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Admin III, Anishinaabewaadiziwin

  • Thunder Bay, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 10, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Program Assistant provides reception, clerical, and program support services to the Anishinaabewaadiziwin department. Responsibilities include managing departmental files, coordinating services, and assisting with recruitment and orientation processes.

Job details

Pay Band: 6 Position Summary Under the supervision of the Director of Anishinaabewaadiziwin, the Program Assistant provides reception, clerical and program support services. Working in a multi-disciplinary environment, the Program Assistant will perform functions related to daily operations and delivery of the Anishinaabewaadiziwin program and ensuring that discretion and confidentiality are maintained at all times. Accountability The admin III will report directly to the Director of Anishinaabewaadiziwin for day-to-day activities. Qualifications * Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment). * Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects in the Sioux Lookout Zone is an asset. * Post-Secondary Education in Office Administration or other education and experience deemed acceptable to SLFNHA. * One (1) to three (3) years of related work experience * Relevant experience working with First Nations communities, organizations, cultural programming, education, training, health, or community services. * Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office a must * Experience in minute taking, compiling, and distribution of minutes. * Excellent time management and organizational skills; very detail orientated. * Ability to work independently with the flexibility to work as part of a team. * Flexibility to allow one to work effectively in a diverse, fast-paced environment. * The ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basis. Roles & Responsibilities * Develops and edits draft letters, spreadsheets, power points, and written documentation. * Coordinates departmental services, and scheduling. * Provides support and manages general calls into the department as required. * Ensures that Anishinaabewaadiziwin files are managed and kept current both in paper and electronic formats. * Co-ordinates the utilization and application of the Anishinaabewaadiziwin Request Form, as requested. This includes managing the entry of core data into the system, understanding and developing report writing from the systems. * Coordinates closely with Director of Anishinaabewaadiziwin and staff on the Request Form functions and capability. * On-boarding and Orientation of staff and leaders in understanding their responsibilities within the Traditional Healing and Wellness Framework. * Processing and coordination of Anishinaabewaadiziwin functions within: Recruitment, Orientation/On-boarding, Compensation, Benefits, Policy, Disability Management, Training and Development, Health and Safety/Staff Health, etc. * Must be willing and able to travel [northern, rural, and urban areas]. * Other duties as assigned. Working Conditions * Prolonged sitting and viewing of computer screens * Frequent use of computer, keyboard, and mouse * Must be willing and able to work flexible hours

What you’ll do

The Program Assistant provides reception, clerical, and program support services to the Anishinaabewaadiziwin department. Responsibilities include managing departmental files, coordinating services, and assisting with recruitment and orientation processes.

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in Office Administration and one to three years of related work experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills are required, with preference given to individuals of First Nations ancestry.

Listed skills

  • Office Administration · Preferred
  • Microsoft Office · Preferred
  • Data entry · Preferred
  • Time management · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • scheduling · Preferred
  • Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Office administration
  • Microsoft Office
  • Minute taking
  • Clerical support
  • Data entry
  • Report writing
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication
  • Scheduling
  • Documentation
  • Recruitment support
  • Policy coordination
  • Disability management
  • Health and safety
  • Report Writing
  • Office Administration
  • Support Services
  • Accountability
  • Organizational Skills
  • Spreadsheets
  • Clerical Works
  • Computer Literacy
  • Confidentiality
  • Training And Development
  • Disability Management
  • Higher Education
  • Operations
  • Time Management
  • Coordinating

Job areas

  • Administrative
  • Social Services
  • Human Resources
  • Healthcare
  • Administrator
  • Office / Administrative Assistant (General)
  • Administrative and Executive Secretaries
  • Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

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