Indigenous Administrative & Payroll Assistant

First Nations Jobs Online; Kingston; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 52,500; Full time

Job summary

Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre at Queen’s University seeks a Departmental Assistant to provide administrative, organizational, and financial support, ensuring smooth operations. The role involves handling timekeeping, payroll for casual staff, and basic accounting tasks.

The incumbent must demonstrate Indigenous ancestry and a trusted connection with Indigenous communities. Responsibilities include drafting correspondence, coordinating meetings, and supporting special projects and

Qualifications

• Two-year community college diploma or equivalent.
• Experience supporting administrative, accounting, and payroll tasks.
• Experience with Indigenous groups is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the department contact, triaging requests and drafting correspondence.
• Perform accounts payable/receivable, invoices, requisitions, and reconciliations.
• Plan and coordinate events and maintain calendars for rooms and classrooms.
• Administer hiring paperwork and payroll for casual staff.
• Provide back-up support to department staff and manage access to key systems.

Skills

Administrative support

Timekeeping

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Communication

Education

Two-Year Community College Diploma

Job description

Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre at Queen’s University seeks a Departmental Assistant to provide administrative, organizational, and financial support, ensuring smooth operations. The role involves handling timekeeping, payroll for casual staff, and basic accounting tasks.

The incumbent must demonstrate Indigenous ancestry and a trusted connection with Indigenous communities. Responsibilities include drafting correspondence, coordinating meetings, and supporting special projects and