Participate in meaningful work

The Clerk of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta is the chief administrator of the Legislative Assembly Office (LAO) and fulfills the traditional role as chief procedural adviser to the Speaker, Members and staff of the Assembly.

As the Executive Assistant to the Clerk you will be central in managing the daily administration of the Office of the Clerk, utilizing your executive-level administrative and operational coordination skills to ensure the efficient operation of the office and effective management of issues.

As the first line of contact with the Office of the Clerk you will use your solution-focused and professional approach to problem solving to manage the flow of information, prioritize requests, make recommendations to the Clerk and escalate sensitive situations as needed.  

Contribute to an engaged workplace

You are an individual who excels at working in a dynamic environment, where you use your strong judgement and critical thinking skills to coordinate issue resolution, manage office operations and organize cross-organizational projects and information flow. You are able to work collaboratively across the organization as well as with elected officials and external stakeholders while also working independently to achieve results. Your strong organizational skills support you in setting up systems to organize information, allowing you to quickly respond to emerging issues and priority items. Your experience and knowledge of budgeting and expenditure control allow for seamless operation of the office’s financial systems.

Bring your excellence to the LAO

Your background includes a related postsecondary degree or diploma in a related field such as political science, English or business along with six to eight years of progressive related experience in an executive-level administrative capacity. Your experience should include experience with expenditure planning and budgets. Equivalencies may be considered.

You communicate effectively through strong written and verbal communication. Experience within a public service environment is an advantage.

Why Choose the LAO

We are offering a salaried, full-time position in a skilled, diverse and united workforce, where employees feel engaged, supported, safe, respected and valued. The monthly salary range for this position is $6,891.64 -$9,079.84, dependent on qualifications. We support your career development throughout your time with us at the LAO.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes health and dental options you can choose based on your needs and alter annually at Choice Point time and an annual Health Spending Account to supplement your coverage. As a salaried employee you will also participate in the Alberta public service pension plan (PSPP). 

We value employee wellness and work-life balance. The LAO starts all salaried employees at 15 days of vacation per year and provides a variety of leaves for life events. All employees can access the free and confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program.

To apply for this position, please submit your resumé and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to hr@assembly.ab.ca. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.