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Position:  Executive Assistant

Term: One year with the ability to renew

Overview: 

The Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick (WNNB) provides high-quality advice and technical support to New Brunswick’s six Wolastoqey communities on resource development matters that impact Aboriginal and Treaty Rights. Since our inception in 2017, WNNB has built a passionate and highly motivated team of technical and legal experts and a workplace that values interdisciplinary collaboration. Our organization is committed to achieving justice, equity and self-determination for the Wolastoqiyik.

To learn more about our organization and the work we do, please visit wnnb.wolastoqey.ca.

The goal of the Executive Assistant position is to provide operational, technical, administrative support to WNNB leadership and to support the organization’s mission, vision and mandate   Reporting to the Executive Director, the Executive Assistant will oversee the day-to-day the administrative operations of the organization.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:

·        Organizational Skills

·        Professional Conduct

·        Communication and Interpersonal Skills

·        Technical Skills

·        Cultural Knowledge

·        Additional Attributes

Job Responsibilities:

·        Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents.

·        Arrange and coordinate meetings and events.

·        Conduct research, collect, and analyze data to prepare reports and documents.

·        Prepare and present statistical and budget reports.    

·        Record, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings.

·        File and retrieve documents and reference materials on a web-based Records Management System and paper copies.

·        Manage the Executive’s Calendar and email

·        Make travel and accommodation arrangements.

·        Provide administrative support to Department Leads where needed.

Remuneration is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick offers competitive salary and benefits to our employees. Working location is 35 Dedham Street, Sitansisk (St. Mary’s First Nation, NB). Applications (Resume and cover letter) should be submitted in confidence via email, with the subject line “WNNB Executive Assistant” to: human.resources@wolastoqey.ca or via indeed.com. The deadline for applications is September 1st, 2024.

WNNB hires based on merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, preference will be given to individuals with an Indigenous background as per section 42 of the Human Rights Code.