Position Title: Administrative Assistant 

Reports To: Director of Operations

Compensation & time commitment: $15-$17/hr; approx. 30 hours/week, may require some overtime, evenings and weekends, and occasional travel.

Term Position: August 2021 – March 31, 2022, dependant on continued funding.

Location: Must live in Winnipeg, MB; Work from home

Summary: Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Operations, the Administrative Assistant will support a wide range of activities in the establishment of the Seal River Watershed Indigenous Protected Area.

Key Responsibilities:

• File documents via Google Suite
• Assist with meeting coordination, including arranging details and taking detailed minutes
• Purchase and maintain asset inventory (promotional material, equipment)
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of materials
• Assist with deliveries, pick-ups, mail-outs, errands, etc.
• Assist with completing reports (e.g., expense reports, activity reports)
• Assist in arranging travel for project team
• Assist with social media, website, etc.
• Provide ground support in various Canadian communities for project team (e.g., assist with community meetings, assist with Leadership meetings – travel costs paid by the project)
• Share your perspectives and insights to identify project issues and assist to solve problems from time to time
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge:

• Exceptional dependability and honesty
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Exceptional initiative
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills, including timely response and correspondence
• Good Organisational Skills
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
• Ability to follow direction
• Proficiency using Google software
• Willingness to learn new software applications
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent listening and conflict resolution skills
• Passion for the Seal River watershed 
• Passion and motivation to help in this endeavour succeed
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language (preferably Dene, Cree or Inuktitut) is an asset
• Exceptional knowledge of their Indigenous culture

Must Have:

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Cell Phone
• Computer
• Reliable internet access
• Ability to work from home and, on occasion, complete tasks or attend meetings in Winnipeg, Thompson, Churchill and partner communities

Essential Experience:

• Working with computers, using Google, email, Word, and Excel (or equivalent)
• Following direction
• Regular and clear communication with a supervisor

To Apply:

Apply by July 30, 2021 to [email protected]

Send cover letter detailing how your skills, experience, and education fit with this position, along with your resume, in Word or PDF format. All  applications received will be acknowledged with a reply email. However, only those to be invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.