Administrative Assistant IV

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play. Our Police Operations Support Department is looking for a casual Administrative Assistant IV to join the team. Position Responsibilities The Grande Prairie Police Service administrative section provides support to police officers in a variety of roles. This position provides direct operational support to police officers, enabling them to fulfill their mandate of delivering essential policing services to the community. Some Of The Position Responsibilities Include Responding to requests for assistance from police officers via telephone, radio, email, and internal messaging systems. Performing data entry and conducting queries in a variety of systems, including the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC), Police Records Management System, and Justice Online Information Network (JOIN). Calling out support units and resources as required. Monitoring and responding to messages from other police agencies. Providing general administrative and operational support as assigned. Note:** This position requires shift work, including days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays. Flexibility with hours of work is required, as the position provides coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Qualifications To be successful in this position, you will possess a High School Diploma, along with a Business Administration Diploma or Office Administration Certificate from a recognized educational institution. An equivalent combination of education and experience working in a busy office environment may be considered. Additional assets would include previous employment in a law enforcement environment, a current RCMP/Police Enhanced Security Clearance and experience working with a Police Records Management System, the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC), and the Justice Online Information Network (JOIN). Extensive experience providing administrative support in a fast-paced, high-volume office environment is also required. Preference may be given to candidates who already possess an RCMP/Police Enhanced Security Clearance. This clearance process is significantly more comprehensive than a Police Information Check or Criminal Record Check. Flexibility with hours of work is required, as this position provides staffing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all statutory holidays. To excel in this position, you should possess the following competencies: Teamwork Communication Interpersonal Skills Work Standards – Verification and Accuracy Reliability Decision Making Problem Solving Initiative Adaptability Stress Tolerance Hours Casual, on-call basis. Compensation Salary range of $37.02 to $47.86 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com) Diversity & Inclusion The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community. Selection Process We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email. To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume. Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position. This posting may be used to fill more than one position. Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position. To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.

Provide direct operational and administrative support to police officers via telephone, radio, and internal messaging. Perform data entry and queries within specialized police information systems to assist in delivering essential policing services.

Requires a High School Diploma and a Business Administration Diploma or Office Administration Certificate. Extensive experience in a fast-paced office environment and a Police Enhanced Security Clearance are highly preferred.

• Comprehensive benefits package

• TeamworkPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• adaptabilityPreferred
• Administrative SupportPreferred
• interpersonal skillsPreferred
• Decision MakingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Data entryPreferred

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• Data Entry
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Stress Tolerance
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Administrative Support
• Verification and Accuracy

• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 27, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable