Clerk Typist, Solid Waste

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in Fort McMurray, Alberta, is seeking a Temporary Full Time Administrative Clerk to support Environmental Services, Solid Waste. The role covers data research, budgeting, filing, and invoicing, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a bi-weekly 70-hour work period.

Qualifications include Grade 12 or GED and a 1-year Office Admin Certificate, plus 2 years related experience; a 2-year Diploma is an asset. Criminal record check required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or GED is required, plus a 1-year Office Administration Certificate.
• A 2-year Office Administration Diploma is preferred.
• Two years related experience including basic accounting and data entry.
• Experience with public works and mobile radio equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical support duties including data research and summaries.
• Maintain budget, financial records and filing systems.
• Respond to inquiries and prepare time sheets, reports and invoices.
• Process requisitions, work orders and invoices for expenditures.
• Maintain inventory of office/stationery supplies.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and action plans.
• Streamline office practices and workload indicators.
• Handle petty cash and LPA signing authority.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Problem Solving

Independent Work

Time Management

Confidentiality

Education

Grade 12 / GED

Office Administration Certificate

Office Administration Diploma (asset)

Tools

Office software

Mobile radio equipment

Job description

Requisition ID: 4558

Affiliation: CUPE Municipal

Position Type: Temporary Full Time

Fixed Term Duration: Anticipated to end December 18, 2026

Number of Openings: 1

Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift/Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Department/ Branch: Environmental Services, Solid Waste Services

Job Location: Fort McMurray

Pay Level: PL6

Rate: $ 42.36

COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

About The Department

Step into a career that’s grounded in action and driven by purpose. At the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Environmental Services team is at the heart of sustainability and safety. Whether you're operating advanced water treatment systems or managing solid waste and underground infrastructure, you’ll play a vital role in protecting public health and the environment.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves for a career that combines purpose, precision, and progress, we’d love to hear from you.

General Description

With some independent action, perform clerical support duties to include research; assemble and summarize data; maintain budget, financial records, filing system, record retention, respond to inquiries; prepare and submit time sheets, produce correspondence, reports, and invoices.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical support duties to include research; assemble and summarize data; maintain budget; financial records; filing system; record retention; respond to inquiries; prepare and submit time sheets; produce correspondence; reports and invoices.
• Receive and direct mail; retrieve information; package and distribute mail.
• Record; produce and distribute minutes of meetings and action follow-up.
• Process requisitions; work orders and invoices for expenditures or revenue, services and supplies, travel arrangements, etc.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of office/stationery supplies.
• Ensure priorities are set in planning of daily/weekly workloads.
• Assist with annual budget preparation, Business and Action Plans.
• Streamline office practices and workload indicators.
• Responsible for petty cash and LPA signing authority.
• Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Above average communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and accomplish multiple tasks with deadlines.
• Ability to preserve confidential information is mandatory.

Education And Experience

• Grade twelve (12) or GED equivalency and a one (1) year Office Administration Certificate is required.
• A two (2) year Office Administration Diploma will be considered a preferred asset.
• Two years related experience to include basic accounting, data inputting and the use of a variety of software programs, is required.
• Previous working experience in public works area and operating mobile radio equipment are assets.

Other Requirements

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.

Safety

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for knowing and working in accordance with the Safety Policy. The incumbent must work in such a way as not to endanger himself/herself, fellow employees, or the public.