Administrative Support
$40,000–$60,000 year
On-site · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) seeks an Administrative Support who provides assistance in the development and overall administrative management of the Sector. Key responsibilities include performing general office work, organizing files and documents, making travel arrangements, coordinating meetings, and maintaining communication with internal and external constituencies. Successful candidates should possess advanced interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and knowledge of First Nations values and issues.
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of secondary school and certificate in administrative studies or equivalent combination of education
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in English, French as an asset
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge and skills performing complex tasks
- Strong team player
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service focused
- Effective planning and organizational skills for large scale reports, meetings, and events.
- Knowledge of First Nations aspirations, values, culture
- Knowledge of AFN philosophy, initiatives, and policies regarding First Nations
- Knowledge of administrative management, systems development and operational research
- Knowledge of concepts and fundamentals of financial management
Additional Requirements
- Qualified persons of First Nations Ancestry will be given preference in accordance with s.16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.
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