Administrative Assistant

at  Manitoba Mtis Federation

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Administrative Assistant or related field;
• Two years’ experience as an Administrative Assistant or similar role;
• Experience preparing correspondence, including reports and letters;
• Experience in a computerized office environment with a proven ability with Microsoft Office;
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain filing systems and maintain confidential records and files;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong analytical, problem solving, time management and organizational skills;
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organization, boards and committees is considered an asset;
• Knowledge of Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.
  We offer a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation. Access to an on-site fitness facility as well as an in-house restaurant is available.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED MÉTIS APPLICANTS AND THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO SELF-IDENTIFY ON THEIR COVER LETTER. THE MMF ENCOURAGES INTERNAL APPLICANTS TO APPLY FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR GOVERNMENT.

MMF Human Resources Department
300-150 Henry Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0J7
All our job postings can be found at: www.mmf.mb.ca

• Draft, type, and proofread documents including but not limited to; reports, letters, briefing notes, memoranda, statements, and forms;
• Schedule appointments, meetings, travel arrangements and maintain calendar;
• Prepare agenda and information kits for meetings;
• Process and maintain a log of incoming and outgoing correspondence;
• Photocopy, scan and organize documents for distribution, mailing, filing, and faxing;
• Maintain tracking systems and electronic and hard copy filing systems;
• Receive visitors, screen calls, take messages and determine urgency;
• Order office supplies, complete purchase orders and allocate expenses as per budget for review as requested;
• Perform general clerical duties.