Program Administrative Assistant

**COWESSESS FIRST NATIONS #73**
**CHIEF RED BEAR CHILDREN’S LODGE**

**Details**

**Hourly Wage Range**: $22.32 _(commensurate with education & experience)_

**Type**: Permanent Full-Time

**Details**: Standard of 40 working hours per week.

**Location**: Cowessess First Nation (1) and Regina, SK (1)

**Who is Chief Red Bear Children’s Lodge?**

Cowessess First Nation is the first Indigenous rights holder Nation to sign a coordination agreement in Canada. Cowessess First Nation asserted jurisdiction when it comes to child welfare and family services through the implementation of the _**Miyo Pimatisowin Act**_ and respected by Canada through their Bill C-92 legislation. Chief Red Bear Children’s Lodge (CRBCL), which has jurisdiction from the Miyo Pimatisowin Act, changes the approach of child and family services by providing support in a way that is rooted in traditional Indigenous values and cultural practices. Rather than the common intervention approach, CRBCL provides empowerment through a prevention approach with healing and prevention as the preferred method for ensuring children and their families are safe and growing together in a healthy way.

**Position Summary**

**Qualifications**

**Education and Experience**
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Diploma in Administration or equivalent training/education
- 2+ years of direct work experience in an Administrative Assistant capacity or equivalent

**Essential Skills & Abilities**
- Superior typing skills and computer experience with the ability to create accurate and visually pleasing documents using Adobe and Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, databases, etc.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are necessary
- Strong attention to detail and with experience performing data entry and basic mathematical functions
- Self-motivated with the ability to work productively with mínimal supervision as well as within a team setting
- Strong organizational skills and punctuality with the ability to multi-task
- Team player, flexible, respectful and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Effective problem-solving skills and the adaptable in order to work productively under pressure in a changing environment
- Valid class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle with willingness to travel as required

**General Duties**
- Maintain daily appointment calendar as well as schedule and arrange appointments and meetings as needed for Leadership group.
- Provide direct administrative and office management support to all members of the assigned department, as instructed by immediate supervisor.
- Coordinate the logístical aspects of team programs, meetings, seminars, workshops, special projects, and events.
- Review all necessary documents, reports, and other correspondence for proper formatting, content, grammar and spelling, and make edits as necessary.
- Perform minute-taking as well as prepare draft reports, supporting documentation, and research.
- Update and maintain database system and all relevant electronic filing as necessary.
- Coordinate assigned department office activities; troubleshoot or escalate basic office administration issues.
- Perform quality control for administrative processes and forms, ensuring completion and accuracy prior to submission
- Facilitate communication within the team and across the organization as necessary.
- Complete expense reports, submit invoices for processing, and other monetary duties
- Other duties as assigned

The incumbent must provide a successful criminal background check with vulnerable sector search as well as be willing and able to commute to the CRBCL Head Office on a regular basis, which is located on Cowessess First Nation, SK.

**Benefits**

We are a new organization leading positive change within Cowessess First Nation, Saskatchewan, and Canada as a whole. Our employees have the opportunity to be a part of Canadian history as we work to redefine governance for First Nations. Some key benefits Chief Red Bear Children’s Lodge offers are:
★ Competitive salary packages

★ Extended health & dental benefits

★ Employee & Family Assistance Program

★ Paid Time Off

★ Flexible work hours

★ Team-oriented work culture

★ Training workshops focused on indigenous practices and traditions

★ Opportunity for occasional remote work

★ Professional development opportunities

★ Employer matched pension contributions

★ Earn scheduled days off _(optional)_

Pay: From $22.32 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- Administrative: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person