Job Description
Job description
Job Information
Job Title: Administrative Lead
Job Requisition ID: 73328
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Red Deer
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 6, 2026
Classification: Administrative Support 5
Salary: $1,913.27 to $2,342.49 bi-weekly ($49,936 - $61,138/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
The Public Safety and Emergency Services is responsible for all provincial correctional and remand centers, young offender programs and community corrections across the province. To learn more about what our ministry is all about, follow the link at https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services.
Alberta's Correctional Services Division remains an integral partner in the provincial justice system. Mandated by the courts to enforce remand and custodial orders, staffing correctional facilities appropriately ensures the delivery of services, which aligns with multiple government priorities, and provides for the custody, care and control of inmates in Alberta's correctional facilities. For more information on Correctional Services, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/correctional-services.aspx
Role Responsibilities
Are you looking to grow your administrative skills and financial expertise in a dynamic environment? Join the Correctional Services Division, Community Corrections Branch, as an Administrative Lead for an opportunity to challenge yourself and advance your career!
Reporting to the Manager of Central Alberta Community Corrections, you will provide senior administrative support services to the Community Corrections Office, including the office Manager, Senior Probation Officers, Probation Officers and the office administrative team where applicable. You will be responsible for coordinating the daily administrative operations of the office, which includes reception, payroll, inventory control, data entry, on site computer and IT coordination, records management, as well as handling sensitive and confidential information of both staff and clients and other complex work. This position may be responsible for supervising and providing leadership and training to other subordinate administrative staff.
Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
To be successful in this role and working environment, candidates must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
•Agility: Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the organizational goals.
•Systems Thinking: Ability to consider the inter-relationships among different aspects of an approach including how they relate to other programs and areas.
•Creative Problem Solving: Ability to gather information from varied sources, analyze and interpret information to formulate reports and make decisions related to case planning.
•Drive for Results: Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives and directives.
•Building Collaborative Environment: Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community and other Government ministries/agencies to meet client and ministry goals and objectives.
•Developing Networks: Ability to interact positively, build relationships and work effectively with others.
•Develop Self and Others: Ability to contribute to team learnings by sharing information, knowledge, and experiences. Additionally, ability to further develop strengths by volunteering for “stretch” assignments and taking on increase responsibilities.
Qualifications
High school diploma supplemented by a minimum of three years of related administrative experience in a fast-paced environment.
Preference will be given to candidates with work experience in correctional services as well as intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ORCA system, JOIN, I-REQUEST, and 1GX Success Factors.
Equivalency:
Directly related experience or education will be considered on the basis of:
•1 year of experience for 1 year of education; or
•1 year of education for 1 year of experience
Assets:
•Experience working within Corrections
All applicants must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please give us a brief overview (approximately 300-400 words) of why you are suitable for this role.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Notes
This posting will be used to fill one permanent full-time position. The hours of work are 36.25 per week, Monday to Friday.
Location:
Red Deer Community Corrections Office - 103 Main Floor, Provincial Building, 4920-51 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 6K8.
Final candidates will be required to provide a Fingerprint Based Criminal Record Check. Any associated costs will be your responsibility and you are only required to provide this check if requested. We cannot accept on-line Criminal Record Checks, from a non-Policing Agency.
Any other costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer:
• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tetyana Adamyk at [email protected].
Job Information
Job Title: Administrative Lead
Job Requisition ID: 73328
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Red Deer
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 6, 2026
Classification: Administrative Support 5
Salary: $1,913.27 to $2,342.49 bi-weekly ($49,936 - $61,138/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
The Public Safety and Emergency Services is responsible for all provincial correctional and remand centers, young offender programs and community corrections across the province. To learn more about what our ministry is all about, follow the link at https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services.
Alberta's Correctional Services Division remains an integral partner in the provincial justice system. Mandated by the courts to enforce remand and custodial orders, staffing correctional facilities appropriately ensures the delivery of services, which aligns with multiple government priorities, and provides for the custody, care and control of inmates in Alberta's correctional facilities. For more information on Correctional Services, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/correctional-services.aspx
Role Responsibilities
Are you looking to grow your administrative skills and financial expertise in a dynamic environment? Join the Correctional Services Division, Community Corrections Branch, as an Administrative Lead for an opportunity to challenge yourself and advance your career!
Reporting to the Manager of Central Alberta Community Corrections, you will provide senior administrative support services to the Community Corrections Office, including the office Manager, Senior Probation Officers, Probation Officers and the office administrative team where applicable. You will be responsible for coordinating the daily administrative operations of the office, which includes reception, payroll, inventory control, data entry, on site computer and IT coordination, records management, as well as handling sensitive and confidential information of both staff and clients and other complex work. This position may be responsible for supervising and providing leadership and training to other subordinate administrative staff.
Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
To be successful in this role and working environment, candidates must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
•Agility: Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the organizational goals.
•Systems Thinking: Ability to consider the inter-relationships among different aspects of an approach including how they relate to other programs and areas.
•Creative Problem Solving: Ability to gather information from varied sources, analyze and interpret information to formulate reports and make decisions related to case planning.
•Drive for Results: Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives and directives.
•Building Collaborative Environment: Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community and other Government ministries/agencies to meet client and ministry goals and objectives.
•Developing Networks: Ability to interact positively, build relationships and work effectively with others.
•Develop Self and Others: Ability to contribute to team learnings by sharing information, knowledge, and experiences. Additionally, ability to further develop strengths by volunteering for “stretch” assignments and taking on increase responsibilities.
Qualifications
High school diploma supplemented by a minimum of three years of related administrative experience in a fast-paced environment.
Preference will be given to candidates with work experience in correctional services as well as intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ORCA system, JOIN, I-REQUEST, and 1GX Success Factors.
Equivalency:
Directly related experience or education will be considered on the basis of:
•1 year of experience for 1 year of education; or
•1 year of education for 1 year of experience
Assets:
•Experience working within Corrections
All applicants must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please give us a brief overview (approximately 300-400 words) of why you are suitable for this role.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Notes
This posting will be used to fill one permanent full-time position. The hours of work are 36.25 per week, Monday to Friday.
Location:
Red Deer Community Corrections Office - 103 Main Floor, Provincial Building, 4920-51 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 6K8.
Final candidates will be required to provide a Fingerprint Based Criminal Record Check. Any associated costs will be your responsibility and you are only required to provide this check if requested. We cannot accept on-line Criminal Record Checks, from a non-Policing Agency.
Any other costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer:
• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tetyana Adamyk at [email protected].
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Administrative Lead position is now open for candidates interested in the Admin Executive sector. This role in Red Deer offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Admin Executive is a plus.
