Administrative Support V

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization seeks an Administrative Assistant in Grande Prairie to provide comprehensive administrative support to the North Zone Medical Affairs department. The role involves managing calendars, handling correspondence, and responding to administrative inquiries. Applicants should have a certificate in office administration and strong skills in office software. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $28.45 to $34.60 per hour, alongside a Remote Retention Allowance.

Benefits

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education in office or business administration.
• High school completion plus four years of progressively responsible experience.
• Expert knowledge of office software databases.

Responsibilities

• Maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
• Manage records and respond to administrative inquiries.
• Order office supplies and handle payroll.

Skills

Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Minute-taking

Communication skills

Education

Certificate in office or business administration

Job description

Overview

The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative support and reports directly to the Manager of North Zone Medical Affairs. The position acts as a resource to other administrative support staff within the portfolio or office by providing advice and assistance on Action Requests and on writing correspondence for the North Zone. The Administrative Support may carry‑out routine administrative special projects.

Responsibilities and Activities: Maintain calendars, email inboxes, schedule appointments, and make travel arrangements. Manage records and files. Research and prepare background material for meetings. Prepare agendas and take minutes. Respond to day‑to‑day administrative inquiries. Compose memos and letters, and proof‑read prepared correspondence for accuracy, grammar and proper format. Review, track and organize incoming/outgoing correspondence to identify priority items and respond to requests/complaints. Research information from a variety of sources to respond to Action Requests. Track outstanding action requests. Respond to a variety of internal and external requests, prepare portfolio or department responses. Remain aware of current issues by attending management meetings, providing support on initiatives and following up on action items arising from the meetings. Order office supplies. Payroll.

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non‑pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description

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

• Classification: Administrative Support V
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: North Zone Medical Affairs
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16‑MAR‑2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 26‑MAR‑2026
• Temporary End Date: 30‑JUN‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $28.45
• Maximum Salary: $34.60
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of post‑secondary education (e.g. certificate in office or business administration).

Additional Required Qualifications

A minimum of a high school completion plus four years progressively responsible related experience will be considered. In addition, the incumbent would ideally possess a record of accomplishment in the following areas: Considerable working knowledge of Alberta Health Services systems and processes. Considerable working knowledge of legislation, policies and processes and general office policies and procedures. Expert working knowledge of office software databases (Outlook, Excel, Word) in order to respond to action requests, and to prepare and edit correspondence, and respond to stakeholder inquiries. Ability to take clear and concise minutes. Excellent knowledge of political sensitivities and the diverse interests of diverse stakeholders; and of financial policies, as well as of legislation governing Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP), financial and human resource information systems and expense claim system is essential. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Medical Affairs and high‑end administrative functioning experience are assets.