Administrative Support II

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking an Administrative Support II for the Patient Food Services team at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton. This casual/relief role supports procedures and initiatives within the department, performing a range of administrative tasks under supervision.

You will handle patient meal-related documentation, data entry, and clerical duties, with a focus on accuracy, speed, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in commercial or healthcare food service environment.
• Minimum 1 year customer service experience.
• All new employees must be able to attend a 2-day Patient Food Service New Employee Orientation followed by an onsite orientation shift.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process orders and related clerical duties.
• Prepare financial reports and vendor management tasks.
• Process payment of event costs and perform cash handling.
• Follow procedures to maintain patient information related to meal service and dietary preferences.
• Communicate with other departments on patient meal matters; ensure safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Customer service

English communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Post-secondary admin/clerical education

Tools

CBORD

ConnectCare

RMID

Formula Calculator

Job description

Imagine a supportive employer, fantastic work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a difference. With Alberta Health Services (AHS), you can have all of that and more. As a dedicated member of the Nutrition Food Service (NFS) team, you have the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing nutritious, healthy, high-quality meal service to patients, residents, staff, visitors and the community. This Casual position is located at the University of Alberta Hospital and will be accountable for performing a variety of tasks to ensure a quality patient, resident and customer experience. Under the general supervision of a NFS Supervisor, you will use your customer service, teamwork and organizational skills to (if applicable to role) receive and process orders; prepare financial reports; vendor management; process of payment of event costs; any cash handling duties; follow established procedures to maintain patient information related to meal service; processes food preferences, menus and/or tray tickets, food allergies, intolerances and meal tallies; effectively communicate with other departments on matters related to patient meals, snacks, nourishment supplies; adhere to safety, sanitation, and food preparation standards in accordance with AHS policies and guidelines; complete other clerical duties as required. This position may require you to be able to bend, lift, push, and pull items of up to 20lbs. The successful candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment with speed and accuracy; Work under pressure in high-stress situations; Demonstrate critical thinking skills and initiative; Communicates effectively in English with customers, patients, co-workers, and other hospital departments; Work as an effective, professional team member with a focus on exceptional patient and family-centered care.

Description:

As an Administrative Support II, you will require administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.

• Classification: Administrative Support II
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Patient Food Services
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 20-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 31-AUG-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $24.28
• Maximum Salary: $29.51
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Administrative Support II
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Patient Food Services
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 20-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 31-AUG-2026
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $24.28
• Maximum Salary: $29.51
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum standard for typing is 35 words per minute. Minimum 1 year experience in commercial or healthcare food service environment. Minimum 1 year customer service experience. All new employees must be able to attend a 2-day Patient Food Service New Employee Orientation followed by an onsite orientation shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-secondary administrative assistant/clerical education or education in a related field. Experience with basic mathematical skills. One year of experience working in a diet office setting. Experience with CBORD, ConnectCare, RMID and Formula Calculator. Experience working with diet terminology & guidelines.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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