PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER

CLOSES: Open Until Filled

• Great opportunity to join the Squamish Nations community

• Take your career to new heights with a dynamic and progressive First Nations government

Who We Are

Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson’s Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxwú7mesh.

As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 12 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.

About The Opportunity

Working as an integral part of the Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓iyelh Language and Cultural Affairs Department, this position reports directly to the Director Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓iyelh Language and Cultural Affairs. This position acts as the administrative “right hand” to the Director, Language and Cultural Affairs and manages all inflowing and outgoing information from the office. The Executive Assistant acts as the “gatekeeper” for the Directors schedule and keeps the Director organized by coordinating agendas and preparing materials for meetings. Operating as the “key point of contact” between the team members and management, this position provides high level critical communication, clerical and administrative support as well as the maintenance of filing systems and the scheduling of appointments, visits and meeting rooms. The incumbent requires a range of office management skills, word-processing and administrative skills associated with program planning, community health events, workshops, newsletter and flyer production. The EA exercises initiative, judgment and problem-solving skills to complete work, proactively anticipating needs/roadblocks before they arise.

What You Bring

• Combination of education and experience.
• Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills.
• High level of emotional intelligence, patience, and integrity.
• Maintains composure in high-pressure situations.
• Able to disseminate complex information to stakeholders and ability to lead teams.
• Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
• Able to deliver information with tact and diplomacy.
• Acts ethically and with the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude.

Salary: $ 68,876 - $ 77,100 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program.

Why Work With Us

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

*Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant*