Cochrane is located in the breathtaking Bow Valley corridor in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta. With a population of over 37,000 people, and growing steadily every year, Cochrane is a thriving town, surrounded by world-famous ranch country. Our western heritage is reflected in the Town’s architecture and our friendly people. The Town of Cochrane welcomes innovative and skilled individuals to join our team of over 250 employees.
Work Where You Live and Help Shape Cochrane’s Future
Support the delivery of community building infrastructure and help ensure the smooth execution of capital projects that shape Cochrane’s growth. The Town of Cochrane is seeking a highly organized, detail driven Project Administrator to provide essential administrative, financial, and coordination support to the Engineering Services department.
This position is perfect for a detail-driven professional with financial insight, contract risk awareness, and a talent for building clear, reliable processes - someone who brings a calm, steady approach to communicating with residents. This role brings together process development, implementation and project support while offering diverse responsibilities and the opportunity to work closely with a supportive team to deliver community-shaping projects.
If you thrive in a supportive and fast paced project environment, enjoy keeping complex workstreams running smoothly, and want to contribute to meaningful municipal projects, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a direct impact on Cochrane’s future.
Your Impact
As a Project Administrator, you will be a central hub of coordination, communication, and documentation for the Capital Projects team. Your work ensures that project managers, engineers, contractors, and community members have the information, support and clarity they need for successful project delivery. You will strengthen project planning, maintain accurate financial and contract records, support departmental processes and provide exceptional customer service to both internal teams and the public.
Your work will include
- Assist with project planning, budget requests, internal reports, expenditure tracking, budget projections, risk reporting, and invoice coordination.
- Maintain accurate project records, filing systems and meeting minutes
- Support preparation of requests for proposal, contract documents and specifications, and provide document control and contract administration for construction projects.
- Serve as a central contact for internal and external inquiries, respond to public concerns and coordinate with internal departments.
- Review and update departmental processes, maintain process documentation, and assist with operating and capital budget tracking.
- Develop and maintain a records management system for electronic and hardcopy files and ensure agreement and contract compliance.
- Work closely in coordination with other Town departments including finance, procurement and communications.
- Schedule and organize meetings, coordinate information and data requests, and provide administrative support to the team.
- Monitor engineering project information on the Town website and coordinate updates.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- You’ll enjoy a healthy work life balance with a Monday–Friday schedule and standard office hours.
- You can shorten your commute and enjoy the benefits of living and working in your own community.
- You’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness coverage and participation in a stable, long term pension plan.
- You’ll contribute directly to projects that shape Cochrane’s infrastructure, growth, and quality of life.
- You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team committed to excellence in public service.
- You’ll be part of a community focused organization that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Whether your background is in consulting, construction, or private sector project delivery, we encourage you to apply. Your skills are highly valued in our municipal environment.
- Completion of a post secondary program in the administrative profession, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Education in accounting, finance, project delivery, or project management is considered an asset.
- 3+ years of administrative experience in a project delivery environment.
- Demonstrated excellence in customer service, problem solving, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, take direction, support multiple team members, and adapt to a changing pace and environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with a solid work ethic and commitment to high quality customer service.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Cochrane is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for all employees. As part of our team, you'll take reasonable care to protect your health and safety and that of others, follow all relevant health and safety legislation, and participate in orientations and training.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Bring your consulting, construction, municipal or private sector project experience to Cochrane. Apply today and be part of building a thriving, growing community.
- Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter outlining how their experience aligns with the required qualifications, skills, and abilities
- All qualified candidates will be requested to complete an online suitability survey
- Applications will be accepted until 9pm MST June 21, 2026 at www.cochrane.ca/jobs
- $44.04/hour, 35 hours/week + benefits and pension!
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.
Land Acknowledgement
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
