Department/Group: nehiyawewin meskanâs Project
Location: IKWC
Position Type: Full-time (FTE)
Level/Salary Range: $20-$24/hour
Travel Required: Yes
Will Train Applicant(s): Yes
Role and Responsibilities
We are currently looking for an experienced Administration Assistant to help ensure the efficient and smooth day to day operations of the Language Reclamation Project. This position will be based out of the Project office. The successful candidate will be hired as FTE status with a three (3) month probation period or as the workload allows. We offer competitive wages along with benefits for full-time staff.
The wage for this position will be based on previous experience and training where applicable.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities / Competencies:
- Handling and assisting with document distribution and other administrative projects and responsibilities
- Returning phone calls and emails on behalf of the project or a project executive
- Researching travel options, presenting itineraries, and booking itineraries with hotel contact
- Arranging and attending meetings as required
- Preparing and submitting requisitions and expense reports
- Transcribing meeting proceedings
- Helping project employees with internal and external documents, capability in researching archives
- Working knowledge of office procedures and equipment
- Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), web browsers and Canva
- Capable of working alone or in a team setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Cree and English and be communicating regularly with staff and community
- Excellent organizational skills for documentation and cataloguing of project files
- Capable of multi-tasking and meeting time sensitive deadlines
- Must possess a strong work-ethic
- Must maintain confidentiality as it relates to sharing sensitive project information
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Administrative experience: 2 years (preferred)
- Cree fluency preferred, oral and written
Preferred Skills
Formatting documents, images, and video footage. Archival research. Working knowledge of AI apps.
Additional Notes
Knowledge of First Nations’ language apps and fonts.
How to Apply
Applications Accepted By:
EMAIL:
colleen.dion@saddlelake.ca
wayne.jackson@wfl128.ca
Subject Line: Project Admin Assistant
MAIL:
Colleen Dion
Saddle Lake Cree Nation
Box 130
Saddle Lake, AB T0A 3T0
Wayne Jackson
Whitefish Lake First Nation
Box 271
Goodfish Lake, AB T0A 1R0