Animakee Wa Zhing #37 are looking for an Administrative Assistant (For the Child and Family Advocacy Director)! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!
Animakee Wa Zhing #37 is seeking a dynamic individual to join its team as an Administrative Assistant. AWZ#37 is creating a new family service model called Inawendiwin Chiganawendamang; still in the process of development, with the goal to replace current Provincial Mandated Child and Family Agency that serves AWZ#37. The Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Child and Family Advocacy Director, providing administrative support to the CAFS and staff within the IC.
Employer Name: Animakee Wa Zhing #37
City: PO Box 267, Sioux Narrows, Ontario, P0X 1N0
Province: ON
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Email: jobs@nwa37.ca
Hours of Work: Full-Time
Job Type: Full-Time
Wages: TBD
Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:
- Scheduling meetings and recording minutes, appointments, travel arrangements
- Securing accommodations for all staff and clients
- Document management; preparing, editing, proofreading, formatting all documents, reports, and presentations
- Assisting with data entry, financial forms and documents; according to Finance Policies and Procedures
- Taking and directing calls
- Managing inventory and ordering supplies
- Arranging technical support for computers, printers, etc.
- Managing the CFAD calendar, calls, and meetings as directed
- Creates organizational system to track work
- Create, send, and respond to requests
- Ensuring invoices are paid and reports are complete
Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:
- Certificate or related training as Administrative Assistant is preferred
- 5 plus years working in an Indigenous work environment
- Ability to create administrative processes to organize work to support the CAFD and office is required
- Combinations of experience and training will be considered to fill this role
- Understanding and willing to learn AWZ’s cultural practices
- Knowledge of the impacts of colonization, the legacy of residential schools, and the 60’s scoop
- Skills to respond calmly in crisis situations when families need assistance from the CAFD or other program staff
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to shift priorities as needed
- Ability to stay up to date on the needs of the CAFD and staff to assist with their work
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to keep personal family information confidential
- May occasionally be required to work additional hours to meet deadlines for programs and services
- Ability to speak Ojibway is an asset and not preferred but willing to learn the language
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- First Nations person from outside of the community is preferred and preferably from Animakee Wa Zhing #37
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting: Interested applicants can apply via email to jobs@nwa37.ca
When applying, you MUST include a cover letter addressing the position, detailed resume, and 3 references. We thank all applicants for applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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