EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
JOB TITLE: Temporary Administrative Assistant, (10-month term)
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development Services
CLOSE DATE: June 20, 2025, at 4:30 PM
JOB POSTING #: 2025-22
The City of Lacombe values its staff and believes that success and satisfaction is based upon quality service. Each employee shares in the overall responsibility for quality service and contributes a caring attitude and a commitment to excellence.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The City of Lacombe is currently recruiting for a temporary Administrative Assistant to join our Planning and Development Services team. Reporting to and under the general direction of the Manager of Planning and Development Services, this position performs a wide variety of clerical and support functions for the department of Planning and Development Services. This position is the primary customer contact and information source for planning inquiries, development and building permits. The purpose of this position is to provide timely and accurate advice, acceptance, processing, calculation, approval and issuance of secondary permits, compliance requests and inquiries from ratepayers, developers, staff, realtors, government agencies and others on a variety of zoning and development matters to ensure that development complies with the City of Lacombe Land Use Bylaw.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Proficient computer skills - advanced working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Access and Excel; using ArcGIS is an asset
- Exceptional organization, quality control and time management skills
- Excellent customer service skills, demonstrating an ability to deal with a variety of clientele, in person, in writing and on the phone
- Ability to understand legislative processes as they relate to this role
- Ability to ensure completeness of application submissions
- Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, positivity, tact and discretion in dealing with requests, complaints and clarification of information
- Ability to complete assignments as required with minimal supervision
- Office Administration Certification; or equivalent
- 2 years of equivalent experience in a planning, legal, local or provincial government office and/or knowledge of planning and development
- Designation of Powers for Alberta Safety Codes (or eligible to obtain)
Salary and Benefits: $30.00 - $37.50 hourly (dependent upon experience).
How to Apply:
Interested candidates please submit a resume on/or before June 20, 2025, at 4:30 PM quoting job posting #2025-22 to:
People Services, City of Lacombe
5432 56 Avenue, Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9 Or by email: [email protected]
All candidates are thanked for their interest and advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Lacombe will conduct a Police Information Check prior to hiring.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months
Pay: $30.00-$37.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Designation of Powers for Alberta Safety Codes?
Experience:
- planning, legal, local or provincial government office: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Office Administration Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-06-20
