ANISHINABEK NATION

“To give a voice to the vision of the Anishinabek Nation and to preserve

 Anishinaabe Bimaadziwin while advancing our goal of Nationhood.”

Employment Opportunity

Summer Student

Social Services Administrative Assistant  

LOCATION: Nipissing First Nation Head Office

Duration: July 4 to August 25, 2023

Wage: $15.50 per hour – 37.50 hours per week

Under the supervision of the Social Services Director, the Social Services Administrative Assistant will be responsible to provide administrative and support services to the Social Services department.  In addition, the Social Services Administrative Assistant will develop and maintain good working relationships with other Anishinabek Nation (Union of Ontario Indians) program personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Enrolled in a post-secondary institution, preferably in a Business or Office Administration and/or program related to Social Services;
Registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year and intends to return to school on a full-time basis in the next upcoming academic year;
First Nation and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students ages 15 to 30 inclusive;
Ordinarily a resident on reserve or in recognized communities or on community lands;
Legally entitled to work in Canada;
Knowledge of Aboriginal and Treaty rights, issues and related issues;
Knowledge and understanding of Anishinabek culture and the Anishinabek Nation (Union of Ontario Indians);
Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite; and
Valid driver’s license and insurable considered an asset.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Exceptional organizational, communication and multi-tasking skills;
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment;
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving skills; and
Exhibit professional attitudes and

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preparing background reports and technical summaries relating to Social Services issues;
Reviewing and editing of materials to provide options, strategies and recommendations;
Assisting in the development of proposals, work plans and budgets for special Social Services initiatives;
Assisting in organizing various meetings, workshops and conferences as requested;
Participating in technical meetings as requested;
Working within the Social Services programs and respond to a variety of issues relating to Social Services;
Working with the Social Services Director and responding to First Nation community requests;
Performing a variety of administrative duties including note taking, archiving, distributing correspondence received, filing (if required), responding to incoming and outgoing phone calls, etc.; and
Other duties as assigned

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Cover Letter;
Resume;
Three employment references;
Identify whether the applicant has been previously employed by the Anishinabek Nation (formerly Union of Ontario Indians). Note that the organization will conduct a reference check with the previous employee’s immediate supervisor;
Identify whether the applicant is a member of one of the 39 Anishinabek First Nations. Qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry will be given preference in accordance with s. 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act“; and
The Anishinabek Nation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.

Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Applications are to be submitted to:

Glenda St. Amour, Director of Corporate Services

Fax: (705) 497-9135 | Email: glenda.st-amour@anishinabek.ca

For inquiries regarding this position, please contact:

Stan Cloud, Interim Director, Koganaawsawin – Social Development

Email: stan.cloud@anishinabek.ca

Phone: (705) 497-9127

Miigwech to all applicants for their interest, however, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.