Council Assistant

Do you love Edmonton Do you want to be part of making Edmonton the best place to live work & play Do you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment If yes then please read on.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with City of Edmonton Councillor Thu Parmar and the Ward sipiwiyiniwak team. With over 100000 residents in the southwest ward we are a team dedicated to building public trust and confidence in our local government.

As Council Assistant you will play a key role working closely with the Councillor the team and the community at large to further advance the vision and mission of the office.

What will you do

• Administrative Support:
  • Coordinate scheduling and logistics for the Councillor including meetings and community engagement events
  • Organize and maintain digital and paper documentation
• Constituent Support and Community Outreach:
  • Deliver excellent customer service by handling inquiries and concerns from public members via phone email or in person. Ensure prompt service to residents
  • Proactively identify issues and escalate them to the Councillor as appropriate
  • Attend meetings and events as appropriate
• Communication and Research Support:
  • Research and synthesize information to create reports briefing materials and ward communications
  • Create monthly newsletter
  • Maintain politically sensitive information

• Completion of Grade 12 and related post-secondary course work
• Two years of related administrative customer service and/or public relations experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle conflict and demonstrate effective listening skills
• Excellent computer proficiency
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Assets:

• Live in Ward sipiwiyiniwak
• Relevant political and media experience
• Experience with managing social media accounts

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits to 1 Project Term position up to October 24 2029

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday

Salary Range: $25.174 to $31.256 at 40 hours of work per week

Recruitment Consultant: SM/SB

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation

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