Government AS4 Administrative Assistant

We’re looking for an organized, adaptable Administrative Support professional to join a busy team within the Government of Alberta and provide hands-on support across a variety of administrative and basic financial activities.

This role is ideal for someone with previous public sector administration experience, is comfortable jumping between priorities, and has some exposure to budgets, financial tracking and SharePoint. 

This will be a 3 month contract in office downtown Edmonton.
 
What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the branch and team
• Prepare, format and populate documents, reports and other materials
• Assist with budget tracking and monitoring
• Support basic forecasting and expenditure tracking
• Reconcile actual spending against budgets and identify discrepancies
• Process and track invoices, expenses and other financial information
• Assist with financial reports and budget-related documentation
• Support annual budget cycles and understand key timelines and requirements
• Maintain organized electronic files and information within SharePoint
• Coordinate information and follow up with internal stakeholders
• Assist with general administrative projects and priorities as required

What We’re Looking For

• Previous administrative support experience within the Government of Alberta
• Some experience supporting budgets, financial tracking, invoicing or expense reconciliation
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• SharePoint experience is strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with financial information
• Organized and comfortable managing multiple competing priorities
• Professional, collaborative and willing to support the broader team
• Comfortable taking initiative and helping wherever needed

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