ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who performs work related to personnel management, financial management, work organization and planning for the execution of complex administrative tasks by compiling and analyzing data. This job title also includes the person who is responsible for the administrative operation of a department and who oversees the department's internal and external relations. She/he is responsible for the activities of the department's office personnel.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS: * Processes Travelling authorizations and Travelling expenses; * Recommends and implements the internal control systems regarding the financial activities;* Assists the managers with their financial management;* Takes minutes of meetings;* Assists in the planning, organizing and controlling of the administrative work of her or his department.* Collaborates with the creation, setting up and functioning of various administrative systems.* Preparing documents, including memos;* Organizes and transmits the required data to the various departments and organizations;* Performs complex administrative tasks related to various administrative systems;* Enters, processes, compiles, and analyses administrative and/or clerical data in existing systems;* Prepares administrative reports and other reports, including finances and human resources;* Transmits the required data, responds to questions and/or provides information to the various departments, people, clientele or external organizations, according to her/his area of responsibility and established procedures;* Can be asked to replace her or his colleagues in the administration team.

Education:

• According to the field of work, a diploma of college studies with a specialization in Administrative Techniques or in an appropriate discipline from a school recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation du Loisir et du Sport or a certificate of college studies in Administrative Techniques;
• This job title also includes applicants who, with pertinent experience, hold a college certificate in administrative techniques.

Experience: * Minimum of two years experience in an office environment.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of administrative theory, systems, techniques and practice;
• Knowledge of the MSSS Network and administrative regulations is an asset;
• Good understanding of the services offered at the hospital and be aware of the other services available in the community and surrounding area;
• Abel to work effectively with the management, colleagues, clients and other program agencies both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal;
• Excellent critical thinking, organizational and decision-making skills;
• Good writing and synthesis skills (test);
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Office Suite Excel and Work (tests);
• Ability to work well under pressure and independently with minimum supervision;

Language:

• Fluent in Cree and English;
• Fluency in French is an asset.