Administrative Assistant - Samson Cree Nation Economic Development

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Summary:

Under the direction of the Department Manager the Administrative Assistant is responsible for the overall office administrative procedures for the Economic Development Department he/she will perform a wide variety of secretarial, clerical and administrative duties.

Specific Accountabilities:

· Prepares Payroll for all employees and prepares and submits all pay lists with the proper documentation when required.

· Analyze incoming correspondence, submissions, report and prepare summary briefs and reports to the Manager as requested.

· Operates office equipment such as the fax machine, photocopy machine and is responsible for contacting appropriate individuals to ensure equipment is properly maintained.

· Prepares and certifies all staff mileage claims based upon current Personnel Department rates.

· To supervise and perform the overall general administrative and secretarial duties for Economic Development.

· The preparation of Agenda’s for meetings in coordination with Economic Development.

· Attendance and recording of meetings for Economic Development and its Committees.

· Preparation and maintenance of Economic Development Minutes and its Committees.

· The preparation of notices of meetings as required for the Economic Development Director and its Committees.

· The preparation of travel arrangements for Economic Development and its Committees as required

· Attends meetings on behalf of the Manager when required.

· Maintains the Economic Development and its Committees’ calendar of meetings and makes the necessary arrangements and appointments.

· Responsible for ordering required office supplies, equipment and other office necessities.

· Establish and maintain accurate administrative files and systems.

· Travel as requested and required.

· Performs other related duties as requested by the Manager of Economic Development

Qualifications:

· Education of a grade 12 Diploma, or equivalent and other academic achievements an asset

· Must have experience in dealing with the public, must also possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.

· Must have shorthand or speedwriting skills

· Must be familiar with policies and procedures and confident in making independent judgments for the effective operations of the office.

· Must be readily available to attend out of town meetings, weekend and/or overtime work when assigned.

· Must have computer training – WordPerfect, Windows and knowledge of computer systems and applications.

· Must be able to travel.

· Must have ability to handle stress and must be able to cope with pressure and be able to follow instructions accordingly and also must be in good physical health.

· Must be friendly, courteous and dependable.

· Must maintain an excellent working relationship with co-workers.

· Must also Speak and understand the Cree Language- would be an asset

· Criminal Records Check required.

Deadline: November 09, 2026

Please submit resume’, along with qualifying documents ( ie, Driver’s License, CYIM Check, etc.) to Samson Cree Nation Personnel Department

*** ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCREENED***

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN THE ABOVE INFORMATION OR WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW

FOR APPLICATIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Samson Cree Nation Telephone: (780) 585-3793

Personnel Department Ext: 198

P.O. Box 159 Email: personnel.179@gmail.com