Red Deer Polytechnic is looking for individuals with a range of administrative experience and who enjoy working in a variety of different environments to become part of our Casual Administrative Support pool.

The administrative support pool staff are hired on an as needed basis for casual coverage, usually for short term absences or temporary positions. Flexibility is required as you may be phoned on short notice, and the number of days you may be required will be variable. The hours of work will primarily be between 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, but can vary. Hours are not guaranteed.

Please indicate on your cover letter:

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to do a short skills assessment prior to an interview.

You will perform a wide variety of administrative support services, ranging from routine to complex, all of which contribute to the efficient and professional operation of the division you may be assigned to. The job tasks differ depending on the area in which you are placed and may include reception, administrative support, data entry, file management, meeting logistics, and other duties as needed.

The ideal candidate will have:

The ideal candidate may also bring:

An additional 8% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation.

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic(RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Continuing Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities. 

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another. 

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community. 

To fulfill Red Deer Polytechnic’s mission to enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, people representing diverse perspectives and experiences are required. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, persons with any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Please indicate on your cover letter:

This position will remain open until further notice with a review of candidates on a weekly basis. You will be contacted if selected for a skills assessment and interview.