Infrastructure & Planning Clerk

Town of Blackfalds; Blackfalds; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Alberta is seeking an enthusiastic Infrastructure & Property Services Clerk for a 12-month term. This role involves providing exceptional administrative support by drafting legal documents, assisting public inquiries, and maintaining departmental statistics. Candidates should have a two-year diploma and 2+ years of relevant experience. The position offers a full-time schedule with an hourly wage of $31.65 to $35.49. Pre-employment requirements include a Criminal Record Check and a valid Driver's License.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably in a municipal, legal, or engineering environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of interpreting bylaws and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Draft and process legal documentation and correspondence related to bylaws and agreements.
• Assist the public with inquiries in person, on the phone, and via email.
• Prepare and transcribe professional correspondence and critical documents.
• Process payments and maintain detailed tracking of receipts.
• Coordinate and analyze Department statistics.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year post-secondary diploma in Office Administration, Business Administration, or Legal Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join the Town of Blackfalds!

Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting a dynamic team? We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional administrative support.

The Infrastructure & Property Services Clerk is a key administrative role that ensures smooth operations within the Department. This 12-month term opportunity offers the chance to work on diverse projects, provide outstanding customer service, and contribute to the efficient delivery of municipal services.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Be part of a collaborative team that values professionalism and innovation.
• Gain hands‑on experience in municipal operations and planning.
• Make a meaningful impact by supporting services that benefit the entire community.

Blackfalds offers a vibrant, family‑friendly environment with modern amenities and a strong sense of community. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and service excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Draft, process, and prepare legal documentation and correspondence related to bylaws, departmental agreements, registrations, and other binding commitments, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist the public with relevant inquiries in person, on the phone and via email.
• Prepare, format, and transcribe professional correspondence, reports, contracts, agreements, and other critical documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Process payments and accurately prepare departmental permits, licenses, and Letters of Compliance, while maintaining detailed tracking of receipts and managing payment orders as required.
• Prepare and place advertisements and notices in the media.
• Provide administrative support to the Department.
• Coordinate, collect, maintain, and analyze Department statistics.

Your Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and educate the public and promote participation in the understanding, development, and acceptance of Department applications and other relevant inquiries.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and the public in a positive team environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional judgement.
• Knowledge of interpreting bylaws and a basic understanding of the relevant legislation.

What You Bring:

• Two‑year post‑secondary diploma in Office Administration, Business Administration, or Legal Assistant.
• Minimum 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably in a municipal, legal, or engineering environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret bylaws, policies, maps, and plans is an asset.
• Additional Requirements:
  • RCMP Criminal Record Check.
  • Valid Driver’s License with current Driver’s Abstract.

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Why Work With Us?

This is your chance to gain valuable municipal experience, work with a supportive team, and make a meaningful impact in the community with an opportunity to develop your skills in a fast‑paced, professional environment.

This is a temporary position for 12 months, working full‑time hours. The standard work schedule is a 35‑hour week, Monday - Friday.

The hourly range for the Infrastructure & Planning Services Clerk is $31.65 / hour - $35.49 / hour as per the 2025 - 2027 CUPE Local 417 Collective Agreement.

Please submit your application online via our applicant tracking system by December 19, 2025, at 4:30 PM.

We remind applicants that a pre‑employment requirement is a Criminal Record Check, a valid Driver’s License and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract (as per the above‑mentioned background checks).