Agriculture Administrative Assistant

Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66; Alberta; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Competitive wage

Daytime hours

Job summary

The Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66 invites applications for an Agriculture Administrative Assistant to support the Director of Agriculture and Environmental Services and staff.

The role emphasizes proactive administration, strong computer skills, and clear communication within a rural municipal setting. The successful candidate will manage social media, newsletters, and the Ag Department section of the MD website, assist with grant applications, and help maintain the Health and Safety

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Business Administration. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Agriculture and Environmental Services and Assistant Agricultural Fieldman

Skills

Social media management

Website maintenance

Municipal knowledge

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Business Administration degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe

Canva

SharePoint

OneDrive

Teams

Job description

Position: Agriculture Administrative Assistant

Department: Agriculture and Environmental Services

Reports To: Director of Agriculture and Environmental Resources

Term: Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week with some overtime required.

Location: Municipal District of Ranchland administration building located at the Chain Lakes Provincial Park, Alberta

About the Role:

The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and technical support to the Director of Agriculture and Environmental Services and department staff. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong computer proficiency, excellent communication skills, and is familiar with the rural/western way of life.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Degree or Diploma in Business Administration. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe and Canva
• Experience with social media management
• Experience with website maintenance and management
• Familiarity with municipal structure, operations, and public service
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and communication abilities
• Strong computer proficiency and comfort with cloud-based tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Agriculture and Environmental Services and Assistant Agricultural Fieldman
• Manage the Ag Departments social media platforms, write/create newsletters, manage and maintain the Ag Department section of the MD website and all other digital outreach.
• Act as the department grant expert by identifying and preparing grant applications to fund Municipal Agriculture and Environmental projects.
• Support the department by identifying and implementing administrative processes and procedures to improve tracking, efficiency and integrity of departmental operations.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the Ag Department Health and Safety Program, Geographical Information System, and Website.

Assets:

• Experience in Agricultural or Environmental program administration
• Familiarity with rural municipalities and Alberta’s Agricultural Service Board framework
• Knowledge of GIS and mapping tools
• Experience researching, identifying, and applying for grants, including preparing supporting documentation and managing submission requirements
• Agricultural Background

JOB PERKS:

benefits, competitive wage, daytime