Administrative Assistant

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Administrative Assistant

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Rate: CAD $25 - $35 hour

Contract: 6 months, with Optional 12 months extension

Location: onsite (downtown Edmonton)

We are seeking for an Administrative Assistant that would help ensure financial accountability for the administration of multiple grants under the Alberta Child Care Grant Funding and Affordability Grant Programs.

What you will do

1. Assess, evaluate and recommend grant funding for all licensed child care programs.

• Assess, recommend and determine eligibility for grant funding.
• Advise grant recipients when they do not meet the conditions of grant funding, explaining what they must do to meet the criteria.
• Identify delivery and payment issues and recommend options for resolution to management.
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with accepted practices and within guidelines prescribed by financial legislation and Ministerial policy and procedures.

2. Manage and respond to complaints related to the grants.

• Provide advice, information and direction, where appropriate, to resolve complaints from grant recipients, early childhood educators and Alberta families in relation to the grants delivered.
• Review incoming complaints and determine most appropriate course of action, in consultation with the Sr. Program Analyst, if necessary.
• Request additional information with which to investigate the complaint.
• Assist the Sr. Program Analyst with the complaint investigation and resolution process.

Must Have

• Ability to learn quickly, problem solve/troubleshoot, work independently and in a team.
• Experience with research, analysis and problem solving.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong attention to detail and computer skills.
• The ability to pay attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience engaging directly with business or government clients, effectively explaining complex data concepts, architectural decisions, and platform capabilities in a clear and strategic manner
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite tools.
• Relevant experience in a role similar to this. Experience must be applicable to this role.

Nice to Have

• Relevant post-secondary education in the area of office administration. Acceptable education includes degrees, diplomas and certificates (in years)

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• Exposure to enterprise-level digital transformation initiatives
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies
• Competitive contract terms and professional growth

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed or send your resume to: recruitment@shabech.ca

• Please include three professional references where similar work was performed.
• List your most recent reference first.

Interested in more opportunities with us? Visit our careers page: www.shabech.ca to browse current openings.

About Shabech Consulting

Shabech Consulting specializes in Business and IT consulting, strategic staffing, and project management services. Our mission is to help organizations achieve efficiency, innovation, and measurable results by connecting them with exceptional talent and tailored solutions.

We take a collaborative approach to understanding each client’s unique challenges and delivering strategies that create real impact. Whether supporting complex digital projects, providing specialized resources, or optimizing operations, we are committed to excellence.

As a trusted partner across multiple industries, Shabech Consulting helps organizations turn strategy into action and achieve their goals with confidence.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for the next stage will be contacted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.25 per week

Work Location: In person