Haisla Nation Council has an immediate opening for: 

Position Title:     Youth and Family Services Administrative Assistant

Reports to:          Director of Child and Family Services

Job Overview

The Assistant represents a key operational role within the Haisla Nation Council and supports the Director of Child and family Services with administration, scheduling, correspondence, and meetings. This role takes responsibility and ownership of project management, confidentiality, and essential documents and files.

Organizational Status

The Haisla Nation is the band government of the Haisla people. Our mission is to build a powerful, prosperous and proud community, healthy in mind, body and spirit. We believe in building a strong and thriving community, with healthy and happy members and a sustained and prosperous environment. We are about 2023+ people, with approximately 700 living in Kitamaat Village. We have lived off the land and waters of our traditional territory for thousands of years, and it remains the focus of all we do.

The Community Operations department ensures the Haisla Nation community thrives in a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment by delivering essential public services, maintaining critical infrastructure, and safeguarding the health and safety of all community members.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to the Director of Child and Family Services
• Planning, organizing and coordinating administrative functions;
• Planning, Coordinating and implementing quality management initiatives;
• Scheduling meetings and conference calls;
• Preparing correspondence and departmental forms;
• Maintaining filing system;
• Act as the liaison for staff and community members regarding the day to day tasks and events;
• Prepare meeting agendas, perform research for meetings, and take minutes during meetings;
• Maintain calendar for Director of Child and Family Services, schedules and meetings as needed;
• Manage complex and highly confidential information;
• Other duties as directed by Director of Child and Family Services

Skills & Qualifications

• College Diploma or certificate in Office Administration;
• Two or more years of executive support;
• First Aid, Level One, preferred;
• BC Driver's License and own vehicle is an asset;
• Experience in organizing meetings and travel;
• Experience in working with Aboriginal communities is an asset;
• Excellent people management and facilitation skills;
• Direct working experience with First Nations;
• Excellent writing, research and computer skills, including proposal writing;
• Applied experience in financial management, including contracts and budgets;
• Knowledge of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada policies and procedures, Human Rights legislation, and Labor Canada regulations. 

Closing Date:  Open until filled 

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.