As the professional organization of Alberta teachers, the ATA promotes and advances public education, supports teachers’ professional practice and serves as the advocate for its members. The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) is proud to retain our status as one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for consecutive years. We offer:
Full Time Position
- A 35-hour work week, a minimum of three weeks of paid vacation, plus multiple other days off categories to support your work/life balance.
- A generous defined benefit pension plan and a competitive starting salary of $54,185 and after 3 years, a maximum salary of $67,470.
- A full range of 100% employer-paid benefits for you and your eligible family members.
- Free on-site parking, outdoor patio, cafeteria, library, access to an on-site gym and multifaith/quiet spaces.
- Recognition and development programs plus generous support for continuous staff education.
Temporary 6-month Position
- A 35-hour work week, a minimum of one and a half of paid vacation (pro-rated), plus multiple other days off categories to support your work/life balance.
- A competitive yearly salary of $54,185
- A full range of 100% employer-paid benefits for you and your eligible family members.
- Free on-site parking, outdoor patio, cafeteria, library, access to an on-site gym and multifaith/quiet spaces.
- Recognition and development programs plus generous support for continuous staff education.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the supervisor in PD, this position provides comprehensive administrative support to executive and professional staff; is responsible for supporting a number of PD programs, projects and initiatives; assists in maintaining and managing information; and completes special projects and other duties as assigned. Specific responsibilities include:
- Producing, editing and distributing committee, conference, workshop, seminar and/or meeting materials, reports, addenda and correspondence;
- Maintaining Association standards in the production of documents and materials;
- Assisting staff in preparing and editing documents including PowerPoint presentations;
- Scheduling meetings and events, and booking meeting rooms;
- Maintaining accurate electronic filing systems and records as required;
- Opening incoming mail and actioning accordingly;
- Assisting with the general organization of the program area as assigned;
- Answering and screening phone calls; and
- Assisting at conference sites as required.
Qualifications
- Completion of a related certificate and a minimum of three years’ administrative experience with demonstrated accuracy in keyboarding, proofreading, spelling, punctuation and grammar;
- Experience dealing with difficult and sensitive situations and the ability to maintain confidentiality;
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with others;
- Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize work assignments, as well as work well under pressure within tight, conflicting timelines;
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities;
- Demonstrated initiative, problem solving and analytical skills;
- Commitment to continuous professional development;
- Intermediate abilities in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required;
- Experience with Alinity is an asset; and
- Being bilingual in both written and spoken French and English is an asset.
How to apply
Submit a cover letter and resume in one attachment along with the names and telephone numbers of two business references should be addressed to Connor Poon, HR Generalist and emailed to careers@ata.ab.ca by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
The Alberta Teachers’ Association thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.