EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
Administrative Assistant
Location – Kenora
Contract Position for 18 Months with possible extension
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Administrative Assistant is a full-time position. The Administrative Assistant coordinates the efforts of a team of staff to ensure their efforts culminate in meeting service objectives. This position supports the Niiganikaapaawiitang (Niigoni) Nanadamowin Counselor program and reports to the Resource Manager, Niigoni.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Community College Diploma or minimum Grade 12 Diploma with two years related experience; a combination of skills, education and experience may be considered,
- Knowledge of the communities, family structure, as well as the First Nation customs and traditions,
- Ability to take direction and work within agency philosophy, mandate, policies and procedures,
- Ability to receive visitors and telephone calls in a professional, respectful and gracious manner,
- Ability to direct visitors and phone call appropriately and provide general non-confidential information,
- Experience in general office administration procedures to include logging incoming and outgoing mail, maintain an inventory of office supplies and filing,
- Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and client-based data systems,
- Ability to perform a variety of clerical tasks, including drafting correspondence and creating presentations,
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills,
- Excellent time management, problem-solving and decision-making skills,
- Committed to ensure highest level of confidentiality at all times,
- Ability to work flexible hours,
- Must have minimum keyboard speed of 50 words per minute,
- Must possess a valid Ontario G Driver’s Licence, be willing to travel and provide a Driver’s Abstract; and
- Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is preferred and a definite asset.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normally performed in a typical interior office environment generally working at a set schedule of standard business hours, located in the offices of AAFS. The position will require sitting for long periods of time at a desk, perhaps sharing a workspace with other colleagues. The incumbent will be required to work in an atmosphere adhering to strict deadlines and at times consisting of repetitive duties that may involve a computer, website, telephone and faxing requirements. Periodic travel is also required.
AAFS requires all employees, contractors, students, and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, absent of a valid medical exemption or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Human Right Code of Ontario.
Salary Range: $44,030 – $54,000 per annum
Benefits: This contract position is eligible for 4 weeks paid vacation, Extended Health, Dental, AD&D and Group Life benefits and voluntary participation in the AAFS Pension program.
We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the First Nations communities that we serve. Preference will be given to Internal and/or Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify upon applying.
AAFS welcomes and encourages applications from peoples with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request.
Applicants resumes may be used to create a qualified candidates list for recruitment of other positions within our organization.
IF THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY INTERESTS YOU
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME WITH COVER LETTER QUOTING FILE
#AA20230207 to:
Manager of Human Resources c/o 20 Main Street South, Kenora, Ontario P9N 1S7
Fax: (807) 548-1345 or by Email: AAFS.HumanResources@aafs.ca
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION IS: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 07, 2023 @ 4:30pm