Administrative Assistant

Job Description:

Reports to:                                      The Corporate Administrator in the Corporate Secretary Department

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the planning and preparation of Board of Directors, Executive Committee meetings, AGM and conference telephone calls.
  • Periodically work at the reception.
  • Make travel, meeting and other arrangements for Board members and staff.
  • Assist with managing the agenda of the Board of Directors (meetings travel, etc.)
  • Management of mail, web/telephone and email-based enquiries, determine matters of top priority and handle accordingly, responding to general information requests with accurate information and relaying information and correspondences as appropriate.
  • Assist with the coordination of translation requests.
  • Assist with preparing purchase orders.
  • Assist with the verification of Student Grant Fund applications.
  • Ensure the hard copy and electronic filing of administrative documents.
  • Be available to travel, as requested.
  • Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

  • Secretarial degree or DEC in Administration; and/or related experience.
  • Good communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French.
  • Friendly, efficient, and intuitive.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn other applications.
  • Understanding and knowledge of Nunavik Inuit Culture, society and language, is important.
  • Punctual and dependable.
  • Organized, reliable and able to deal with confidential information.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, ability to work under pressure.
  • Available and willing to participate in any required training.
  • Security clearance is required.

Benefits:

All marginal benefits available to Makivvik employees annually as outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual such as:

 

Simplified Pension Plan:

Employer Contribution 7%

Group Insurance:

Life, LTD, Health, & Dental

Vacation: Starting at 20 days Gas Allowance: To a max. of $3,500
Sick Days: 15 days Travel Benefit: To a max. of $25,000
Isolation Premium: To a max. of $20,800 Housing Allowance: To a max. of $12,000
Cargo Allowance: To a max. of $6,500  


It is the Corporation’s objective to favor and promote the employment of Inuit beneficiaries of the JBNQA.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.


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