Competition #2025-116
Category: Full-Time Term until March 31, 2026, with possibility of extension
Closing Date: November 14, 2025
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Delivery Service of the Eagle Urban Transition Centre, the successful candidate will provide receptionist, administrative duties and support to the Indian Residential School staff and clients.
Duties:
Answering and responding to telephone inquiries, taking messages with the Indian Residential School program.
Signing in clients for resources and services.
Processing cheque requisitions, purchase orders and mileage claims.
Maintaining files and records.
Assist in event planning for conferences, workshops, meetings.
Faxing and photocopying.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
A minimum High School Diploma and Administrative Assistant certificate or equivalent three to five years secretarial experience.
Knowledgeable of the Indian Residential Schools history.
Experience working with First Nation organizations and resources.
Experience interacting with a diverse group of clients.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Computer experience is required, Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Calendar and E-mails.
Knowledgeable of financial procedures.
Knowledgeable of processing cheque requisitions, purchase orders, invoices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Team player with strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with staff and the public, outgoing and friendly personality.
Able to set priorities and work under pressure
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, attention to detail and maintain work accuracy.
Punctual, dependable and reliable.
Able to follow directions in a timely fashion.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title and quote competition number applying for, qualifications, and resume, along with 3 professional reference listings (including a most recent employer reference) by 4:00 p.m. November 17th, 2025 to:
Human Resources
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3
Quote Competition #2025-116 in your application.
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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.
Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to verify citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from the Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify.
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