Job Description

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is currently in the designation process to become a fully
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communities of Wahnapitae, Dokis, Henvey, Magnetawan, Shawanaga, and Wausauksing First

Nations.

TEAM ASSISTANT - CULTURAL SERVICES

Contract - 1 year with possible extension

Competition #09-0020
Reporting to the Manager of Cultural Services, the Team Assist
ant provides a complete range of administrative support
services to the Cultural Services team.
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Salary: $45,953.00 to $54,918.00
Total Compensation includes: OMERS Pension Plan, Comprehensive Health Benefits Plan

Statutory Holidays, Competitive Vacation, and an Employment Assistance Program.

Clerical and Reception Support:
Provide efficient and effective clerical and reception support to the team.

• Perform clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, faxing, photocopying and filing
• Ensure Team \'Shared Calendar\' is up to date
• Record and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
• Respond to telephone inquiries for staff and services

Administrative Functions:
Coordinate and perform day-to-day administrative duties.

• Manage and monitor the administrative workload within the team
• Coordinate and maintain office equipment and supplies
• Order, distribute and maintain inventory of supplies
• Prepare, organize, schedule and document team meetings

Financial Coordination and Public Relations:
Administer financial processes and to develop and distribute promotional material.

• Responsible for team petty cash and ensuring monthly reports are forwarded to the Finance Department
• Implement financial processes in the performance of duties such as purchase orders, securing quotes, etc.
• Support the development and implementation of an Agency comprehensive public relations strategy
• Order and distribute public relations pamphlets and supplies

Qualifications
Minimum Education & Experience
\xe2\x96\xaa Administrative Assistant or related diploma
\xe2\x96\xaa Two (2) years\' experience in an administration position in a First Nation or Aboriginal social services agency

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services programs and services
• Respect for, sensitivity towards as well as knowledge and understanding of Anishnawbek culture, traditions and

the Seven Grandfather Teachings

• Basic knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
• Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs and traditions in responding to child welfare
• Knowledge of traditional practices, ceremonies and teachings

Other Requirements

• Must provide a clear Police Records Check - Vulnerable Sector
• Must provide a Class \'G\' Ontario Driver\'s Licence
• Must have $1M auto insurance liability coverage
• Must provide an acceptable three-year uncertified Driver\'s Abstract

Work Site Location:

• Parry Sound

Niijaansinaanik is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request for
candidates taking part in the recruitment process. Please submit your resume and cover letter along with three work
related references to:

Human Resources
Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services
940A Main Street, Dokis First Nation, ON P0M 2N1
Email to: or fax to (705) 223-7439

Application deadline is: This position will remain posted until filled

Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry, please self-identify.
We thank all those applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ontario Association of Children\'s Aid Societies