Administrative Clerk

Are you an organized, detail-oriented administrative professional looking to make a meaningful impact in our city? The Infrastructure Services department is seeking a proactive Administrative Clerk to join the Building Great Neighbourhoods branch. In this collaborative role, you will provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support to the Director and the broader Neighbourhoods Planning & Design section. You will coordinate dynamic calendars, manage document workflows, facilitate meetings, and ensure seamless day-to-day office operations. Working alongside a supportive administrative network, you will handle diverse responsibilities while balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced setting. Join our team and contribute to building vibrant, well-connected communities across Edmonton.

What will you do?

• Deliver proactive administrative support to the Director, including complex calendar scheduling, priority tracking, and meeting preparation
• Coordinate day-to-day office operations such as telecommunications, supply ordering, corporate procurement card administration, and onboarding logistics for new hires
• Serve as an initial point of contact for telephone, email, and in-person inquiries, liaising with internal teams, vendors, and community partners
• Prepare, format, and proofread formal documents, presentations, memos, and statistical reports to ensure adherence to corporate standards
• Organize section meetings and workshops by booking locations, assembling agendas, recording accurate minutes, and following up on action items
• Manage records and correspondence retention in compliance with FOIP standards and corporate record management systems
• Support human resources administrative tasks, including tracking vacation schedules, earned days off (EDOs), and facility maintenance requests
• Collaborate with administrative peers across the branch to align workflows and share best practices
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, OR completion of an appropriate certificate program from an approved business school or college
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible and diversified work/information processing experience, OR a minimum of two (2) years of diversified data entry experience including general office procedures

Assets:

• Experience utilizing corporate enterprise applications such as POSSE, SAP, Ariba, or applicant tracking systems like Taleo
• Working knowledge of Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) guidelines and corporate records management standards

Skills required for success:

• Exceptional time management and organizational abilities to prioritize high-volume tasks under tight deadlines
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including thorough proofreading, grammar, and document formatting capabilities
• Sound problem-solving abilities and discretion when managing confidential information and sensitive inquiries
• A customer-service mindset with a proven ability to build positive relationships across multidisciplinary teams and external collaborators
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ()
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
• Alignment with the goals of the City Plan

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52.
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits

Up to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 18 months in accordance with Article 18.02 of the Collective Agreement

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week

Salary Range: $26.640 - $33.081 (Hourly); $46,933.02 - $58,280.45 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: LG/SB

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Word/Data Processing Clerk II
Posting Date: Nov 02, 2026
Closing Date: Nov 16, 2026 11:59:00 PM (ABT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Infrastructure Services
Work Location(s): 14th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4