Front Desk / Receptionist

Taykwa Tagamou Nation; Town of Cochrane; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension Plan

Job summary

Taykwa Tagamou Nation is seeking a highly motivated administrative support specialist to assist the administrative team in a fast-paced office environment. The role emphasizes careful attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and teamwork.

You will greet visitors, manage correspondence, organize files, support scheduling, and help prepare documents using Microsoft Office. The position may require flexible hours and occasional travel, with a focus on maintaining confidentiality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, answer questions and direct them to appropriate staff
• Manage correspondence — prepare, process, proofread, anddistribute documents
• Screen mail and phone calls and respond to inquiries
• Organize and maintain files (electronic and paper) and databases
• Provides administrative support, including preparing andprocessing a variety of correspondence, proofreading documents, screening mailand telephone queries, organizing and maintaining electronic and paper files,distributing information, and maintaining inventory systems;
• Uses a variety of software including electronic mail, graphics,spreadsheet, and departmental information systems to produce and distributecorrespondence, summaries, and/or reports, set up address lists, and maintainrecords and databases.
• Maintain office supplies and inventory
• Operate office equipment and software (email, Microsoft Office,spreadsheets, departmental systems)
• Maintain a clean and tidy environment in the reception area andoffice area
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Office Administration certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:Taykwa Tagamou Nation
Reports to: Executive Director

About the Role

Taykwa Tagamou Nation is seeking a highly motivated, confident, organizedprofessional individual to provide administrative support to the administrativeteam in a variety of roles to help ensure the office is running in an efficientand organized manner. Must be detailed orientated, have good work ethic, be ateam player, and be able to work in fasted-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, answer questions and direct them to appropriate staff
• Manage correspondence — prepare, process, proofread, anddistribute documents
• Screen mail and phone calls and respond to inquiries
• Organize and maintain files (electronic and paper) and databases
• Provides administrative support, including preparing andprocessing a variety of correspondence, proofreading documents, screening mailand telephone queries, organizing and maintaining electronic and paper files,distributing information, and maintaining inventory systems;
• Uses a variety of software including electronic mail, graphics,spreadsheet, and departmental information systems to produce and distributecorrespondence, summaries, and/or reports, set up address lists, and maintainrecords and databases.
• Maintain office supplies and inventory
• Operate office equipment and software (email, Microsoft Office,spreadsheets, departmental systems)
• Maintain a clean and tidy environment in the reception area andoffice area
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma; Office Administration certificate is an asset
• Receptionist/Secretary experience is an asset but not required
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Core Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities
• Ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision
• Collaborative team player with confidentiality awareness

Other Requirements:

• Valid Class G driver's license
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as needed
• Dependable and reliable
• Cree language skills are an asset

Taykwa Tagamou Nation offers a competitivecompensation package subject to qualifications and experience; group medicalinsurance: extended health,dental, life, AD&Dand Pension Plan benefits.

A complete work description is available upon request. Preference andPriority will be given to Taykwa Tagamou Nation Applicants. We wish to thankall applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.