Executive Coordinator - Ottawa, Canada - Assembly of First Nations

Assembly of First Nations

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Executive Coordinator - Environment, Lands and Water Branch

Refer to competition number 2023-ELW-01

Internal/External Competition

Description:

The Assembly of First Nations is seeking a highly skilled, organized and detail focused individual to provide oversight of all logístical, project and administrative support to the Environment, Lands & Water (ELW) Branch.

The Executive Coordinator will be accountable for coordinating advocacy within ELW, including the tactical organization of events, overseeing and tracking the development of both internal and external materials, overseeing administrative supports, and scheduling for the Senior Director.

This role will be responsible for coordinating research, briefing preparation, drafting correspondence and tracking of approvals for the ELW Branch.

Who Can Apply:
Persons of Aboriginal ancestry (_24 (1)(a) OHRC_) will be given preference.

Qualifications:

University or collegerelated experience in the social sciences, business administration or related fields, or a combination of education and experience.
4+ years of demonstrated political, project or executive support experience.
Experience in a political office environment would be a considerable asset.
Excellent political acuity with a high degree of trust and confidentiality.
Knowledge of AFN, First Nations organizational structures, governmental structures, mandates, interest, concerns, program mandates, key personnel within, the organization and program activities of other jurisdictions which are related to or have an impact on AFN activities.
Excellent interpersonal relationship management skills.
Selfmotivated, team player excited to work in a fastpaced environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects and follow through in a timely manner.
Excellent communication skills with internal and external staff, clients, community and regional leaders, government officials and representatives.
Strong aptitude to see and manage varied projects and effectively coordinate across projects to ensure synergies are leveraged and projects are not dropped.
Attention to detail and a dedication to accuracy.
Excellent writing skills with impeccable grammar cognition.
Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet skills are essential.
Resourceful, proactive, reliable, trustworthy, and assertive when necessary.
Ability to handle confidential information in a professional & discrete manner.
English is the working language; however, the ability to work in both official languages (English/French) is an asset.

Salary Range:

AFN offers competitive salaries, strong benefits, and a pension plan

What can we offer you?

Hybrid work arrangement
Paid time off for December holiday break
100% Employer Paid Group Insurance, including extended health coverage, dental, a health spending account, short/longTerm disability, and life insurance.
Pension Plan, with 8% employee contribution matched by employer.
Annual amount towards participation in physical fitness programs
Annual professional development amount
Three (3) weeks of paid vacation per year, progressively increasing after years of service
Three (3) weeks of paid sick leave per year.
Nine (9) days of special leave per year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Maternity and parental leave topup

Location:

Duration:

Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full-time position

Closing Date:
March 9, 2023
AFN may cancel, postpone, or revise employment opportunities at any time.