What You’ll Do
The primary responsibilities of the Front Office Assistant are to perform clerical and administrative duties to support the department. This position provides a range of clerical and administrative support work, including: preparing letters and documents, purchasing and ordering, and processing incoming/outgoing calls, mail, visitors, and information using the appropriate office tools and tracking methods ensuring prompt and correct routing, and attending to inquiries and directing requests to the appropriate personnel. This position provides general information to employees and the public and supports key areas such as security, records management, communications, and finance. Other related duties as required.
Valued Qualifications
Experience & Knowledge:
- One to two (1-2) years demonstrated experience providing management support at intermediate level
- Experience with filing systems and record keeping
- Mature individual of professional presentation with a minimum grade 12 high school diploma
Skills & Abilities:
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with employees and the public.
- Good organizational skills and able to handle competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal); and the ability to listen to understand and ask questions for clarification.
- Strong computer skills and the ability to use MS Office and Google Workspace™
Other (required):
- Compliance with BC Immunization program and TB Screening.
- Satisfactory completion of a police information check.
- Ability to provide own transportation to work.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and Drivers Abstract.
Optional (assets):
- Applied Business Technology or equivalent certification.
- Ability to speak Dene and/or Cree.
- Other certificates such as: WHMIS, First Aid.
Work Setting
This work takes place Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computer and peripherals. May handle sensitive information and documents. May be exposed to emotionally charged situations. Driving is required to complete work-related errands, such as picking up or dropping off mail, parcels, and supplies.
Benefits
Join the FNFN team and enjoy a competitive hourly wage and a standard 35-hour work week. We offer a comprehensive benefits package (health/dental, insurances, weekly indemnities), a pension plan, and three weeks vacation to help you recharge. The rate offered will reflect your certifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and other valuable attributes.
Ready to Apply? Here’s How:
Closes: July 07, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. *Preference may be given to qualified First Nation’s applicants. Kindly forward your cover letter and resume.
We thank all individuals for applying, but only those applicants whose applications clearly demonstrate meeting all of the requested minimum requirements will receive a reply.* Constitution Act, 1982 [Section 35]; Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [Section 15(1)]; Canadian Human Rights Act [Section 16(1)]; Employment Equity Act [Section 5(a), 10(b)]; Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples [Article 22]; ILO Convention 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $20.45 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-07
