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Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Squamish NationSquamish, BC
18 days ago
Salary
CAD76499–CAD85634 yearly
Job description

PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN SQUAMISH VALLEY

CLOSES : Open Until Filled

  • Great opportunity to join the Squamish Nations community
  • Take your career to new heights with a dynamic and progressive First Nations government

Who We Are

Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson's Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxwú7mesh.

As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 12 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Squamish People have access to necessary programs and services.

About The Opportunity

Working as an integral part of the Ta na wa Sheway i7xw ta Uxwumixw - Squamish Valley Operations Department, reporting to the Director, Squamish Valley Operations, this position will be responsible for supporting the Director with reports, stats tracking, and support to the Director regarding day-to-day Administrative functions, and Council Committee meetings. The incumbent will be responsible for managing information flow in a timely and accurate manner as well as managing the Director's calendar and set up meetings. This role requires an organized and adaptable schedule, uses excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure project(s) meet deadlines. The incumbent will set up and manage spreadsheets, put together presentations, graphics, organizational skills and communication. The executive assistant provides project management expertise and support to the director regarding the referral management system, which is focused on day-to-day administrative functions, evaluation of programs, and quality assurance for the department.

What You Bring

  • Combination of education and experience.
  • Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills.
  • High level of emotional intelligence, patience and integrity.
  • Maintains composure in high-pressure situations.
  • Able to disseminate complex information to stakeholders.
  • Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
  • Able to deliver information with tact and diplomacy.
  • Acts ethically and with the highest degree of confidentiality.
  • Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude.

    • Salary : $ 76,499 - $ 85,634 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program

    Why Work With Us

    As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.