Job opportunity: CITIZEN CLERK

Nisichawayasihk Construction Limited; Thompson; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter bus service

Job summary

Nisichawayasihk Construction Limited is seeking a Citizenship Clerk for the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation – Trust Office in Thompson. You will maintain the membership database, respond to information requests, and prepare letters and forms to assist applicants with the membership process.

Responsibilities include issuing membership cards, documenting applications, updating births/deaths, and ensuring accuracy and confidentiality while using Office/Excel databases.

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum of two years post-secondary school or an acceptable combination of training, education, and experience.
• Knowledge of Indian Registration intake policies.

Responsibilities

• Issue and assign membership cards, ensuring accurate information.
• Receive applications, keep records of these applications and the date received, and ensure that the required documentation is submitted.
• Assist individuals to complete application forms.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of births, deaths, reinstated members and other additions or deletions of individual members.
• Update and expand a secure membership database.
• Other duties, as required.

Skills

Legislation understanding

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer skills (MS Office)

Confidential information handling

Prepare correspondence

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Two-year post-secondary

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department: NISICHAWAYSIHK CREE NATION – TRUST OFFICE Position: CITIZEN CLERK

Deadline: September 25, 2025 Start Date: ASAP

Salary Range: Based on Experience Ref #: 2025-09-11-002

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Co-CEO’s the Citizenship Clerk will maintain up-to-date membership database. Respond to requests for information, prepare letters, documents, forms, respond to inquiries and assist individuals in the membership application process.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Issue and assign membership cards, ensuring accurate information.
• Receive applications, keep records of these applications and the date received, and ensure that the required documentation is submitted. If necessary, request further information.
• Assist individuals to complete application forms.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of births, deaths, reinstated members and other additions or deletions of individual members.
• Update and expand a secure membership database.
• Other duties, as required.

KNOWLEDGE:

• General Office Practices
• Knowledge of Indian Registration intake policies

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Ability to understand legislation and departmental policies/practices and apply them with respect to Indian Registration
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use a computer and its software applications. Ex. Microsoft Office, Excel, Database and Statistics.
• Protect confidential information.
• Prepare correspondence.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and written skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a minimum of two years post-secondary school or an acceptable combination of training, education, and experience.

A commuter bus is available for NCN workers who travel to and from Thompson, Manitoba, for work. This service helps workers commute safely and conveniently between the community and their workplace.

We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.