Council Assistant

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

6d•CA$25 - CA$31•Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with City of Edmonton Councillor, Thu Parmar and the Ward sipiwiyiniwak team. With over 100,000 residents in the southwest ward, we are a team dedicated to building public trust and confidence in our local government. As Council Assistant, you will play a key role, working closely with the Councillor, the team, and the community at large to further advance the vision and mission of the office.

Requirements

Completion of Grade 12 and related post-secondary course work
Two years of related administrative, customer service and/or public relations experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated strong organizational and prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team
Ability to handle conflict and demonstrate effective listening skills
Excellent computer proficiency
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Nice To Haves

Live in Ward sipiwiyiniwak
Relevant political and media experience
Experience with managing social media accounts

Responsibilities

Coordinate scheduling and logistics for the Councillor, including meetings, and community engagement events
Organize and maintain digital and paper documentation
Deliver excellent customer service by handling inquiries and concerns from public members via phone, email, or in person. Ensure prompt service to residents
Proactively identify issues and escalate them to the Councillor as appropriate
Attend meetings and events as appropriate
Research and synthesize information to create reports, briefing materials and ward communications
Create monthly newsletter
Maintain politically sensitive information