Committees Assistant – Closing Date: October 16, 2026

Selkirk First Nation; Canada; Remote; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Selkirk First Nation is seeking an organized administrative professional to support governance operations in Canada. The role involves scheduling and coordinating committee meetings, arranging travel, and managing correspondence, records, and briefings.

The successful candidate will prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, distribute materials, and assist with reports. Strong MS Office skills, writing capability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Office/Business Administration Certificate or Grade 12 academic/practical admin experience.
• Knowledge of SFN policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of SFN’s Final and Self-Government Agreements.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office with changing priorities.
• Experience working in a First Nation environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize and schedule meetings for SFN committees and related meetings.
• Arrange travel and organize incoming/outgoing correspondence.
• Prepare committee meeting agendas and materials; attend meetings and take minutes; prepare honoraria and distribute minutes.
• Handle incoming/outgoing mail and email; prepare reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Office/Business Administration Certificate

Grade 12 or higher with admin experience

Experience in a First Nation environment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Reporting to the Implementation Manager, but with primary functional reporting to the Governance Director, this position is responsible for organizing and scheduling meetings for the multiple Selkirk First Nation Committees and other meetings as requested, arranging travel, organizing incoming and outgoing correspondence, orientation briefings and files management.

This position prepares committee meeting agendas, including arranging logistics (i.e., researching and preparing materials, technology requirements, attending meetings, minute taking, honoraria preparation and minutes distribution). The position also handles incoming and outgoing mail and email for the committees and prepare reports.

Education/Experience

• Office/Business Administration Certificate, or Grade 12 academic or practical experience in the field of administration (either paid or volunteer experience).
• Knowledge of SFN policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of SFN’s Final and Self-Government Agreements.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with colleagues, the team and committee members.
• Solid computer skills and proficiency with computer-based shared drives and software including Microsoft programs (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, office organizational skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Able to work effectively in a fast paced, busy office environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working in a First Nation’s work environment.

Conditions of Employment

• Willing to work flexible hours and/or overtime, as requested by the supervisor.
• Oath of Intoxicants
• Oath of Confidentiality

For more Information

For more information, please contact Sharon Nelson, Director of Governance at: [e-mail].