Summary:
Are you a friendly, organized, and professional individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Join our team as a Receptionist and be the welcoming face of our organization!
We’re looking for a dynamic and professional Receptionist to be the welcoming face and voice for Skowkale First Nation. In this role, you will greet visitors with warmth, manage incoming calls, and keep our front desk running smoothly and efficiently. You will also handle mail and office supplies, support administrative tasks, and collaborate with multiple departments to help keep our operations on track. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and love being at the center of a busy, friendly workplace, we’d love to meet you!
· Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
· Answer and direct phone calls, take messages, and provide general information.
· Manage the front desk area, ensuring it is neat and organized at all times.
· Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
· Maintain and coordinate office supplies inventory for all departments, including monitoring stock levels and reorder supplies when necessary.
· Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying.
· Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
· Ensure the security of the premises by following protocols for visitor check-ins.
· Handle inquiries, concerns, and requests from visitors or clients with professionalism and efficiency.
· Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
· Perform other related duties as required or requested
· Minimum one (1) year experience in an office or administrative role working with First Nation communities or equivalent experience.· Post-Secondary education in business, governance or a similar field is an asset.· Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Knowledge of First Nation culture and working with First Nations and citizens.
· A professional and approachable demeanor.
· Exceptional verbal and written command of English.
· Highly organized, detailed oriented and able to prioritize tasks.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (cont’d)
· Able to forge strong relationships with a variety of employees, managers, partners, venders and partners.
· Able to exercise diplomacy, tact and good judgment.
· Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of documents, records and information.
· The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team.
· Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, with exceptional time management skills.
· Computer skills, including fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Working Conditions
· Working in a shared office space.
· Multi-tasking and deadlines can be expected.
· Engaging with SAY members and citizens.
· Interacting with outside contractors, and the general public.
· Because we work with a variety of stakeholders and communities, we require that all employees be vaccinated.
Application: This position is open until filled. We will review applications and select candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis to ensure we find the right individual for the role. We will contact selected candidates directly to schedule interviews.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference may be given to candidates of Indigenous ancestry s16(1) CHRA. and have knowledge of local First Nations traditional customs and practices.
HOW TO APPLY Applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position to [email protected]
Pay: $21.14-$23.56 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
