Position:  Administrative Assistant

Salary Range:  Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Supervisor:  Executive Assistant to the CEO

Hours:  35 hours per week

Term:  Full time Permanent

Location:  New Aiyansh

Job Summary: Perform administrative and clerical support to the Executive department

Duties:

• Various administrative tasks as assigned by and under the direction of the Executive Assistant to the CEO;
• Communication activities including telephone, fax, email;
• Receive, distribute and track incoming and outgoing mail/fax correspondence;
• Prepare and organize Executive meeting materials and facilities;
• Book travel/accommodation and prepare itineraries;
• Prepare purchase orders;
• Other general office duties.

Education or Occupational Certification:

• Minimum grade 12 or equivalency required;
• Post Secondary training as Certified Office Assistant or in Business Administration an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years in related Administrative Assistant required, 5 years preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient use of standard Microsoft Office applications is required;
• Demonstrated familiarity and competency with computerized database systems is an asset;
• Accurate and efficient keyboarding is essential;
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with attention to detail required;
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required;
• Familiarity with Nisga'a Culture and ability to speak and write the Nisga'a language is an asset.

Other:

• 3 recent work related references will be required;
• The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal records check.

Applicants are required to submit a resume with cover letter describing their qualifications and experience prior to 5:00pm on August 10, 2012.  We thank all applicants of their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

All Resume Packages may be directed to:

Nisga'a Lisims Government

Attention:  Human Resources Department

P.O. Box 231, New Aiyansh, BC  V0J 1A0

Fax Number:  (250) 633-2367

Email:  hrdept@nisgaa.net