The Receptionist/Finance Clerk provides administrative support to the Executive Team and acts as the face of the organization for the public. Candidates will have excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment in a variety of situations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Receptionist/Finance Clerk

Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks: managing an active calendar; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for meetings.

Some book keeping tasks include maintain accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions, maintains historical records by filing documents; entering purchase orders

Receive, direct and re-direct communication and handle various issues as they arise

Works closely and effectively with the management team to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately

Maintains discretion and confidentiality in relationships with management

Assists in coordinating the agenda of senior management team meetings and off-sites, and all staff meetings

Other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

High attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of different people with varying backgrounds and perspectives

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Adaptable, proactive and strong problem-solving skills

Ability to deal with conflicting or difficult situations and find appropriate solutions

A team player with the ability to work independently.

Strong customer service skills with a high level of responsiveness

Strong ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality

Excellent administrative skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in a similar role, providing reception and/or administrative support, preferably in a First Nations organization

Book keeping experience is an asset

Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Post-secondary education in a related field

Experience with record keeping

Proven experience coordinating schedules and meetings, preparing agendas for meetings, preparing correspondence, and taking minutes

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

Enjoy working within an entrepreneurial environment that is mission focused, results driven and community oriented.

HOW TO APPLY

Preference will be given to a Lax Kw’alaams First Nation Member or persons with strong local Tsimshian knowledge.

Deadline for applications: June 30, 2018

Apply to: HUMAN RESOURCES

email resume and cover letters to: hr@laxbdl.com