ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Working under the supervision of the Manager, the Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of general administrative and clerical services. The incumbent will be required to both take direction and work intuitively to support the completion of the department’s goals and objectives in a professionally and culturally appropriate manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. An accredited College diploma in Business Administration or related diploma.
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a First Nations social service agency.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate the department’s administrative activities in an effective, up to date, and accurate manner.
2. Perform administrative and clerical support to the Manager in accomplishing their roles and responsibilities.
3. Serve as the coordinator of the department’s information, reporting, and communication strategies and activities.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

1. Possesses knowledge, respect, and sensitivity to Anishinaabe culture and is committed to helping First Nation families strengthen and achieve a healthy level of well-being.
2. The ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is considered an asset.
3. Knowledge of First Nations family structures and culture.
4. Demonstrated and significant front-line experience in working with First Nation communities.
5. Ability to develop and provide leadership, guidance, motivation, and vision to the management and staff of the Agency to ensure a professional standard of services to the First Nation communities, families, and children.
6. Strong organization, evaluation, and critical thinking skills.
7. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
8. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Frontline, CIMS, and Penlieu.
9. Ability to work flexible hours.
10. Valid driver’s license and possession of own vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, from time-to-time exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
2. Candidates must live within the service area.

DEADLINE: January 24th, 2025 at 4pm
Applicants are encouraged to visit our website at www.kgcfs.org/employment to review the full job description. KGCFS offers competitive wages, a generous benefit package, and an OMERS pension plan.
Please submit your application marked "Confidential – Administrative Assistant – Manitoulin". Include in your application a cover letter, resume, and three (3) reference letters – two (2) employment-related from recent employers.
Please also detail in your application: education, employment experience, and cultural participation.
Applications are accepted in the following order of preference: by website, email, and fax at
Human Resources – Confidential
Administrative Assistant – Manitoulin Island
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services
Main Office – 98 Pottawatomi Avenue,
Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0
Email: applications@kgcfs.org
KGCFS is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request. Miigwetch for your application; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit the following: satisfactory Criminal Reference Check (within 3 months of application date), Vulnerable Sector Check, and Driver’s Abstract.