Senior Administrative Assistant, Stewardship
Classification: Full time, Permanent
Salary: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Location: Williams Lake, BC
Deadline: Open Until Filled
The Tŝilhqot’in National Government is based in Williams Lake, British Columbia serving six communities, including ʔEsdilagh, Tl'etinqox, Tl'esqox, Tŝideldel, Xeni Gwet'in, and Yuneŝit'in. The Tŝilhqot’in National Government’s mission is to support and empower Tŝilhqot’in peoples to exercise their rights to self-determination within their traditional territories in ways which reflect Tŝilhqot’in philosophy, values, experience and culture.
The Stewardship Senior Administrative Assistant is responsible for a wide variety of administrative duties in support of the Stewardship Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Duties include but are not limited to arranging travel plans, minute-taking and distribution, drafting both internal and external correspondence and organizing events and functions
- Required to maintain confidentiality and to professionally interact with employees, management, and the public
- Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents
- Manage and maintain schedules, appointments and travel arrangements
- TNG portal use for retrieving referrals for staff
- Other duties shall be assigned as necessary
Requirements
- Post-Secondary Diploma in Office or Business Administration or at least three (3) years’ experience providing support at a senior level in an Administrative role preferred
- Strong knowledge of office procedures and practices
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Advanced MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Have a valid BC Driver’s License, reliable transportation
Working Conditions
- Travel may be required
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and additional hardware
- Overtime as required
- Lifting or moving up to 25lbs may be required
Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to:
Jenai Nolin
Human Resources Generalist
Tŝilhqot’in National Government
1729 South Lakeside Drive
Williams Lake, BC V2G 3A9
Email: [email protected]
Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act
Sechanalyagh to all who have applied. Due to the high volume of applications we receive on our job postings, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Skills Required
- Post-Secondary Diploma in Office or Business Administration OR at least three (3) years' experience providing support at a senior administrative level
- Strong knowledge of office procedures and practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Valid BC Driver's License and reliable transportation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when interacting with employees, management, and the public
What We Do
The Tŝilhqot'in National Government represents the Tŝilhqot'in Nation and its communities, focusing on governance, rights, and title issues. The organization is dedicated to the revitalization and restoration of Tŝilhqot'in language and culture. Additionally, they operate Tŝilhqot’in Radio, an Indigenous broadcasting group that provides a platform to discuss relevant indigenous issues, supporting the community's needs through communication and resource sharing across the country.
