Receptionist (Casual) - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society

Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society
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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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The Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS) is a non-profit charitable organization serving the Urban Aboriginal community with a mandate to provide programs and services that will contribute to the cultural, educational, social, economic, and recreational development of Urban Aboriginal people.

The Society manages twenty-three programs and services through three locations in Vancouver.

The Friendship Centre at 1607 East Hastings is a community-led organization creating meaningful change for the Urban Aboriginal Population that we serve.

VAFCS is currently seeking an individual connected with Indigenous community, highly organized, and self-motivated to work with us


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Ability to demonstrate resilience, flexibility, a nonjudgment approach, maintain confidentiality, maintain a professional attitude
  • Maintain and follow front desk operation manual and organization protocols
  • Demonstrate office and clerical skills: proficient in Microsoft 36
  • Provides administrative support to the Executive Director as to keeping track of meeting schedule, photocopying, faxing, and monthly duties, BOD meeting packages, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination
  • Assists with financial management such as log and mail outgoing cheques.
  • Maintain office supplies and maintenance of office equipment for the centre staff use
  • Provide support to community members through such as food tickets, fax/printer, and other requests
  • Other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Minimum one year of administrative work experience
  • Completion of Grade 12 plus supplementary courses related to administration or business
  • Strong communication (oral and written) and conflict resolution skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Selfmotivated: able to work independently while supporting a team environment
  • Knowledge of DTES Urban Aboriginal Organizations and programs
  • Knowledge of services Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society offers to the community & its members

WORKING CONDITIONS:


  • Schedule: On Call Monday to Sunday 9am5pm
  • Requires Criminal Records Check

Job Type:
Casual


Salary:
From $20.56 per hour


Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • On call
  • Weekends only

Education:


  • AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:


  • Administration: 1 year (required)

Language:


  • English (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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