Administrative Assistant - Fort Nelson, Canada - Fort Nelson First Nation

Fort Nelson First Nation

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Fort Nelson, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Scope
The primary responsibility of the Administrative Assistant is to perform management support work for the Rebuilding Nationhood Project.

The Administrative Assistant will provide a range of clerical and management support duties, including:
research, drafting briefing notes and a variety of communications and correspondence, and assisting with reports and technical documents, and information tracking methods

Other responsibilities include:

taking meeting minutes, collaborating with internal staff and external stakeholders to coordinate communications and public relations campaigns and engagement sessions, as well as organizing records associated with the project, and assisting with transactional paperwork.

The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the project coordinator, and senior members of staff assigned to this project.

A key element of success for this management support worker will be developing an awareness and understanding about the work of the Rebuilding Nationhood Project, and the benefits to our membership.

Other related duties as required.

The Administrative Assistant is a highly motivated professional who demonstrates ethical and responsible work practices, and who ensures confidentiality of information and understands the importance of adhering to policies and procedures.

This employee works closely with senior staff to form a collaborative and supportive team work atmosphere, while having ability to work independently on assigned tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Mature individual of professional presentation with a minimum grade 12 high school diploma.
Three (3) years' experience providing administrative support work with a public service sector employer
Experience with filing systems and record keeping
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team made up of senior staff
Ability to facilitate meetings and prepare agendas and take meeting notes
Organization skills that allow you the ability to handle competing priorities and meet deadlines
Good interpersonal skills that allow you the ability to interact well with the public
Good communication skills (written and oral) that allow you the ability to listen to understand and respond
Cultural sensitivity; ability to work with all members of the community.
Compliance with BC Immunization program, TB Screening, and COVID19 vaccinations.
Satisfactory completion of a police information check
Ability to provide own transportation to and from work
Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and drivers abstract is required.

Additional Information

Postsecondary education/experience with analysis work
Previous experience working for, or a relational understanding of First Nations Governance, Cree and Dene law, or FNFN history
Certificate or Diploma in Office Administration
Google drive, calendar, forms and other Google products.
Ability to speak Dene and/or Cree.

Work Conditions

The regular hours of work are 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday; weekly schedule will be determined with the successful applicant.

Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals. May be required to use Personal Protection Equipment. Overtime as approved by the supervisor(s).

Application Instructions

Closes:
June 13, 2023 at 11:59 p

m
Remuneration:
Rate offered to the successful incumbent is pending certification(s), skills, experiences, knowledge. *Preference may be given to qualified First Nation's applicants. Kindly forward your cover letter and resume.

Constitution Act, 1982 [Section 35]; Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [Section 15(1)]; Canadian Human Rights Act [Section 16(1)]; Employment Equity Act [Section 5(a), 10(b)]; Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples [Article 22]; ILO Convention 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries.

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary:
From $25.15 per hour

Benefits: