Resident assistant Jobs in Slave Lake, AB

Additional Information:

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities, and provide our employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the following full-time position available:

Administrative Assistant, Dean, Health, Human Services, & University Studies
Salary: $49,428 to $60,648 per year
Location: Slave Lake
June 8, 2026 to Ongoing

Qualifications:

• Minimum one year certificate in Office Administration or related field.
• Three or more years of experience in an administrative assistant role.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• A clean criminal record check.
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Additional Qualifications Suggested:

• Class 5 Driver’s License

Position Description

Administrative Assistant, Dean, Health, Human Services, & University Studies

Nature and Scope of Work

The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive support to the Health, Human Services and University Studies department. This role contributes to the smooth execution of daily operations, including project coordination, document preparation, proofreading, editing, and curriculum formatting. The position also encompasses a variety of administrative tasks such as organizing meetings, recording and transcribing minutes, preparing training and learning materials, ordering supplies, and managing internal and external correspondence.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management

• Provide status updates on assigned projects to the Dean.
• Proofread, edit, and format curriculum materials, documents, and correspondence.
• Create and maintain forms, reports, and tracking systems for multiple contracts.
• Participate in Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Research curriculum project meetings, as well as other required meetings.

Administration

• Organize and coordinate meetings; record and transcribe minutes; assist with agenda preparation.
• Support Health and Human Services faculty and staff with room bookings, hotel arrangements, and required documentation.
• Enter student grades when necessary.
• Respond to emails in a timely and professional manner, directing inquiries to appropriate team members.
• Maintain an updated and accurate project list.
• Manage office supplies, including preparing purchase orders and recording goods received.
• Provide administrative support to the Centre for Teaching and Learning, Health and Human Services programs, and department managers.

Accounting, Budgeting and Contract

• Assist management with budget development and preparation.
• Code invoices and obtain required approvals.
• Collect, organize, and code monthly receipts for department managers.
• Liaise with Finance regarding invoices and contract payments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Successful candidates must provide College or University transcripts and a Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.

Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

• Competitive salaries
• Vacation time ranging from three to eight weeks
• Excellent health and dental benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• Pension plans with employer contributions
• Comprehensive employee and family assistance program
• Professional development opportunities