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 Director of Services.

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 License, be willing to travel and provide Driver’s Abstract, and
• Ability to speak Ojibway is preferred and a definite asset.

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