Executive Assistant to The Chief and Council

6 months ago


Sechelt, Canada shíshálh Nation Full time

**The Position**
- Provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Council.
- Review and prioritize incoming correspondence directed to the Council, reroute or copy as appropriate and/or attach relevant files or related correspondence.
- Create templates, spreadsheets, forms, posters, and PowerPoint presentations as needed and required.
- Prepare professional and confidential correspondence, memos and documents as requested.
- Develop meeting agendas, prepare reports and obtain material for the Council.
- Coordinate and organize travel accommodations, meeting space, food and other supplies for meetings.
- Prepare professional and confidential correspondence, memos and documents as requested.
- Responsible for the on-call receptionist coverage for the Professional Services Division.
- Evaluate, develop, and recommend office procedures and practices to the Council.
- Ensure that approved office policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed.
- Perform all other tasks within the scope of the position and skillset as requested and needed.

**Qualifications**:

- A Post-secondary degree in Administration or a related field.
- Minimum five (5) years of senior executive administrative experience supporting a senior executive, preferably within a First Nations environment.
- Ability to maintain and work with confidential and sensitive information.
- Respect for, sensitivity towards, knowledge and understanding of shíshálh Nation culture, traditions, programs and service delivery.
- Knowledge of best practices in administration processes.
- Possession of a valid BC driver’s license is an asset.
- Knowledge of First Nation structures, service delivery and customs and traditions.
- Present self professionally and ethically; effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and a valid Driver’s License.



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