Job Number: 55829
Do you love Edmonton? Do you want to be part of making Edmonton the best place to live, work & play? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? If yes, then please read on.
This is a unique opportunity to work closely with City of Edmonton Councillor, Thu Parmar and the Ward sipiwiyiniwak team. With over 100,000 residents in the southwest ward, we are a team dedicated to building public trust and confidence in our local government.
As Council Assistant, you will play a key role, working closely with the Councillor, the team, and the community at large to further advance the vision and mission of the office.
What will you do?
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Administrative Support:
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Coordinate scheduling and logistics for the Councillor, including meetings, and community engagement events
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Organize and maintain digital and paper documentation
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Constituent Support and Community Outreach:
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Deliver excellent customer service by handling inquiries and concerns from public members via phone, email, or in person. Ensure prompt service to residents
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Proactively identify issues and escalate them to the Councillor as appropriate
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Attend meetings and events as appropriate
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Communication and Research Support:
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Research and synthesize information to create reports, briefing materials and ward communications
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Create monthly newsletter
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Maintain politically sensitive information
Qualifications:
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Completion of Grade 12 and related post-secondary course work
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Two years of related administrative, customer service and/or public relations experience
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Demonstrated strong organizational and prioritization skills
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Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team
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Ability to handle conflict and demonstrate effective listening skills
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Excellent computer proficiency
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Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Assets:
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Live in Ward sipiwiyiniwak
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Relevant political and media experience
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Experience with managing social media accounts
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 https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.
Up to 1 Project Term position up to October 24, 2029
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary Range: $25.174 to $31.256 at 40 hours of work per week
Recruitment Consultant: SM/SB
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation
Classification Title: Council Assistant - 8hrs
Posting Date: Aug 7, 2026
Closing Date: Aug 21, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Project Term (Management) Full-time
Union : Out of Scope
Department: Office of the Councillors
Work Location(s): City Hall, 2nd Floor, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton T5J 2R7
