membership and estates administrator - Curve Lake, ON, Canada - Curve Lake First Nation

Description

As outlined in the Curve Lake First Nation Human Resource Management Manual, applications are now being accepted for the following Part Time Permanent (30 hours/week with a possibility of more hours based on funding) position:


MEMBERSHIP AND ESTATES ADMINISTRATOR
Government Services and Administration Building

The Membership and Estates Administrator position is to administer and provide membership and estates services to the Members and the community of Curve Lake First Nation in accordance with our Seven Grandfather Teachings.

To maintain, update and preserve the integrity of the Indian Register
Assist Members in navigating the estates process in collaboration with Indigenous Services Canada
Keeping the First Nation updated on legislation changes and policy updates from ISC regarding membership and estates.
Assist membership with the estate process, including administering the wills and estates.
The application of the Indian Act related to application for Indian Status
Issuing Certificates of Indian Status according to ISC policies for Curve Lake First Nation Members

Recording and monitoring the issuance of Certificates of Indian Status
Provide weekly updates to ISC on the issuance of Certificates of Indian Status

Check the OneFeather database (used for voting and membership contact database) for accuracy including adding/ deleting/ modifying members based on the monthly band change report.

Preparing mail outs, ballots, and all community correspondence
Updating the community and applicants of the results.
Provide direction to Financial Analyst regarding the issuance of PCD for minors and adults.
Maintain a database of individuals entitled to any PCD
Estates

Provide information to membership regarding estates services and legislation and policies surrounding estates.
Coordinate and prepare estates and wills information sessions for membership
Maintain files and database related to wills and estates
Assist membership in navigating the estate process in collaboration with ISC.

Actively researches and acquire any new and current legislation or court cases pertaining to membership, Indian status, or self-determination of status, membership and estates.

Prepare information to be shared with Chief & Council and community on any legislation changes, etc.
Seek funding when available for membership and estates programs
Graduation from a post-secondary program in office administration or secretarial services with 2-3 years of related experience (applicant must clearly demonstrate how experience meets requirements)
Certified Indian Registration Administrator preferred (training will be provided)
Electoral Officer Training (training will be provided)
Working knowledge of the legislation, policies and procedures that impact on First Nations membership and estates.
Good knowledge of office practices
High-level computer and word processing skills
Possess awareness and sensitivity to the history, language, culture, and traditions of the people of Curve Lake First Nation
Be flexible
This is a Part Time Permanent position beginning immediately. Hours are flexible from Monday to Friday. Application forms and position descriptions are available at the Reception of the Government Services Building.

Application forms can also be obtained from the Employment Resource Centre or from the Curve Lake First Nation website ( ) under documents.

Application package must consist of a completed application form, cover letter, resume, required documentation, addresses and phone number of two most recent employment references (if employed with Curve Lake First Nation previously, references from most recent Supervisor / Manager will be required).

Please submit application package to the Government Services Building Receptionist to the attention of:

Curve Lake First Nation Government Services Building
Phone Fax

Please ensure application is date stamped by the Curve Lake Government Services Building Receptionist.