Executive Assistant
High Bar First Nation is a First Nations government of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation, located in Clinton, BC. If you are interested in rural living, beautiful surroundings and connecting with nature, Clinton is a great location to live and work.
Under the general direction of the Band Administrator, the Executive Assistant effectively carries out support for Council and the Band Administrator preparing for meetings, taking minutes and tracking BCR’s and action items. The Executive Assistant must have excellent administration and organizational skills, as well as a pro-active approach to initiating and following through with a variety of tasks, that are intended to continuously improve the operation of the Band office. The Executive Assistant provides Recruiting lead for all staffing, posting, coordinating and orientation. The Executive Assistant works with the Finance Manager, provides support to all staff, manages annual contracts and deadlines, manages inventory and tracks assets. The Executive Assistant oversees the Office Coordinator, providing training and development and ensuring the records management program allows for accurate file storage and retrieval.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Council and Band Administrator Support & Communication
Prepares for meetings including calling for agenda items, notifications, compiling documents, developing briefing notes and preparing packages.
Organizes Chief and Council meetings, scheduling appointments, arranging physical requirements and /or other logistical needs.
Coordinates and reviews documents with Band Administrator.
Takes minutes, types and disseminates to appropriate parties.
Works with voting company (i.e., One Feather) ensuring resolutions are passed by C&C and at general band meetings to utilize services, deadlines are met.
Coordinates with Services department on changes that need to be made for membership lists.
Tracks deadlines for Elections, referendum or other votes to ensure notice meets Election Code requirements.
Prepares BCR’s in accordance with Manager or Band Administrator direction.
Maintains list of all Council Band Council Resolution (BCR), minutes, background material and accurately keeps electronic filing system accessible to Chief and Council.
Tracks Council action items, who has been assigned and deadlines, provides reminders as necessary.
Coordinates meetings and/or travel schedules and makes travel arrangements including air, hotel, ground transportation, visas, and meal reservations, as business needs and personal preferences dictate.
Coordinates general band meetings, referendums and coordinates any food or supplies for same.
Types and proofs correspondence including letters, memos, documents and reports as requested or as circumstances dictate.
Schedules Elders, requests for prayers/blessings, territorial welcomes as required.
Purchases gifts for delegations/special events.
Provides confidentiality and professional manner at all times, including outside regular working hours.
Prepares, compiles and edits Council reports to present to the Membership.
Develops postings for social media to ensure community members are apprised of the activities and accomplishments of Chief and Council
Perform other related duties as requested.
General Administration.
Oversees the HBFN website, social media and other communication avenues (i.e., newsletter) to keep Band Members apprised of activities, accomplishments and important dates ensuring that compliance, monitoring data, and information management are maintained.
Acts as point person for Band Administrator, sharing information, building systems and implementing procedures.
Develops file management system for accurate storage and retrieval of information.
Manages the ongoing contracts and maintenance agreements for office equipment (i.e., computer software, Spot license’s, mailbox renewal, photocopier contracts, mailing machine, telephone services).
Ensures new equipment is labelled and added to the Inventory system.
Tracks assets that are assigned to individual employees and ensures that these items are returned at the end of employment.
Advises staff how to sign out products and how to return.
Tracks passwords for shared equipment (i.e., iPads) and ensures staff do not change the access.
Writes routine correspondence.
Liaises with IT service technicians for email addresses, problems with the system to keep system running smoothly.
Arranges service agreements for the building (maintenance) functional aspects (i.e., snow removal contracts, yard maintenance, janitorial, heating/air conditioning).
Records information about tasks, functions and procedures and trains the Office
Recruiting.
Places advertisements for jobs, ensuring they are circulated to community members as well as other contacts.
Records the receipt of applications on a screening tool.
Tracks communication with applicants and notes unusual or difficult encounters.
Creates Human Resources file for each new candidate and ensures documentation is provided to Finance.
Ensures the Offer Letter has been created and signed prior to the first day of work.
Organizes equipment and supplies for new hires (i.e., business cards, phone, email address).
Creates an Orientation Checklist for each new hire.
Process Criminal Record Checks, Drivers Abstracts and other documentation required.
Financial Services:
- Scans, saves documents on the server and provides documents to the Accountant.
- Provides general assistance to the Finance Manager as requested or needed.
- Files completed documents for easy retrieval.
- Provides back up to Finance for Payroll and Accounts Payable during vacation and other leaves.
Education:
- Degree in Administration, Business Administration, or Diploma in Legal Assistant or government Administration or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Three to five years experience in a similar role.
Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in the use of computer programs for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, email and the internet, to the intermediate level (capable of using a large number of functions and feel confident using the program).
- Ability to work independently and build effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to organize meetings and take comprehensive notes.
- Excellent organizational skills and time management skills and the ability to work with competing priorities.
- Strong communication skills, ability to demonstrate report writing and presentation skills.
- Experience in crafting and preparing letters, documentation, reports, presentations and memoranda in a professional, timely manner; Experience in managing confidential situations and materials.
- Strong organization and research skills; Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment.
- Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has an understanding of Aboriginal culture.
Please apply with a resume and cover letter no later than Wednesday, November 10, 2021 to: office@hbfn.ca

