Administrative Assistant

The Alberta Teachers’ Association invites applications for Senior Administrative Assistant, Professional Development Permanent Full-time position Work location: Barnett House (11010 142 Street NW), Edmonton As the professional organization of Alberta teachers, the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) promotes and advances public education, supports teachers’ professional practice and serves as the advocate for its members. The ATA is proud to retain our status as one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for consecutive years. We offer the following: A 35-hour work week, a minimum of three weeks of paid vacation, and multiple additional categories of paid time off to support work/life balance A competitive starting annual salary of $55,811 (to a maximum of $69,494 after three years) A full range of 100% employer-paid benefits for you and your eligible family members Free onsite parking, onsite gym, outdoor patio, cafeteria, library and multifaith/quiet spaces The Opportunity Reporting to the supervisor in Professional Development, the Senior Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative support to executive and professional staff. They are responsible for supporting several PD programs, projects and initiatives; assisting in the maintenance and management of information; and completing special projects and other duties as assigned. Specific responsibilities include the following: Producing, editing and distributing committee, conference, workshop, seminar and/or meeting materials, reports, addenda and correspondence Maintaining ATA standards in the production of documents and materials Assisting staff in preparing and editing documents, including PowerPoint presentations Scheduling meetings and events, and booking meeting rooms Maintaining accurate electronic filing systems and records, as required Opening incoming mail and actioning accordingly Assisting with the general organization of the program area, as assigned Answering and screening phone calls Assisting at conference sites, as required Qualifications A completed related certificate and a minimum of three years’ administrative experience, with demonstrated accuracy in keyboarding, proofreading, spelling, punctuation and grammar; Experience dealing with difficult and sensitive situations and the ability to maintain confidentiality Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with others Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize work assignments, as well as work well under pressure within tight, conflicting timelines Ability to adapt to changing priorities Demonstrated initiative, problem solving and analytical skills Commitment to continuous professional development Intermediate abilities in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Experience with Alinity is an asset Being bilingual in both written and spoken French and English is an asset How to apply: Applications can be emailed to careers@ata.ab.ca by 4 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026. As an employer, the ATA aims to reflect and respond to the diversity of our membership, staff and the public. To help us better serve our members across the province, diverse applicants or candidates who speak more than one language are encouraged to identify these assets in their employment application. The Alberta Teachers’ Association thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Provides comprehensive administrative support to executive and professional staff within the Professional Development area. Responsibilities include producing meeting materials, managing electronic records, and assisting with the organization of programs and conferences.

Requires a related certificate and at least three years of administrative experience with strong keyboarding and grammar skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, while experience with Alinity and bilingualism in French and English are considered assets.

• 35-hour work week • Paid vacation • Paid time off • 100% employer-paid benefits • Free onsite parking • Onsite gym • Outdoor patio • Cafeteria • Library • Multifaith/quiet spaces

• Gestion du tempsSouhaitée
• Résolution de problèmesSouhaitée
• Microsoft ExcelSouhaitée
• CommunicationSouhaitée
• Microsoft WordSouhaitée

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• Administrative Support
• Document Production
• Meeting Scheduling
• Electronic Filing
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Multitasking
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Alinity
• French Language
• English Language
• Proofreading
• Time Management

• Administrative
• Education

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

28 janv. 2027

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

35 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level

Mode de candidature

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