Justice and Correctional Services - Receptionist

Cree Nation Government; Nemiscau; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cree Nation Government is seeking a Receptionist to manage the reception desk and perform essential secretarial tasks for the Department of Justice and Correctional Services in Nemaska. The role requires greeting visitors, routing inquiries, and maintaining contact lists with strict confidentiality.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma and up to one year of related experience. Fluency in Cree and English is required, with French considered an asset.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• One year or less of relevant work experience preferred.
• Fluency in Cree and English required; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reception desk and secretarial duties for the Cree Nation Department of Justice and Correctional Services.
• Greet visitors and determine access to department offices or individuals.
• Maintain office addresses and contact lists.
• Assist in processing travel claims, typing and formatting documents, entering data and filing.
• Ensure public areas are accessible during office hours and secure after hours.
• Ensure public areas are properly maintained.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Discretion

Attention to detail

Organization

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Location: Nemaska

Status: Permanent Full-time

Closing Date: November 11, 2026

Core Functions

The Receptionist is responsible for the reception desk and the accomplishment of secretarial duties.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Oversee all the Cree Nation Department of Justice and Correctional Services incoming correspondences by providing general information and/or relaying them to the appropriate employee and/or department (i.e. answering phone calls, in-persons inquiries, emails, faxes and messages).
• Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to the department offices and/or specific individuals.
• Maintain office addresses and contact lists.
• Assist in processing travel claims, typing and formatting documents, entering data and filing.
• Ensure that public areas are accessible at regular office hours and are secure after office hours.
• Ensure that public areas are properly maintained.

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma.

Experience:

• One year or less of relevant work experience.

Language:

• Fluency in verbal Cree.
• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in French is an asset.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Customer-focused and service-oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Additional Requirements:

• Typical office setting where there are no unusual physical demands.

The Cree Nation Government may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned requirements if a suitable candidate who is a JBNQA beneficiary accepts to follow a training plan determined by the Cree Nation Government as a condition of employment.