Program Assistant (SASET Targeted Wage Subsidy)

Seabird Island Band; Agassiz; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Skill development

Professional development

Job summary

Seabird Island Band is hiring a Program Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative support in the Employment Division and to help clients reach career and training goals.

The role involves filing, data entry, report preparation, newsletters, and coordinating schedules while maintaining a welcoming, confidential, and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adhere to confidentiality and Band policies.
• Knowledge or appreciation of Sto:lo culture is an asset.
• Experience working with First Nations communities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with administrative duties, keep filing systems organized (electronic and paper).
• Enter data, help prepare reports, and assist with formatting for accuracy.
• Provide reception coverage, answer calls, greet guests, and respond to inquiries.
• Sort and distribute mail and courier items to appropriate staff.
• Maintain departmental databases and update information for reporting.
• Create newsletters, memos, and communications using Microsoft Office.
• Support office organization, cleanliness and inventory management.
• Notify staff when stock levels require reordering.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Confidentiality

Sto:lo culture

First Nations experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Seabird Island is committed to community well-being, empowerment, and economic development. We are dedicated to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment that respects and values Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and ways of being. We are seeking a Program Assistant to join our team, working collaboratively to enhance the delivery of employment services and support clients in achieving their career and training goals.

The Program Assistant provides day-to-day administrative support to the Employment Division, including but not limited to filing, maintaining records, preparing reports, coordinating schedules, creating newsletters, and entering data.

This position is ending June 30, 2027.

Benefits

• Increase confidence and ability to perform the assigned job role.
• Develop additional skills and knowledge.
• Clarify future goals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist existing staff with administrative duties, including organizing and maintaining filing systems
  (both electronic and paper-based), ensuring records are accurate, up to date, and easily accessible.
• Support the preparation of reports by entering data, compiling information from various sources, and assisting with formatting and proofreading to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Provide reception coverage as needed, including answering phone calls, responding to general inquiries, and warmly welcoming guests, clients, and community members into office and service areas.
• Sort and distribute files, mail, and courier deliveries, ensuring timely handling and proper routing to the appropriate staff or departments.
• Assist with maintaining and updating departmental databases, ensuring information is entered accurately and kept current to support reporting and service delivery.
• Utilize Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) to create and edit documents, update spreadsheets, and draft memos, newsletters, and communications for clients and the community.
• Support the organization, cleanliness, and safety of the workplace, helping to maintain a welcoming and professional environment for staff and visitors.
• Maintain office and supply inventory, including monitoring stock levels, conducting routine inventory checks, and notifying appropriate staff when reordering is required.

WHAT YOU BRING

Skills & Experience

• Quite proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Internet, and Email).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adhere to Oath of Confidentiality and Seabird Island Band Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge, respect and understanding of Sto:lo culture, traditions and language is considered an asset.
• Experience working with First Nations community is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Reports to: Assigned Program Supervisor

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

• Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students, staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected. All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with SIB HR Policy, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.

Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Applicants of Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.