Location: Kamloops, British Columbia

Job Opportunity: Full-time, on site (not remote)

Closing Date: Open until filled

Salary Range: $62,000 to $70,000

OUR OPPORTUNITY

The First Nations Tax Commission is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support the Education Department.  The Senior Executive Assistant exercises good judgement in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and maintains a realistic balance among multiple priorities.  The Senior Executive Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects, from concept to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

WHO WE ARE?

The First Nations Tax Commission (FNTC) is a long-established, national First Nations led institution that supports and assists First Nations across Canada in the development and implementation of tax systems on their lands. The vision is to support and expand First Nation revenue streams in order to grow the economies on First Nation lands, thereby supporting healthy, vibrant and sustainable First Nation communities.

For more information on what we do, please visit the website:  https://fntc.ca and the Tulo Centre website: https://tulo.ca

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes a broad range of administrative tasks such as; correspondence, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing materials and maintaining records
• Organizes travel and appointments of the Director of Education and the Education Department.
• Composes and prepares correspondence that is sometimes confidential including acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence and other letters as necessary
• Handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Coordinates all aspects of projects and events to ensure a structured and documented process including scheduling meetings to review projects and follow up on timelines

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in a related discipline such as communications or business, administration
• Minimum 5 years of prior experience in a senior administrative position
• Demonstrated project and/or event management skills
• Work experience in, or exposure to, Indigenous organizations or First Nations governments is an asset
• Excellent written and oral communication ability
• Highly organized and adaptable to changing priorities and duties.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Experience in developing and delivering events in a First Nation environment would be considered an asset

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a detailed cover letter, in confidence, on our website: https://fntc.ca/careers/

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes and celebrates the diversity of all First Nations and people across Canada.  As a First Nations Organization, applicants of indigenous descent are highly encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance coverage
• Matching RRSP pension contribution at 7%
• Training opportunities
• Paid time off
• We recognize all statutory holidays, including Aboriginal Day on June 21st and Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.