Job Description

UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional


territories and homelands of many Indigenous


peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River


Metis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have


continuously maintained homelands in northern


Manitoba since time immemorial. The First


Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into


treaty relationships with the Crown (within our


region these include signatories to treaties 4, 5 -

and the treaty 5 adhesion, and treaty 6 - located


within the treaty 5 adhesion). The territory has


also become home to other Indigenous peoples.


We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all


Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation,


and learning.



COMPETITION TYPE

Open Competition to Public



COMPETITION NUMBER

25-007



CLOSING DATE

March 10, 2025, however, will


remain open until filled



SALARY RANGE

$46,848 to $53,354 per annum


plus, remoteness allowance if

applicable


POSITION


CLASSIFICATION

Administrative Assistant 3



POSITION LOCATION

Thompson (preferred) or


The Pas, Manitoba



POSITION TYPE

Full-Time, Regular Position



APPLY TO

Email: hrinfo@ucn.ca (PDF


preferred format)

University College of the


North,


Attention: Human Resources

P.O. Box 3000 R9A 1M7

Fax: (204) 623-4414



ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Mihcet Meskanawah Teaching and Learning (MMTL)



UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering


more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work


environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba's Top Employers and offer a generous Total


Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including


tuition waivers.



DUTIES

Reporting to the Dean, Mihcet Meskanawah Teaching and Learning (MMTL), the Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and


clerical support to the Dean. The Administrative Assistant will oversee and perform a wide variety of administrative tasks such archiving


department records, tracking budgets, managing personnel processes for the area, and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the


department. The Administrative Assistant will coordinate functions and projects related to an academic area. The Administrative Assistant


will support reporting requirements for the provincial funder of the Adult Learning Centre.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Office Assistant Certificate; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Experience in reviewing and monitoring office budgets

Experience coordinating and scheduling travel arrangements

Experience with scheduling meetings and minute-taking

Proficiency in MS Office 365 and office technologies (managing an electronic calendar, databases, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Ability to take initiative

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced work environment

Ability to manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Commitment to life-long learning



ASSETS

Ability to speak an Indigenous language

Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures



CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada



Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter and resume with their application. Applicants must demonstrate in their cover letter and their


resume how they meet the qualifications. Applicants with education acquired outside of Canada are required to provide an Educational


Credential Assessment with their application indicating Canadian credential equivalency, accepted Education Credential Assessment


organizations include International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and World Education Services (WES.)



UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous


candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples,


persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given


consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human


Resources.



Please indicate in your subject line the competition number for which you are applying.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Application materials, including



references, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation (Manitoba).

For more information and other employment opportunities, visit www.ucn.ca