Edmonton

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Announcements

Administrative Professionals Conference… May 3, 2023

Check out our conference website at www.aapyegconference.ca to get all the news and details on this year’s conference, On the Move: Accelerating Towards New Horizons Together. This year, you’ll be able to “choose your own adventure” thanks to our unique micro-learning sessions presented by cutting-edge, engaging presenters! Tickets are now on sale for $197 plus ShowPass fees.

Interested in Volunteering with the Executive Committee?

The Program Coordinator and Website Liaison positions are vacant and we need volunteers to fill them. If you are interested, attend the April 4 branch annual general meeting and speak up when calls for nominations are made. If you have any questions about the positions or being on the Executive Committee, email us at [email protected]. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have!

Job Posting – Executive Assistant to the Board

Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) is looking for looking for a high performing, service-oriented individual to fill the role of Executive Assistant to the Board. Reporting to the Manager of the Board Office, the Executive Assistant provides exceptional administrative support to the Chair, several Board members and Manager of the Board Office, assisting the Board in successfully fulfilling their mandate. View the full job posting and apply here.

Upcoming Events

  • April 4 – Branch Annual General Meeting. Register here.
  • May 3 – Annual Administrative Professionals Conference – On the Move: Accelerating Toward New Horizons Together. Find the details at www.aapyegconference.ca, and purchase tickets at here.
  • June – Fun, program year wind-up event – Stay tuned!

Here is also a link to the annual branch calendar showing the dates for meetings and events in the 2022-2023 program year.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support the Edmonton Branch events by showing up. We greatly appreciate your investment in the AAP Edmonton Branch!

Past Events

Recent Speakers

Thank you to our recent speakers!

  • Rhonda Scharf webinar – 2023 Road Map for Admins
  • Kevin Moffitt – Tech Talk: Excel Magic and Making Outlook Work For Your
  • Tip of Spear – Self-Defence Class
  • Carrie Mittelstadt – Microsoft Forms
  • Dr. Colleen Norris – Women’s Heart Health
  • Chelsea O’Neill – Gentle Yoga

 

The AAP Edmonton and Red Deer Branches co-hosted a one-day, in-person administrative professionals conference on April 7, 2022 at the Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton West. Thank you to all the attendees who participated and thank you to our sponsors! The event would not have been the same without you.

Adventurer Sponsors ($500)

Explorer Sponsors ($300)

Exhibitors ($100)

Door Prize Sponsors

Swag Bag Sponsors

Edmonton Branch Partners

Inspired Self Healing

Amber Van Elgort was an exhibitor at the conference in April, and now we have entered into a partnership agreement with her newly renamed business, Inspired Self Healing (formerly Spruce Grove Therapeutic Massage). What does this mean for you? If you visit Amber to take advantage of her massage, craniosacral therapy, or coaching services, you will receive a 20% discount. Refer to this partnership summary to read all about Amber and the services she can provide.

Educational Partners

These educational partners in Edmonton and northern Alberta offer courses that fulfill the CCAP program requirements:

    • Athabasca University
    • Grande Prairie Regional College
    • Keyano College
    • Lakeland College
    • MacEwan University
    • Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
    • University of Alberta

Visit https://canadianadmin.ca/qaa-designation/educational-partners/ for more information.

Congratulations to our recent CCAP/CCAP Associate graduates!

Recent graduates from the Edmonton Branch include:

  • Trish Mohid, CCAP
  • Christie Pedersen, CCAP
  • Jodi Wilkinson, CCAP
  • Lindsay Baker, CCAP
  • Melissa Gagnon, CCAP
  • Sheri Foster, CCAP

Community Support

AAP branches across Canada provide community support through volunteer opportunities and/or monetary donations to assist local groups/charities. In March 2023, we volunteered at Edmonton’s Food Bank. We bagged potatoes and helped to build food hampers, and we contributed 6 cumulative hours of time. We also donated the registration fees ($60) for the event to the Food Bank.

Support has previously been provided to WIN House and Suit Yourself.

Contact Us

If you have questions, you can reach out to us at [email protected]. To see the full list of Executive Committee members and their email addresses, visit the Edmonton Branch members’ only page.