Receptionist - Thunder Bay, Canada - Ontario Native Women's Association

Ontario Native Women's Association

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Thunder Bay, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

_Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants.
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Why make ONWA your career choice?
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Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change.

ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:
_**- Competitive salaries

Generous paid vacation time
Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
Additional paid stat and civic holidays
35 hour work week
Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer.
Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
Competitive Retirement Savings Plan up to 16% with organization match pending position
Paid sick days
Paid cultural/personal wellness days
Flexible scheduling to support worklife balance
Ongoing professional development.
Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses
Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions

VISION

At the Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally, and internationally for generations to come.

SCOPE:

The
Receptionist is responsible for creating a positive first impression to anyone who visits or phones the ONWA office. They will provide a warm, welcoming, and supportive experience to all visitors and community members of the ONWA.

They are the first point of contact and will serve visitors by greeting and directing them appropriately and will notify ONWA personnel of visitor arrivals, maintain security and telecommunication systems and answer or refer all inquiries to appropriate staff.

The receptionist will perform general office duties, providing organized and proactive administrative support to the Ontario Native Women's Association.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Grade 12 and/or office certification/business certificate couple with two (2) years' experience in an Indigenous community setting combine with strong administrative skills and experience
Excellent phone etiquette skills with excellent relationship building skills and the ability to maintain positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
Proactive and able to make decisions that work to resolve and support any and all inquiries.
Knowledge of Indigenous support services available within the community.
Knowledge and working of Not-For Profit Organizations structure and knowledge of Federal/Provincial laws and obligations.
Knowledge of Indigenous Women and their families' issues
Demonstrated excellent administrative/coordination duties.
Excellent organizational skills: demonstrated selfconfidence and an ability to follow through on assigned duties independently within strict deadlines.
Excellent written and oral communications.
Must be dependable and punctual with strong attendance history, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.
Capacity to see different perspectives.
Highly motivated individual with the ability to work with mínimal supervision.
Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Software, internet, and general office equipment.
The ability to maintain complete confidentiality at all times.
Is comfortable working in a fastpaced working environment and has the ability to multi task and prioritize without guidance.
Reliable vehicle, appropriate vehicle insurance coverage and valid Ontario "G" class driver's license is considered an asset.
Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check. Valid 1st Aid/CPR.
A cellular phone and internet access is required within this position
Must be willing and able to work a flexible working from home arrangement if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.
Knowledge of and connection to service agencies in the location of service delivery.

- _ONWA is committed on implementing measures to protect its community members, staff, and other stakeholders from COVID-19. As a result, ONWA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy. Exemptions will be made for those with a valid medical exemption; proof of the exemption will be required._

KEY CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

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Inter-cultural Competency Informed

Understands to incorporate a personal responsibility to increase sensitivity, awareness and implementation of ONWA's cultural teachings and organizational practices in both professional conduct and work related deliverables.

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Indigenous Gender-Based Analysis Informed