Administrative Assistant

Job Posting
Administrative Assistant
Reports to: Band Administrator
Term: 1 year contract (maternity leave)
Open until Filled

Missanabie Cree First Nation is Band Office located in Sault Ste Marie seeking an Administrative Assistant to the Band Administrator. Will be responsible for the coordination and minute taking of staff meetings with the Missanabie Cree First Nation team. The administrative Assistant must possess the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands.

Job Requirements
• Superior software skills including experience using Microsoft office and ability to learn new programs
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
• Be willing to provide a CPIC

Duties
• Regularly coordinate staff meetings with MCFN team and other meetings as required
• Prepare agendas for meetings and transcribe and distribute meeting minutes
• Assist the Band Administrator with scheduling, including stakeholder meetings, board meetings, performance reviews, staff breakfasts, etc
• Record and relay messages for the Band Administrator and provide information where possible
• Debrief weekly with Band Administrator on documents requiring drafting, signature, or other action items
• Present a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with employees, members, Chief & Council and other external stakeholders

To apply for this position, please drop off your cover letter, resume and references (3) in person at:
602 Queen St. East
Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A 6W6
By email to: jmarkie@missanabiecree.com
By fax: 705-254-3292 (Attention: June Markie)

Please note preference will be given to Missanabie Cree First Nation members and other First Nation, Metis, and Inuit applicants.