International Programs & Operations Assistant

Global Affairs Canada Locally Engaged Staff Recruitment; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Consulate of Canada in Anchorage is seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to mission programs, including Political-Economic or Trade sections, helping advance Canadian interests and ensure effective delivery of programs. The role covers scheduling, travel arrangements, meetings, financial processing, documentation, liaison with stakeholders, and reporting.

Candidates must have a college diploma or two years of postsecondary studies and English advanced

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time postsecondary education or diploma required.
• Combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
• Proven ability to prepare correspondence, reports and briefing materials.
• Experience coordinating meetings, travel, events and logistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and clerical support to program operations; prepares correspondence, reports and briefing materials.
• Organizes meetings, schedules appointments, and coordinates logistics for visits and events.
• Arranges travel and accommodation for program staff and visiting officials.
• Supports procurement, contracting, or program-related activities.
• Assists with financial processes including payments, tracking expenditures, and maintaining records.
• Conducts basic research and compiles information; maintains filing systems and databases.
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders and responds to routine inquiries.
• Supports communications and monitors program-related media and social media.

Skills

Administrative support

Event coordination

Communication

Office software

Education

College diploma or postsecondary diploma

Education plus experience alternative

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Consulate of Canada in Anchorage is seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to mission programs, including Political-Economic or Trade sections, helping advance Canadian interests and ensure effective delivery of programs. The role covers scheduling, travel arrangements, meetings, financial processing, documentation, liaison with stakeholders, and reporting.

Candidates must have a college diploma or two years of postsecondary studies and English advanced