Branch Administrator - Temporary

Job Information Job Requisition ID: 88262 Ministry: Education and Childcare Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary until April 30, 2027 Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: October 13, 2026 Classification: Administrative Support 6 Salary: $2,265.79 to $2,866.95 bi-weekly ($59,137 - $74,827/year) The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. The Ministry of Education and Childcare Alberta Education and Childcare support students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12. What we have heard from Albertans will help us as we move forward in developing our future direction—to ensure students can meet the challenges and embrace the opportunities of the 21st century. Role Responsibilities Are you an experienced administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced executive environment? The Branch Administrator provides high-level operational and administrative coordination support to the Executive Director's Office and branch leadership. The position serves as a key liaison with the Assistant Deputy Minister's Office, divisional partners, and other ministry stakeholders to support seamless service delivery, effective branch operations, and a positive, collaborative workplace culture. In this role, you will: Coordinate executive office operations, including calendars, meetings, correspondence, records, supplies, office logistics and competing priorities. Prepare and monitor budget forecasts, expenditures, spreadsheets, payables and receivables in collaboration with financial staff. Verify accounting entries, invoices, contract payments and expense claims for accuracy and compliance with departmental requirements. Manage correspondence, assess priorities, assign and track tasks, draft responses and ensure deadlines are met. Liaise with senior internal and external contacts regarding contracts, grants and information requests while maintaining confidentiality. Support human resource and administrative processes, including time reporting, onboarding, position documentation and branch records. Assist with office moves, space assignments, information technology needs, procurement and other operational requirements. Coordinate work and provide functional guidance to temporary or contracted administrative staff, as required. Identify process improvements and resolve service-delivery issues while maintaining strong client service. The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position. APS Competencies Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. Develop Self and Others : Demonstrates Agility and Develop Self and Others by effectively managing urgent requests and competing priorities in a politically sensitive environment, while proactively pursuing continuous learning, aligning personal and career development goals with organizational priorities, and fostering growth within the Administrative Team. Creative Problem Solving : Fosters a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing by leading through example, while applying independent thinking, creativity, and sound judgment to analyze complex issues, identify connections and opportunities, and develop effective solutions that support organizational objectives. Systems Thinking: Demonstrates an understanding of the broader organizational context and the impact of decisions and interactions on stakeholders, while maintaining awareness of branch, division, and ministry priorities. Applies a collaborative approach to achieving outcomes by leveraging innovative ideas, id…

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