Administrative assistant

Location: Calgary

Position: Administrative assistant

Type: Fixed-term, one year

Division: Facilities

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What we do

The Alberta Utilities Commission is an independent, quasi-judicial agency of the province of Alberta. The AUC is responsible to ensure that the delivery of Alberta’s utility service takes place in a manner that is fair, responsible and in the public interest.

We regulate investor-owned natural gas, electric and water utilities and certain municipally owned electric utilities to ensure that customers receive safe and reliable service at just and reasonable rates. The AUC ensures that electric facilities are built, operated and decommissioned in an efficient and environmentally responsible way. The AUC also provides regulatory oversight of issues related to the development and operation of the wholesale electricity market in Alberta as well as the retail gas and electricity markets in the province.

The ideal candidate

As an administrative assistant in the Facilities Division, you will provide essential administrative support while ensuring the accuracy of the division’s regulatory documents. Much of your role will involve coordinating schedules, preparing correspondence, maintaining records, organizing meetings, and using the AUC’s eFiling System to issue documents and update schedules. You will also focus on final proofreading and formatting of complex materials, including decision reports, notices, letters, information requests, bulletins, and rules. Strong technical writing and editing skills are required, with knowledge of the Canadian Press Style guide an asset.

This role demands exceptional organization, the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, with solid skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. You will work both independently and collaboratively, building strong relationships and resolving issues as part of a diverse, dynamic team.

Key responsibilities and competencies

• Provide administrative support to the Facilities Division.
• Conduct final proofreading and formatting of regulatory documents for proper style which include decision reports, notices, letters, and information requests related to utility applications and other documents such as bulletins and rules.
• Display strong organization skills with the ability to perform well under time-pressure.
• Work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team, and across all levels of the organization.
• Work within the AUC’s eFiling System to issue documents and update schedules.
• Exhibit excellent technical writing and editing abilities, with knowledge of the Canadian Press Style guide being an asset.
• Exhibit strong relationship building, collaborating and issue-resolution skills.
• Strong Microsoft Word skills and proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Four years of proven experience proofreading and editing professional documents.
• Post secondary education in a related field.
• Experience working in the utilities industry is considered an asset.

Why the AUC is a great place to work

• Fair compensation.
• Paid office closure days.
• Flex day program.
• Hybrid work model.
• Work-life integration.
• Collaborative work environment.

How to apply

Please send your resume to opportunities@auc.ab.ca and include your name in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until August 21, 2025.

We thank everyone who applies for their interest in the AUC. Please be advised that we will only be contacting those applicants who we will be scheduling for an interview.

The AUC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.