Join the Town of Blackfalds! 

The Town of Blackfalds is seeking a friendly, organized, and community-minded individual to join our Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) team as an Administrative Assistant.

In this role, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter. From greeting clients and assisting with applications to coordinating referrals and supporting the FCSS Manager and Board, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly.

 What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide front desk and receptionist services with warmth and professionalism
• Assist clients with forms, applications, and referrals to appropriate services
• Attend monthly FCSS Board meetings and record minutes
• Support the FCSS Manager with administrative tasks and Board business
• Help ensure efficient office, program, and event coverage
• Foster a positive customer service philosophy across the department

Your Skills and Abilities:

• A team-first attitude and strong communication skills
• Experience in office administration and computer applications
• Ability to stay organized and calm in a busy, sometimes pressurized environment
• Respect for confidentiality and a commitment to excellent service

 What You Bring:

• Minimum Grade 12 education with relevant training.
• 2+ years of administrative experience.
• RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Valid Driver’s License with current Driver’s Abstract.
• Child Intervention Check.
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR.

Why Work With Us?

At the Town of Blackfalds, you’ll join a dedicated team that thrives on collaboration, community service, and continuous improvement. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where innovation, integrity, and professionalism are at the heart of everything we do. 

This is a full-time, three-month term position with the potential for extension. The standard work schedule is a 35-hour week, which may include evening and weekend hours depending on the programming and events schedule.

The hourly range for the FCSS Administrative Assistant is $27.48 / hour - $30.80 / hour as per the CUPE Local 417 Collective Agreement.

Please submit your application online via our applicant tracking system by Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 4:30 PM. 

We remind applicants that a pre-employment requirement is a Criminal Record Check, a valid Driver’s License and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract (as per the above-mentioned background checks).