KTUNAXA NATION COUNCIL

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

KtUNAXA LANDS & RESOURCES AGENCY

POSITION SUMMARY

This permanent, full-time position supports the Director of Lands and Resources and other Lands staff. It provides efficient and effective administrative, organizational, and coordination support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative and clerical support for the Director of KLRA and staff. This may include photocopying, filing, scanning, recording and following up on meeting minutes.

• Coordinate and organize events and meetings.

• Direct calls and respond to inquiries in a professional manner.

• Coordinate travel arrangements; bookings and payments.

• Maintain Lands & Resources records as required.

• Data entry into the Referrals Management System.

• Assist the Manager, Lands Stewardship with other duties related to referrals management as necessary.

• Provide financial administration support as required.

• Procure office supplies and equipment.

• Other duties as required and assigned by the Sector Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred: 1-3 years of general office administration experience or a related one-year post-secondary certificate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, use of Internet, calendars and email.
• File management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a number of competing initiatives and timelines.
• Good interpersonal skills including pleasant, professional and efficient telephone / email skills.
• Strong organizational skills, critical thinking skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Honest, respectful, trustworthy, and sound work ethics.
• Flexible; able to work evenings and weekends on occasion.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Willingness to take on new challenges.
• Knowledge of Ktunaxa culture, history and goals.

Please forward your cover letter, resume and references to:

Darlene Trach
Human Resources Manager
7468 Mission Road
Cranbrook, BC   V1C 7E5
Fax:  (250) 489-5760
Email: DTrach@ktunaxa.org
Closing Date:  February 27, 2012 at 4:30 pm

Thank you to all those that apply, however only those selected for consideration will be contacted.

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