Council Assistant

Do you love Edmonton? Do you want to be part of making Edmonton the best place to live, work, and play? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? If yes, then please read on.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with City of Edmonton Councillor, Thu Parmar, and the Ward sipiwiyiniwak team. With over 100,000 residents in the southwest ward, we are a team dedicated to building public trust and confidence in our local government. As Council Assistant, you will play a key role, working closely with the Councillor, the team, and the community at large to further advance the vision and mission of the office.

What will you do?

• Administrative Support:
  • Coordinate scheduling and logistics for the Councillor, including meetings and community engagement events.
  • Organize and maintain digital and paper documentation.
• Constituent Support and Community Outreach:
  • Deliver excellent customer service by handling inquiries and concerns from public members via phone, email, or in person. Ensure prompt service to residents.
  • Proactively identify issues and escalate them to the Councillor as appropriate.
  • Attend meetings and events as appropriate.
• Communication and Research Support:
  • Research and synthesize information to create reports, briefing materials, and ward communications.
  • Create monthly newsletters.
  • Maintain politically sensitive information.