Executive Assistant

**LOCATION: MANITOULIN ISLAND, ON**
**CANDIDATES MUST LIVE WITHIN SERVICE AREA.**
**COVER LETTER NEEDS TO BE SENT WITH RESUME.**

Annual Salary Range: $65,132 to $80,104

**OVERVIEW**

The Executive Assistant supports the Executive Director in executing their overall responsibility for the day to day organizing, planning, directing, and operating of KGCFS. This includes policy and program development, program management and administration, service planning, community relations, and for any other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
- Executive Assistant diploma or related diploma or degree.
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in a similar position in a First Nations social service agency.
- Must have a valid driver's license and possess own vehicle.

**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES**
- Knowledge of Governance operations including administrative responsibilities required of a Non-Profit Corporation.
- Possess knowledge, respect, and sensitivity to Anishinaabe culture and be committed to helping First Nation families strengthen and achieve a healthy level of well-being.
- The ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset.
- Knowledge of First Nation family structures and culture.
- Demonstrated and significant front-line experience in working with First Nation communities.
- 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.
- Must have the ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment.
- Can remain flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient while under pressure.
- Must have a high level of professionalism to ensure confidentiality.
- Must possess strong organization, assessment, problem solving, decision making, and attention to detail skills.
- Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
- 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.
- Human Resources - Confidential.
- CHILD AND WELL BEING WORKER.
- Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services.
- 98 Pottawatomi Avenue.
- Wikwemikong, Ontario, P0P 2J0.