First Nations Health Consortium

Employment Opportunity

Administrative Assistant

Calgary

The First Nations Health Consortium Ltd. of Alberta (FNHC) is hiring for the position of an Administrative Assistant.

Working to uphold Jordan's Principle, FNHC provides a ‘service coordination” role in Alberta for all First Nations children, and serves as the link between any First Nation child and the service or program need for the child.

Reporting to the Community Outreach Team Lead, the Administrative Assistant will work in a collaborative team-focused manner providing daily administration support to our team, and will ultimately be responsible for support services, file coordination, purchasing, inventory, scheduling and general day-to-day administrative duties as assigned.

This position is available on a term basis to March 31, 2025, but may be extended.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Administrative support to the community outreach team
• Coordinating events, meetings, and community engagement sessions
• Purchasing and Inventory from partner suppliers
• Assisting coordinators and other community outreach staff on scheduling and travel planning
• Work with coordinators and communications department to ensure sharing of info
• Provide administrative support including creating, formatting and editing correspondence, reports and documents, documenting in filing system
• Work collaboratively with various stakeholders
• Cross-train in other departments within our organization
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of employment experience working in a similar role
• Office Administration Diploma or a combination of lesser experience and education may be considered
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with exceptional time management skills
• Experience working with First Nations Communities and Members with a demonstrated cultural knowledge and competencies.
• Driver's License and Abstract required
• Criminal Record Check, Child Welfare Check and Vulnerable Sector Check required.
• Confirmation of COVID Vaccinations

Closing Date: This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.