Administration Assistant – Trainee 096-26-5
Housing, Built Environment
Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, for the Administration Assistant – Trainee with Housing, Built Environment. The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting, and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com (http://www.greatsn.com) website. Online applications are accepted through My Job Search (https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/SIX5100SIXN/JobBoard/336dbed0-9af0-461e-8b6b-0978de5669d8/?q=&o=postedDateDesc). NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.
Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.
JOB SUMMARY:
PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
To assist Six Nations Housing in the performance of their statutory and administrative duties within the policies and procedures established by the Six Nations of the Grand River for the Housing Department.
This position is and ISC funding position and the successful candidate must be a registered First Nations.
*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent
- Possess initiative and ability to work independently
- Exhibit good organizational skills and ability to take direction.
- Must be registered Indigenous between the age 18 to 30
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY):
Method #1: Online
- Please visit: My Job Search (https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/SIX5100SIXN/JobBoard/336dbed0-9af0-461e-8b6b-0978de5669d8/?q=&o=postedDateDesc) to access our job board and follow the directions to apply.
- Please ensure all required documents are provided/uploaded with your application package, which includes:
- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
- If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Kalvin Egan, HR Business Partner at 519-445-2223 ext. 5721 or via email at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
Method #2: GREAT – Applications must include all of the following:
- Printed, filled in, and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
- Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:
Administrative Assistant - Trainee (Intern) - 096-26-5
c/o Reception Desk
Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)
P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court
Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0
SIX NATIONS HOUSING
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - TRAINEE
Reporting Relationship:
Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Six Nations Housing Department.
Purpose & Scope of the Position:
To assist Six Nations Housing in the performance of their statutory and administrative duties within the policies and procedures established by the Six Nations of the Grand River for the Housing Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Technical
- Maintains and updates filing system
- To perform administrative, general office and clerical duties.
Administrative
- Provide clerical support to the Senior Manager of Housing, Programs Administrator and Property Manager;
- Use of office equipment, copier, fax machine, scanner and paper shredder.
Communication
- Communicate and be available to receive and provide information to other staff members of Housing;
- Develop clear, concise, accurate correspondence when transferring information;
- Send, receive messages and documents using fax machine and electronic mail.
Other Functions
- Related duties as assigned by the Senior Manager of Housing
Working Conditions:
Normal workstation is located at Housing Office and has daily contact with the general public. Must maintain a high level of confidentiality and accuracy. Subject to deadlines and interruptions.
Working Relationships:
With the Senior Manager of Housing:
Receives direction, guidance and discusses plans, prioritizes, and interacts to ensure tasks are done efficiently and effectively, receives instruction and supervision.
With Other Staff:
Courtesy, cooperation, and teamwork with staff to provide efficient and ongoing functions.
With the Public:
Requires daily interaction with the public. Represents and promotes Six Nations Housing in a courteous, positive, and cooperative manner. Provides information, direction, and assistance, and must maintain a friendly, cheerful, courteous and cooperative disposition while maintaining tact, discretion, diplomacy and confidentiality.
Knowledge and Skills:
Minimum Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent.
- Possess initiative and ability to work independently.
- Exhibit good organizational skills and ability to take direction.
- Must be registered Indigenous between the age 18 to 30
Other Preferred Qualifications:
- Valid G Class drivers license
- Familiar with Council departments relevant to Six Nations Housing endeavours
Impact of Error:
Error in judgment and conduct of duties could lead to loss of credibility, poor public relations, confusion, and misinformation being provided to other staff or departments. Errors in conduct could result in unsafe conditions for other field staff.
Control:
Guiding principles set by the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council. Must work within the Policies and Procedures established by Six Nations Housing.
