Assistant to Service Delivery

Assistant to Service Delivery

Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society is growing our team! 

Join our dynamic and dedicated team as we continue to develop capacity within the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and the greater unceded Algonquin territory. With our child well-being law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win, now fully in force, the community embraces a step in reconciliation by reclaiming jurisdiction over the safety and well-being of our children, youth and families.

We are recruiting for an Assistant to Service Delivery. This is a full-time position.

The Assistant to Service Delivery will be assigned duties that provide administrative services and assistance to the director of service delivery and service managers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a confidential assistant to senior leadership
• Develop and maintain an efficient filing system and computerized information system
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings and appointments, make travel arrangements
• Serve as the primary point of contact on behalf of the Director
• Analyze memoranda, submissions, and reports, directs follow-up and maintains filing
• Compose correspondence, reports, policies, procedures and recommendations
• May assist with the preparation of child welfare services work plans and departmental budgets
• Financial monitoring of specific expenditures
• Collaborate with other community resources and assist with special projects
• Participate in monthly staff meetings, facilitate workshops and training
• Perform other related duties as may be required

• Post-secondary education in executive administration or office administration
• Experience in a social services environment is preferable
• A minimum of three years experience working with senior leadership
• Experience working with Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation or other indigenous communities or organizations
• A clean police record check with vulnerable sector screening
• Access to a vehicle, with a class G license, clear driver’s abstract and passenger insurance
• Knowledge of First Nations legislation and Nigig Gamik’s service delivery is an asset
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills with MS Office Suite
• A high level of professionalism

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Employment benefits and pension plan
• Paid sick days, vacation days, and special day leave
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays

Preference in Hiring

Nigig promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons who identify as Indigenous will be given preference as this role serves the needs of members of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to a) the qualified indigenous person who is a member of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, then to b) the qualified Indigenous person, then to c) the qualified non-indigenous candidate.