OFFICE ASSISTANT

Terrace Nisga’a Society seeks an Office Assistant to work in a fast paced administration on a full-time temporary basis. May 26, 2008 to August 29, 2008. This position requires an individual who is willing to work in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills; the ability to communicate orally and in writing; and have the ability to learn new tasks quickly.

DUTIES

· Respond to phone and visitor requests for information

· Greet visitors and TNS members

· Maintain incoming and outgoing mail log and distribution of mail

· Provide administrative support to the Administrative Assistant and the Senior Administrator

· Assist members with applications for enrolment and/or services from Nisga’a Lisims Government

· Assist members with completion of applications for services from Terrace Nisga’a Society

· Provide information to members through phone outs

· Assist with communication between members and health benefits provider

REQUIREMENTS

· Must be registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year;

· Intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year;

· Between 15 years and 30 years of age

· Must be a Canadian Citizen

LOCATION: Downtown Terrace. Hours of work 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday; and 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays.

APPLY TO: Shirley Gray, Senior Administrator

101 – 4441 Lakelse Avenue

Terrace, B.C. V8G 1P1

e-mail: terracenisgaa@telus.net

No phone enquiries please.

DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 @ 4:30 p.m.