Why work for the Town of Canmore? For starters you can take great pride in our organization, our positive work culture and the ways in which we make Canmore a great place to live and play. In this role you will support the HR team and organizational leaders as we strive to create a workplace where employees thrive and succeed in serving the community and in realizing Council’s strategic plan and priorities.
Position Overview: This temporary position will support the HR team during a temporary leave of absence, providing key administrative support for the Town's workplace Health & Safety Management System. Key work will include; coordinating completion of identified Audit Action Plan tasks, maintaining and updating health & safety program documents and data & statistics, providing support to the Health & Safety Committee, researching information as needed, reviewing and maintaining Health & safety Boards across all Town, maintaining the Health & Safety Sharepoint site, publishing an updated annual leader health & safety checklist, supporting the HR Manager with departmental health & safety program, preparing health & safety related communications, entering and reporting on corporate health & safety training records, and purchasing health & safety training codes. This role also involves researching, tracking, and compiling data and reports, and offering direct support to the HR Manage for the HR departmental health & safety program.
Education & Qualifications:
Post-secondary education in Office Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or legal studies – asset
While direct education and experience with occupational health & safety is not required for this role, it is highly preferred.
Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License – required
Experience:
2 years of related experience in an office administration environment - required
Advanced computer skills and proficiency, specifically in the use of Office 365 (particularly Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook) – required
Strong administrative experience in a digital work environment – required
Working with legislation - required
Proven organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities – required
Efficiency and accuracy with handling detail-oriented tasks – required
Experience working with confidential information – required
Strong written, oral, and conflict resolution skills – required
Salary & Benefits:
Pay Range- $33.84 to $37.82 per hour. Compensation will be calculated based on the successful candidate’s related work experience and education
This is a full-time temporary position (35 hours per week) for 3 months
Full-time temporary benefits package
Personal development & learning opportunities
Positive work culture
Work-Life Balance
Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until 9:59 pm on January 4th, 2026.
How to Apply: To apply, please combine your cover letter and resume into a single document (PDF or Word) and click the “Apply Now” button below. To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:
Why you want to work with us in this position?
What do you love about Canmore, and how will you benefit the community in this role?
What values, attitude and strengths will you contribute to our team?
Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to submit all required certifications and documentation, including driver`s abstract and records checks. The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Town of Canmore is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, family status, ancestry, place of origin, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
We believe diversity strengthens our organization, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, hr@canmore.ca
