Status Intake Clerk - Competition 2025-088

Manitoba Chiefs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Indigenous organization in Winnipeg seeks a Status Intake Clerk to assist First Nation clients with Security Certificate applications. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of First Nation culture. Applicants should be self-motivated, able to work independently, and possess a post-secondary education. This full-time position is a term role until March 2026 with possible extension.

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of First Nation culture and issues is essential.
• Fluency in a First Nations language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Accept and facilitate applications for SCIS.
• Verify applicant identification.
• Input data entry information in an Excel spreadsheet.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding SCIS.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

Post Secondary education, Administrative Assistant Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Status Intake Clerk - Competition 2025-088

Eagle Urban Transition Centre

Full-Time Term to March 31, 2026 with a possibility of extension

Closing Date: August 6, 2025

Position Summary

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs/EAGLE Urban Transition Centre, in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada, will be providing services to assist Status First Nations clients in obtaining or renewing their Security Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS).

Under the direction and supervision of the Program Manager, Eagle Urban Transition Centre (EUTC), the Status Intake Clerk is responsible for a wide range of comprehensive clerical and administrative support by providing the following key activities with respect to issuing of status cards to First Nation community members.

Key Responsibilities

• Accept and facilitate applications from registered First Nation membership wishing to obtain or renew their SCIS.
• Verify applicant identification is updated and have picture ID to complete the forms to process and issue their SCIS.
• Assist in reviewing the application for completion.
• Ensure identification is photocopied and verified.
• Complete application and submit for processing.
• Respond to public inquiries on the SCIS cards, in an expedient, professional, and tactful manner.
• Inputting data entry information in an Excel spreadsheet.
• Order office supplies required to run the SCIS office.
• Maintain the SCIS office equipment and ensure is always in good working operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Post Secondary education, Administrative Assistant Diploma, or relevant training and/or experience will be considered.
• Training or previous experience working as a Membership Clerk within Indigenous Services Canada or First Nation communities is an asset.
• Knowledge of First Nation culture, history, and issues.
• Self motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work supportively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in using Microsoft office - Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Accurate typing speed of 60 words per minute.
• Position requires the ability to perform light to moderate lifting to 50lbs.
• Knowledge of First Nations culture & fluent in a First Nations language would be an asset.
• Adhere to AMC policies and procedures with specific attention to attendance, and professional ethics.
• Applicants must provide current criminal record and child abuse registry checks.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title applying for, qualifications, and resume, along with three professional reference listings (include a most recent employer reference) by 4:00 p.m. August 6, 2025 to:

Human Resources Department

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3

Quote Competition #2025-088 in your application.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to verify citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from the Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify.

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