Executive Assistant for Indigenous Governance & Leadership

Indigenous Perspectives Society; Burns Lake; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks annual vacation (6% accrua

Every second Friday afternoon off with

Additional paid time off during the ho

Extended benefits after 90 days

Twelve paid sick days per year

Five unpaid cultural days per year

Professional learning, development and

Job summary

Nee Tahi Buhn First Nation is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to support the General Manager, Chief and Council with high-level administrative tasks and confidential governance work. You will manage calendars, prepare meetings, draft correspondence, coordinate travel, and maintain organized files while upholding Indigenous protocols and community values in a fast-paced environment.

Collaborating with finance and HR support and providing excellent service to members and external partners

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting First Nations organizations or communities
• Minimum 2 years of administrative experience in an office environment.
• Experience managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and comfort with digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the General Manager’s and Chief and Council’s calendars, schedules, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate and support meetings by preparing agendas, taking minutes, and arranging logistics.
• Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external inquiries with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
• Maintain organized files, both electronic and paper-based.
• Provide administrative support for finance and human resources activities (onboarding, document management, records maintenance).
• Assist with purchasing processes and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong communicator

Interpersonal skills

MS Office skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma or Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nee Tahi Buhn First Nation is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to support the General Manager, Chief and Council with high-level administrative tasks and confidential governance work. You will manage calendars, prepare meetings, draft correspondence, coordinate travel, and maintain organized files while upholding Indigenous protocols and community values in a fast-paced environment.

Collaborating with finance and HR support and providing excellent service to members and external partners