, including staff meetings, committee meetings, conferences, events, which includes preparing agendas, taking minutes, coordinating logistics, and ensuring all necessary materials are available.
  • Manage and facilitating correspondence.
  • Attend meetings as required, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
  • Provide functional direction and guidance to other administrative support staff on any items related to the leadership in accordance with established standards.
  • Field inquiries from officials, partners, members, suppliers and other agencies.
  • Foster positive relationships by interacting with staff, board, and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, transportation and itineraries. Coordinates activities related to the team’s schedule.
  • Screen meeting requests, redirecting requests where appropriate; and prioritizing meetings.
  • Assist in the procurement administration. Assist with posting RFPs, awards and notices on Alberta Purchasing Connection and facilitate communication with Association partners.
  • Draft and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for related tasks and duties

 

 

Marketing Coordination

  • Support marketing activity
  • Coordinate tradeshow attendance
  • Coordinate printed and promotional marketing materials

Events Planning

  • Work with the event coordinator, or independently to facilitate Canoe related events depending on the scope and size of each event
  • Assist with coordinating Board and Committee meetings and materials.
  • At the request of the Manager of Administration, participate in special projects i.e. assist with the organization of other meetings, conventions, conferences or social events

Data

  • Coordinate storage and archive of files and records.
  • Prepare reporting upon request
  • Update and maintain member list and contact information through various means including CRM

The successful candidate will possess excellent customer service skills, be a strong team player, have attention to detail and maintain integrity in all dealings. They must be analytical, decisive and able to work independently while maintaining the parameters of assigned authority; utilizing company technology to track and expedite all transactions.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Post-secondary degree/diploma in administration, business, marketing or a related discipline.
  • Office experience
  • Procurement experience preferred
  • High proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat is essential.
  • Excellent written, oral and listening skills, and exceptional organization and planning skills.
  • Personable and able to build and maintain professional relationships.
  • Aptitude for dealing with members and suppliers.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision, self-motivated, and self-directed.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment
  • Expects the highest quality performance from self and others.
  • Able to and enjoy working in a team environment
  • Valid Drivers License

The RMA is an equal opportunity employer. Any applicant that meets the qualifications above is encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to those already legally entitled to work in Canada.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter in PDF format outlining how you meet the above qualification requirements , to the attention of Janelle Lopushinsky at janelle@RMAlberta.com. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

We thank all applicants, but due to the high volume of responses expected, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Job Type

Full time

Employer Contact

Name: Janelle Lopushinsky
Email: janelle@RMAlberta.com

Salary Range

No salary range listed.

Closing Date

August 31, 2026
Posting ID: 39242