Location: Lac La Biche, Alberta
Are you interested in working for a progressive organization that supports its employees, promotes a healthy workplace culture, and values work-life balance? If you enjoy meaningful public service, leadership, and the outdoors, Lac La Biche County invites you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
About Lac La Biche County: Lac La Biche County is a beautiful and prosperous community where people visit, live, work, and play. With more than 150 lakes, 100 beaches, extensive camping opportunities, and an excellent trail system, the County offers an exceptional outdoor lifestyle. Residents also enjoy modern amenities including the Bold Centre, future Aquatics Centre, schools, parks, community programs, sports and cultural activities, local community groups, and downtown shopping.
The Organization: Lac La Biche County is guided by principles of excellence, communication, safety and wellness, collaboration, and environmental sustainability. Our employees enjoy working in the Lakeland Region, where they can contribute to a diverse, fast-paced, and fulfilling workplace while being part of one of Alberta’s most unique communities.
We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and wellness initiatives that support work-life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards for equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.
Lac La Biche County is looking for a Coordinator, Business Operations to join our team and support the effective day-to-day operation of the Alberta Law Enforcement Training Centre (ALETC). The position coordinates financial administration, procurement, records management, facilities and assets, contracts, business systems, communications, and related business processes, while providing reliable professional support to the Director, Coordinator of Training, and instructional staff in accordance with County policies, procedures, and delegated authorities.
The successful incumbent will be responsible for (but not limited to):
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Coordinating the day-to-day administrative and business operations of ALETC, ensuring effective processes, workflows, records, and support services.
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Providing professional administrative and operational support to the Director, Training Coordinator, and instructional staff.
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Coordinating correspondence, meetings, agendas, minutes, action items, reports, and departmental documentation.
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Coordinating financial administration, including accounts payable and receivable, invoices, expense claims, purchasing documentation, credit-card reconciliations, and related records.
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Preparing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, quotations, procurement documentation, and supporting records within delegated authority.
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Preparing reports, summaries, and business information to support operational planning and decision-making.
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Coordinating business-development activities, including proposal preparation, client and partner engagement, pricing and cost-recovery analysis, contract administration, and identification of opportunities to expand ALETC programs, partnerships, and revenue.
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Assuming Emergency Management and other duties as assigned.
What you bring
The successful candidate will ideally have:
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A diploma in business or public administration, finance, project/operations management or a related field (degree is an asset).
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3–5 years of related experience in business/public administration, procurement or a similar field.
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Experience coordinating multiple administrative or business functions is a strong asset.
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Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff across the organization.
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Good judgment, tact and professionalism when working in a public-sector environment.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and modern software.
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Class 5 driver's license
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Permanent, full-time employment
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40-hour workweek, typically Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Some evening or weekend work may be required to support special events and projects.
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Travel may be required.
Salary: $98,404.80 to $126,443.20
Comprehensive Benefits package:
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Municipal Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
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Sunlife 100% employer-paid extended health and dental benefits
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15 days of vacation prorated biweekly
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12 days of personal health leave
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Various other leaves to help you achieve worklife balance
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Long term disability, life insurance
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All-access pass to the Bold Centre and Pool
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Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
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Training and professional development opportunities
Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found
Interested candidates may apply at: https://llbc.startdate.ca/
Please submit your cover letter and résumé, quoting competition number: 70-CBO-26
For more information about Lac La Biche County, visit: Lac La Biche County - Home
Candidates from this competition may be considered for future vacancies at the same classification level within the following six months.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
