About Lac La Biche County:
Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it is also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches!
We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.
For more information on Lac La Biche County check out these links: Lac La Biche County - Home and Tourism - Home
Lac La Biche County is seeking a highly organized, professional, and politically astute individual to join our team as Senior Executive Coordinator. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), this pivotal role provides confidential executive coordination and administrative support to ensure the effective operation of the CAO's Office and the advancement of Council and corporate priorities.
As the Senior Executive Coordinator, you will serve as a central point of coordination between the CAO's Office, senior administration, Legislative Services, Council, government partners, Indigenous communities, regional stakeholders, and the public. You will play a key role in managing executive priorities, supporting governance processes, coordinating strategic initiatives, and ensuring timely follow-through on organizational commitments.
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Provide confidential executive support to the CAO, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and correspondence.
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Coordinate information flow, action items, and follow-up between the CAO, senior leadership, departments, and external stakeholders.
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Prepare and edit executive correspondence, briefing materials, presentations, reports, and meeting documentation.
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Support Council-related activities, including meeting preparation, issue tracking, and legislative follow-up.
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Collaborate closely with Legislative Services and provide backup support for Council meeting processes as required.
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Assist with government relations activities involving municipal, provincial, federal, Indigenous, and regional partners.
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Coordinate access to information and privacy-related activities in accordance with legislation and County policies.
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Conduct research, prepare summaries, improve administrative processes, and maintain highly confidential records and information.
The ideal candidate will possess:
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A diploma or degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Communications, Legal Studies, Office Administration, Information Management, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
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A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible executive administrative, governance, legislative services, records management, or senior administrative experience, preferably within a municipal or public sector environment.
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Exceptional organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
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Strong political acuity, discretion, professionalism, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
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Knowledge of municipal governance, legislative processes, records management practices, and applicable legislation.
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Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant business systems.
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Completion of Level I of the National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration (NACLAA) program is considered an asset.
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Class 5 Driver's License
At Lac La Biche County, you'll be part of a collaborative and service-oriented organization committed to supporting our communities through excellence in local government. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and contribute meaningfully to strategic initiatives that shape the future of our region. Lac La Biche County offers a collaborative workplace culture, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development while serving a vibrant and growing community.
Position Details:
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evening and after-hours work may be required to support Council meetings, special events, and emergency situations.
Location: Lac La Biche County, Alberta (100% on-site/No hybrid work option)
- Municipal (LAPP) pension
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Sunlife extended health and dental (100% employer paid)
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General illness leave, long term disability coverage, and life insurance coverage
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15 days accrued vacation prorated biweekly
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12 days personal health leave
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All access pass to Bold Multiplex and Pool
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Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
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Training and professional development opportunities
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Active Social Committee, Green Committee and Focus Indigenous Committee
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Work life balance
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Lake Life
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is found
If this sounds like you, please submit your cover letter and resume, quoting Competition #39-SEC-26
If applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by clicking on the following link: https://llbc.startdate.ca/
Candidates from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same classification level within the next 6 months.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
