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Executive Assistant
- Hiawatha First Nation, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Assistant. The Executive Assistant provides professional, organized, and confidential
administrative support to the George Gordon First Nation (GGFN), Chief and Council,
committees, programs, and Administration. The Executive Assistant is responsible for
providing office administration, supporting Chief and Council with assigned administrative
duties, assisting with community programs and committees, coordinating meetings and
events, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the office.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Answer incoming telephone calls and direct, transfer and relay messages as required.
- Greet and assist community members, visitors, service providers, and other individuals
- Respond to general inquiries or direct inquiries to the appropriate program or staff
- Book office space, boardrooms, and meeting areas for meetings, workshops, events, and
- Coordinate catering services and refreshments for meetings and events as requested.
- Maintain office calendars and communication boards.
- Assist with scheduling meetings and appointments.
- Maintain organized filing systems, both electronic and physical.
- Prepare, photocopy, scan, fax, distribute, and file documents as required.
- Assist with the preparation and distribution of correspondence, forms, notices, and other
- Monitor and maintain office equipment and report equipment issues when required.
- Maintain adequate office supplies and assist with inventory control.
- Provide general administrative assistance to Chief and Council, committees, and
- Ordering office supplies and equipment as required.
- Completing and assisting with Council travel forms and related documentation.
- Booking hotel accommodations and other travel arrangements.
- Booking meeting rooms, event spaces, and other facilities.
- Preparing documents, correspondence, forms, and other materials requested by Council.
- Completing assigned administrative tasks on behalf of Chief and Council.
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in office administration,
- Previous administrative, receptionist, executive assistant, or office experience.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to work professionally with community members, staff, leadership, committees,
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams,
- Must possess a valid Drivers license and reliable transportation
Application Deadline: October 9, 2026 @4:00PM
Forward your cover letter, resume and 3 previous employment references to:
Email: dhr@ggfn.ca Fax: (306) 835-2036
Applicants will only be considered if all the required documentation is received by the closing date. We thank all applicants
for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be cont
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Responsibilities
Provide confidential administrative and reception support to the First Nation, Chief and Council, committees, programs, and Administration. Coordinate meetings, events, correspondence, records, office supplies, and Council travel while supporting smooth daily office operations.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; post-secondary education in office administration, business administration, communications, or a related field is an asset. Previous administrative or office experience, strong organizational and communication skills, discretion, Microsoft Office proficiency, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation are sought.
Skills
- Office Administration
- Reception
- Executive Support
- Meeting Coordination
- Event Coordination
- Calendar Management
- Document Preparation
- Filing and Records Management
- Travel Arrangements
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Customer Service
- Organization
- Time Management
- Confidentiality
- Microsoft Office
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Categories
- Administrative
- Government & Public Sector
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Office Administration
- Executive Assistant
- Reception
- Chief and Council
- Administrative Support
- Telephone Calls
- Customer Service
- Meeting Coordination
- Event Coordination
- Calendar Management
- Boardrooms
- Catering
- Filing Systems
- Document Preparation
- Correspondence
- Office Equipment
- Office Supplies
- Inventory Control
- Council Travel
- Hotel Accommodations
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Confidentiality
- Time Management
- Valid Driver's License