Administrative Assistant – Summer Student

Job Description

Department: Apatisiiwin Skills Development
Salary Grade: 3
Status: Summer Student Position
Revision Date: June 2020
Job Code: ASD-SS

 

Core Functions:

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for carrying out various secretarial, clerical and general office administration duties.

 

Functional Responsibilities:

• Assist in the administration and coordination of various department-related activities such as setting up appointments, arranging travel schedules, making reservations, coordinating equipment and catering needs, preparing meeting documentation.
• Assist in preparing, editing, and formatting material.
• Assist in ordering of office supplies and inventory maintenance.

• Answer telephone and electronic enquiries and relay telephone calls and messages
• May compile data, statistics and other information to support research activities
• Enter data into spreadsheets and/or databases for reporting purposes.
• Support receptionists in their duties.
• Keep an inventory, maintain and assist with the trial and evaluation of office equipment and supplies.
• Maintain an efficient and effective database and filing system.

 

 

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as required.

 

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma with additional training program of at least one year in Secretarial studies or related field.

 

 

Experience

• One to three years of relevant work experience.

 

Language:

• Fluency in verbal Cree.
• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in French is an asset.

 

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Proven ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
• Customer-focused and service-oriented.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

 

Additional Requirements:

• Typical office setting where there are no unusual physical demands.

 

To Apply:

Please send your application to:

Ms Peggy Petawabano

Employment Counsellor

ASD Mistissini Office

ppetawabano@cngov.ca

418-923-2525 Ext 224

 

The Cree Nation Government may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned requirements if a suitable candidate who is a JBNQA beneficiary accepts to follow a training plan determined by the Cree Nation Government as a condition of employment.