JOB ID: PML004 - Last updated: 2026, November 4 - 10:42 AM
Administrative Assistant (Part Time) - Edmonton
Are you looking to work for a business that treats staff like family?
Do you want to be part of a family business that has a positive community impact and reputation?
Are you interested in working for a company who is a 16-year winner of the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence?
Do you want to be part of a team that supports families and each other?
Are you passionate about supporting families during a difficult time?
Do you have experience providing administrative support?
Position Summary:
We are looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant to join our Edmonton office team on Wednesday's and weekends. The incumbent will be responsible for answering phones, greeting families and visitors, and maintaining files. The Administrative Assistant will maintain professionalism, demonstrate extraordinary customer service, and be responsible for a variety of administrative duties that aid in the day-to-day operations of Park Memorial.
Responsibilities:
• Act as a point of contact for the Edmonton office during weekends.
• Greet and direct families and visitors attending services.
• Receive incoming telephone calls; record, direct, and deliver accurate messages.
• Monitor emails, respond, and forward as needed.
• Answer ‘first calls’ (families calling to inform us of a death).
• Maintain and update client files within Park Memorial’s computer program.
• Draft and proof obituaries, and submit to relevant media within deadlines.
• Manage Park Memorial’s website (uploading obituaries and photos).
• Other administrative duties as assigned.
Education/ Experience:
• 1 – 2 years of Administrative experience in an office setting.
• Diploma in office administration from an accredited university or technical institute (NAIT, SAIT, or equivalent) or equivalent professional experience.
• Clear communication skills and superior attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Clear background check.
About Park Memorial and Our Work Philosophy
Park Memorial Funeral Home is a family owned and operated full-service funeral home with five locations throughout Northern Alberta. We have over 80 years of experience serving families of all faiths and backgrounds, and we have received the Consumer Choice Award for service excellence for 15 years in a row. We understand the importance of thoughtful, personalized funeral arrangements and know there is no greater responsibility than honouring and preserving the story of one’s life.
With over 60 staff members, we consider ourselves to be a family business in more ways than just ownership. We are a family of people from different backgrounds and upbringings. The common thread between us all is the desire to help families during one of the most difficult times in their lives, while maintaining extreme professionalism and demonstrating extraordinary customer service.
If you need any special accommodations with your application, please email us at
info@parkmemorial.com or give us a call at
780-426-0050.
