Associate Secretary General

**INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL POSTING**

**Priority will be given to qualified Cree Beneficiaries**

**LOCATION OF WORK**:
Administrative Office - Mistissini

**SUMMARY DESCRIPTION**:
Reporting to the Director General, the Associate Secretary General is responsible for serving as an advisory officer to the Director General and acts as their delegate in all matters which they may entrusted to him or her.

This position will handle internal legal matters and any specialized legal consultations.

As a as member of the CSB Senior Management, this position is responsible for CSB’s general management and governance and assists in the recording of meetings held by the CSB and Senior Management

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**_Specific Responsibilities_**
- Assist with overseeing the work that requires legal interpretation within the Board, with the exception of labour law matters.
- Assist with matters that will help the CSB manage the yearly budget
- Serve as the advisory officer to the Director General and works as their delegate in all matters entrusted to him or her.
- Coordinate and evaluate the performance of personnel under his or her authority.
- Complete tasks and produce deliverables that are aligned with the standards and expectations of the department of the Director General.
- Ensure that CSB standards are applied across all relevant projects and initiatives.
- Establish and maintain effective communications and relations with relevant stakeholders across the CSB.
- Support other related duties, as assigned by the Director General.

**REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS**:
**_Education and Certification_**
- Undergraduate degree in law or a relevant field

**_Experience_**
- 6 years of relevant experience
- Being member of the Bar association would be an asset

**_Language_**
- Fluency in English or Cree
- French would be an asset
- Bilingualism is an asset

**KEY COMPETENCIES (SKILLS AND ABILITIES)**:

- Strong legal ability, with attention to detail
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent listening ability
- Ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written, with clarity and confidence
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong research and analysis skills
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment