7 Month Term Employment Opportunity

Duties
The full-time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant will represent New Aiyansh Village Government professionally, by promptly and appropriately welcoming and coordinating the activities of visitors and clients to the N.A.V.G. office between the hours of 9am – 5pm. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Finance and support N.A.V.G. including Chief & Council as well as administration staff. This is a term position and will start December 13, 2010 and will end on July 08, 2011. Specifically s/he will be responsible for:

• Provide pleasant and helpful responses to the public and staff
• Prepare council meeting kits
• Responsible for and maintenance of telephone system
• Receive payments
• Book and confirm appointments for employees
• Record and distribute all incoming mail and faxes
• Maintain and monitor bookings for all community buildings, mtg. rooms, and community van
• Take minutes of monthly Village Government meetings
• Maintain office supplies inventory
• Prepare, type and distribute monthly newsletter ‚Äì Mahla‚Äôasgum Sa‚Äôwinsk
• Photocopying and other duties as required by the Executive Director and or staff
• Respect the need for appropriate attire each day
• Assist Executive Director with filing and other duties

Qualifications
Grade 12 diploma, and a certificate in Administrative Office Assistant or equivalent. The incumbent must be able to type 50 words per minute, proficient in business English, and possess good interpersonal & communication skills. Ability to understand read and write Nisga’a is preferred, but not required. A valid class 5 or better BC Drivers License is an asset.

Conditions of Employment
The successful candidate will undergo a three month probationary period for this position, in order to determine suitability for the position. The successful candidate will abide by the terms and conditions of the New Aiyansh Village Government Policy Manual, and the Canada Labour Code.

Salary: Reflective of Experience

Deadline for Applications: Tuesday December 07, 2010 @ 4:00 p.m.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We reserve the right to re-post this position in the event that no qualified applicants apply. No faxes or telephone calls will be accepted.

Please forward covering letter, resume, and two current employment references to:

Ms. Darlene Morgan/ Executive Director
New Aiyansh Village Government
“Term Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant”
P.O. Box 233, New Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0