Overview
HIGHLIGHTS:Admin duties and tech support for agriculture department staff.
Position: Agriculture Administrative Assistant
Department: Agriculture and Environmental Services
Reports To: Director of Agriculture and Environmental Resources
Term: Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week with some overtime required.
Location: Municipal District of Ranchland administration building located at the Chain Lakes Provincial Park, Alberta
About the Role:
The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and technical support to the Director of Agriculture and Environmental Services and department staff. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong computer proficiency, excellent communication skills, and is familiar with the rural/western way of life.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- Degree or Diploma in Business Administration. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe and Canva
- Experience with social media management
- Experience with website maintenance and management
- Familiarity with municipal structure, operations, and public service
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and communication abilities
- Strong computer proficiency and comfort with cloud-based tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Agriculture and Environmental Services and Assistant Agricultural Fieldman
- Manage the Ag Departments social media platforms, write/create newsletters, manage and maintain the Ag Department section of the MD website and all other digital outreach.
- Act as the department grant expert by identifying and preparing grant applications to fund Municipal Agriculture and Environmental projects.
- Support the department by identifying and implementing administrative processes and procedures to improve tracking, efficiency and integrity of departmental operations.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of the Ag Department Health and Safety Program, Geographical Information System, and Website.
Assets:
- Experience in Agricultural or Environmental program administration
- Familiarity with rural municipalities and Alberta’s Agricultural Service Board framework
- Knowledge of GIS and mapping tools
- Experience researching, identifying, and applying for grants, including preparing supporting documentation and managing submission requirements
- Agricultural Background
Please Submit Resumes To: Rick Niwa, ag@ranchland66.com
About Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66
Municipality dedicated to supporting our local producers with a range of programs, services, and communications in the heart of southwest Alberta's foothills and Rocky Mountains.
