Administrative Assistant

Job Information

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative services and support to the Regional Superintendent, North Slave and to the Yellowknife Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Service Centre to support the efficient delivery of the following programs and services : Income Assistance; Senior Home Heating Subsidy; Career Development, Labour Market, Employment and Training programs; and, Early Childhood programs in accordance with GNWT acts, regulations, policies and departmental procedures.

The position reports to the Regional Superintendent and provides supports the Regional Superintendent to manage the human and administrative resources for the North Slave region.

The incumbent is the first point of contact for those looking for information from the ISP, LDS and ECPs at the Yellowknife ECE Service Centre. The position deals daily in person, on the telephone, scan, fax, or via email with a variety of contacts including departmental staff, officials from other government departments and agencies, regional ECE staff, representatives from Indigenous government and organizations, Non-Government Organizations, and the general public.

Responsibilities :

1. Provides administrative and support services to the Regional Superintendent and the divisional staff.

2. Provides general reception for the region.

3. Provides reception and first level counseling to members of the public.

4. Oversees and maintains supplies, resources and publications inventories, and equipment.

To be succussful in this role, Typically, the above gualifications would be attained by :

• Diploma in Office or Business Administration;
• Three years' of directly related administrative experience in a demanding office environment; including one year of coordination experience.