kfs
Executive Assistant
Grassy Narrows, Ontario · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
ResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingTime Management
About the role
- RESPONSIBILITY: The Executive Assistant reports to the Executive Director on all aspects of job functions and will exercise the following duties under the supervision of the Executive Director.
Responsibilities
- The Executive Assistant is a full-time regular administrative support position.
- The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support services to the Executive Director, Senior Management and as directed by the Executive Director to the Board of Directors of Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and regulations, the philosophy of Customary Care Service delivered in First Nation communities, family structure as well as local Customs and Traditions.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Agency philosophy, mandate, policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols, and the ability to work within them.
- Knowledge of Northern Treaty #3 communities and the First Nations in the Kenora area including tribal and external services and service agencies in the area.
- thorough understanding that all agency matters related to services, clients, staff, and all other agency business must be kept confidential.
- Proven ability to take direction and to work productively with little or no supervision and under stress of deadlines.
- Superior oral and written communication skills and the proven ability to compose well written correspondence and reports.
- Expert knowledge of the before, during and after steps required to organize staff, team, board and committee meetings.
- Proficiency in recording and transcribing meeting minutes.
- Demonstrated ability to research and compile statistical information and prepare associated reports and/ or presentations.
- Community College Diploma in Office Administration or related field with (4) four years Senior Administrative experience, however, a combination of skills, education and experience that would allow them to do the job may be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate all secretarial and administrative support services at the Executive and Governance level including Executive Director, Senior Management and Board of Directors.
- Strong commitment to help Anishinaabe children and their families by providing support services in ways that respect Anishinaabe cultural and spiritual practices.
- Commitment to always ensure the highest level of confidentiality
- Excellent planning, time management, prioritization, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent proof-reading skills and attention to detail.
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