Flexible On-Call Receptionist & Admin Support

GWICH'IN TRIBAL COUNCIL; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Gwich’in Tribal Council in Yellowknife, NT, invites applications for a Casual, On-Call Receptionist to join Corporate Services. This role handles front desk duties, inquiries, and general administrative support, with coverage during staff absences and busy periods.

The successful candidate will be a reliable, service-oriented professional capable of multitasking, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating with multiple departments on a flexible, on-call basis.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of receptionist/front desk/administrative experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with professional telephone etiquette.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and general office equipment.
• Demonstrated customer service skills with a friendly and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Referring requests and concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Providing routine information to participants and the general public.
• Taking and relaying messages.
• Ensures smooth operation of office equipment and machinery, arrange for maintenance and repair work.
• Ensure main entrance is locked at noon hour and at the end of the day.
• Collecting mail from the Post Office box daily.
• Logging, sorting, and distributing mail.
• Ensuring that there are adequate office supplies on hand for day-to-day use, including tracking purchase orders and receipts.
• Clerical duties such as typing notes and letters, addressing labels and envelopes, etc.
• Support departments as required.
• Hosting leadership and staff from other office locations.
• Requesting supplies and event materials to support operations and events.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

Front desk

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Telephone etiquette

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Gwich’in Tribal Council in Yellowknife, NT, invites applications for a Casual, On-Call Receptionist to join Corporate Services. This role handles front desk duties, inquiries, and general administrative support, with coverage during staff absences and busy periods.

The successful candidate will be a reliable, service-oriented professional capable of multitasking, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating with multiple departments on a flexible, on-call basis.