Assistant to the Co-CEOs

The position of the Assistant to the Co-CEOs is a developmental position that responds to the developmental capacity goals of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. Reporting directly to the Co-CEOs, the assistant provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. The assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the office of the Co-CEOs. The assistant also serves as a liaison to the secretariat and senior management team; organizes and coordinates executive outreach and community relations efforts; and may oversee special projects under the direction and supervision of the Co-CEOs.

The assistant must be creative and enjoy working within an environment that is mission-driven, results-driven, and community-oriented. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgement in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. The assistant will have the opportunity to work with limited supervision and eventually independently on projects and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. The assistant must be willing to take training and attend workshops and continuing education seminars to enhance their advancement as required and directed by the Co-CEOs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes a broad variety of administrative duties for the Co-CEOs, including handling an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complex and detailed travel plans; itineraries and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Duty to consult and accommodate referrals process.
• Traditional land use & occupancy policy research & analysis.
• Federal and provincial policy application to NCN Lands.
• Knowledge of resource-based development on NCN Lands and traditional territory.
• Knowledge of file management, registry, and monitoring systems.
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and to problem-solve technical and methodological issues that arise during research.
• Ability to apply sound research techniques, methodology, and logical critical analysis.
• Team player, ability to provide deliverables within set time frames.
• Administrative duties, flexible specialist, and multi-tasker.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Degree, Diploma or post-secondary training in Natural Resource Management, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies/Science, Compliance Monitoring and enforcement or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the delivery of a Regional Lands or Natural Resource Management Program, including financial and administrative functions.
• Communication tools/programs & technology to ensure appropriate dissemination of information to a variety of audiences.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and email mandatory (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with basic surveying, mapping, and the use of GIS/GPS hardware and computer mapping software to generate maps would be an asset.
• Class 5 Driver's License.
• Knowledge of NCN Nehetho (Cree) language and culture would be an asset.