Administrative Assistant, Secondary Graduation and Adult Education

Join us to make a lasting impact!

The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) is currently looking for a dedicated, energetic

and organized administrative professional to join our hard working team who work collaboratively and

diligently to improve education for all First Nations students in BC. Since 1992, FNESC, led by a strong

and diverse board of over 125 First Nations community representatives, has worked in partnership with

the First Nations School Association (FNSA), and the Indigenous Adult Higher Learning Association

(IAHLA). Communications, research, partnership-building, resource development and advocacy are all

part of the work we do to advance issues in First Nations education.

The Administrative Assistant, Secondary Graduation and Adult Education will support their department

with all administrative tasks such as:
Assisting with the facilitation of meetings, events, workshops and conferences;

Administering invoices, expense claims, correspondence, inventories, mail outs, and travel

arrangements;

General administrative duties such as mailing, filing, minute taking, photocopying, meeting kits,

data entry, and reception coverage (for breaks and absences);

Assisting with travel arrangements for staff, directors, executives, board members and others as

required.

We encourage you to apply if you want to join an organization that makes a difference and possess the

following:
A minimum of Grade 12 education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

Preferred 1 year’ administrative/clerical experience in a fast paced office environment;

Preferred at least 1 year’ taking minutes in meetings experience;

Experience with Microsoft Office Product;

Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, writing, teamwork, and time management

skills;

Willing to chip in and help others when required;

Desire and aptitude for learning new concepts on the job;

Positive attitude;

Some understanding of First Nations culture and educational issues is an asset.

We offer full-time meaningful work in a professional, friendly, and respectful office environment which is

easily accessible by transit and right next door to Park Royal Mall. We enjoy having occasional lunches

together as a team – pizza is one of our favourites. Our benefits and pension plans are above average,

as is our vacation entitlement. We also offer professional development and a health and wellness

subsidy for all of our employees.

This is a full-time position with most of the work being done between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. However,

the nature of this position is such that occasional work outside of those hours, including weekend work,

may be required.

The salary for these positions is $42,000 per year.

We thank everyone who applies for their interest in FNESC. Unfortunately, due to the volume of

applications, we are only able to respond to those applicants who are selected for an interview. We

cannot respond to telephone or email inquiries.

If what we have to offer fits what you’re looking for, please send your resume and cover letter to

[email protected]