Support municipal leadership through executive administration, governance coordination, and confidential communication with the Town of Ponoka. This full-time permanent position is office-based.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Executive Assistant manages the CAO's Office and supports Mayor and Council. The position requires municipal government knowledge, advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, and polished executive correspondence skills. Success depends on discretion, political acumen, sound judgment, and independent priority management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the CAO's Office administration, workflow, calendars, and commitments
- Coordinate Council meetings, agendas, materials, notes, and follow-up
- Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing notes, presentations, and speaking remarks
- Track decisions, action items, deadlines, and corporate priorities
- Coordinate travel, expenses, records, budgets, and confidential information
Requirements:
- Post-secondary education in office, business, or executive administration
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible executive support experience
- Municipal government, Council processes, and governance knowledge preferred
- Advanced Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and records-management proficiency
- Valid Class 5 licence and satisfactory criminal record check
Apply executive communication, municipal governance knowledge, and sound judgment while supporting the CAO, Council, and Town operations.
Municipal Executive Assistant to CAO in Edmonton employer: ABmunis
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is an exceptional employer that prioritizes a collaborative and inclusive work culture, fostering innovation and continuous improvement in public works and environmental services. With a commitment to employee growth and development, the Municipality offers strategic leadership opportunities and a supportive environment where diverse teams can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the community. Located in a vibrant region, employees benefit from a strong sense of purpose and the chance to contribute to sustainable municipal operations that enhance the quality of life for residents.
