Secretary/Receptionist

Waswanipi; Quebec; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cree First Nation of Waswanipi seeks a resourceful Secretary/Receptionist to manage the front office at the Diom Blacksmith Administration Building, providing essential customer service to clients, employees, and visitors. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, handling calls, mail, faxes, emails, photocopying, ordering supplies, arranging accommodations and travel, and providing admin support across departments.

This is a full-time position with a competitive Salary Scale.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 1-2 years related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to speak Cree; read/write English required.
• French is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct visitors to appropriate staff.
• Answer and transfer telephone calls.
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail, faxes, and emails; maintain photocopying services.
• Order office supplies as required.
• Arrange accommodations and travel for employees as needed.
• Provide administrative support across departments (word processing and documents).

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Listening abilities

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

The Cree First Nation of Waswanipi is presently seeking a resourceful and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Secretary/Receptionist at the Diom Blacksmith Administration Building.

Position Summary

The Secretary/Receptionist is responsible for managing the front office of the Administration Building and providing essential customer service to clients, employees, and visitors. This position serves as the first point of contact and plays a key role in ensuring efficient daily office operations.

Duties include welcoming and directing visitors, answering and transferring telephone calls, managing incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and emails, maintaining photocopying services, and ordering office supplies as required. From time to time, the Secretary/Receptionist will assist with arranging accommodations and travel reservations for employees. The position also provides administrative support to various departments, including word processing correspondence and documents, and assisting with general organizational services as needed.

Employment Requirements

• High School Diploma; OR one (1) to two (2) years of related experience and/or training; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to speak Cree; ability to read and write English is required.
• French is considered an asset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with good interpersonal and listening abilities.
• Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office applications.

Employment Details

• Place of Work: Cree First Nation of Waswanipi Diom Blacksmith Administration Building
• Status: Full-Time, Permanent
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (70 hours bi-weekly)
• Salary: According to qualifications and salary scale
• Annual Salary Range: $38,656.80 (minimum) – $57,985.20 (maximum)

Posting Period

September 23 to October 8, 2026

Only qualified applicants will be contacted.