Administrative Assistant to VP, People & Culture

TransAlta
Calgary
Workplace: OnsiteTemporaryFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: certificationSkills: ["Organizational skills","Communication","Discretion","Stakeholder management","Process improvement"]

Provide executive administrative support to the VP of People & Culture and the HR leadership team, managing calendars, meetings, and logistics for virtual and in-person events. Prepare presentations, reports, correspondence, and meeting materials, coordinate employee engagement activities and travel, and support HR projects and department programs. Handle invoices, expense reporting, and stakeholder requests while helping improve processes and keep operations running smoothly.

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TransAlta
TransAlta
12 hours ago

Administrative Assistant to VP, People & Culture

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Job Summary

Provide executive administrative support to the VP of People & Culture and the HR leadership team, managing calendars, meetings, and logistics for virtual and in-person events. Prepare presentations, reports, correspondence, and meeting materials, coordinate employee engagement activities and travel, and support HR projects and department programs. Handle invoices, expense reporting, and stakeholder requests while helping improve processes and keep operations running smoothly.
Location: Calgary
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Temporary · 12 months
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide administrative support to the Vice President, People & Culture, and broader HR leadership team.
  • •Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics for virtual and in-person events.
  • •Prepare presentations, reports, correspondence, and meeting materials.
  • •Coordinate team events, employee engagement activities, and travel.
  • •Support HR projects and initiatives, including invoices, expense reporting, and administrative processes.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsurancePensionPaid LeaveLearning BudgetWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •Business Office Administration Certificate, Diploma, or similar.
  • •Minimum 5 years of administrative assistant experience supporting executives in an executive support role.
  • •Experience supporting a Human Resources team is desirable.
  • •Strong organizational skills to manage multiple demands and meet tight deadlines.
  • •Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) and calendar management; familiarity with SAP.
Experience:5+ years
Education:Certification / Diploma
Skills:Organizational skillsCommunicationDiscretionStakeholder managementProcess improvement
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeWordExcelPowerPointOutlookSharePointSAPCalendar management

Company Brief

TransAlta
Owns and operates a diversified fleet of power generation assets, including wind, hydro, gas, and thermal facilities. Supplies electricity and energy solutions to utilities, businesses, and communities across North America and Australia.
Industry: Utilities
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Calgary, Canada
Founded: 1909
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