Position: Source Water
Protection Plan Administrative Assistant
Organization: First Nations Technical
Services Advisory Group
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Protection Plan Administrative Assistant
Organization: First Nations Technical
Services Advisory Group
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Start Date: January 3, 2017
Position: Full-time, permanent
TSAG
provides technical services and training for First Nations in Alberta such as
asset management, water and wastewater management, environmental management,
housing support services, fire safety, information technology services and
youth initiatives.
provides technical services and training for First Nations in Alberta such as
asset management, water and wastewater management, environmental management,
housing support services, fire safety, information technology services and
youth initiatives.
TSAG is mandated by the Chiefs of Alberta and takes direction from a Chiefs
Steering Committee and Board of Directors, which include representatives from
Treaty 6, Treaty 7, and Treaty 8.
About the Opportunity
Reporting
to the Source Water Protection Plan Project Lead, this role will support the
development of source water protection plans (SWPP), following the Indigenous
and Northern Affairs (INAC) “On-reserve source water guide and
template” with First Nation communities in Alberta. You will be
responsible for recording detailed meeting minutes, helping to generate
reports, and coordinating community engagement sessions. Extensive travel will
be required throughout Alberta.
to the Source Water Protection Plan Project Lead, this role will support the
development of source water protection plans (SWPP), following the Indigenous
and Northern Affairs (INAC) “On-reserve source water guide and
template” with First Nation communities in Alberta. You will be
responsible for recording detailed meeting minutes, helping to generate
reports, and coordinating community engagement sessions. Extensive travel will
be required throughout Alberta.
In addition to facilitating the creation of SWPP the successful candidate will
work with and provide assistance on other TSAG projects.
Qualifications
Potential
candidates must have a diploma or certificate in business administration,
environmental science, native studies or a related field. Work experience in
these fields is an asset. Experience taking notes or meeting minutes in a
professional setting is required. Applicants must have a valid driver’s
license.
candidates must have a diploma or certificate in business administration,
environmental science, native studies or a related field. Work experience in
these fields is an asset. Experience taking notes or meeting minutes in a
professional setting is required. Applicants must have a valid driver’s
license.
Desired skills and characteristics include but are not limited to:
- Knowledge
of cultural protocols, history, and cultural values of Indigenous peoples - Proven
excellence in organizational and administrative skills - Proven
time management skills, with ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
Must be both an independent self-starter as well as someone who works well
in a team environment - Event-planning
or meeting coordination experience an asset - Excellent
verbal and written communication skills - Excellent
interpersonal, written and oral communication skills - Demonstrated
ability to build strong internal and external relationships - Ability
to travel, to work occasional weekend and overtime as required to meet
program deadlines - Proficiency
in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint) - Applicants
must have a valid driver’s license
Working
Conditions
Conditions
Office
hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Main office is
located in Edmonton, AB, however this job will require frequent travel across
Alberta. Interested applicants can submit a resume and cover letter to Laura
Machial, SWPP Project Lead, at lmachial @tsag.net*
by midnight, November 24, 2016.
hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Main office is
located in Edmonton, AB, however this job will require frequent travel across
Alberta. Interested applicants can submit a resume and cover letter to Laura
Machial, SWPP Project Lead, at lmachial @tsag.net*
by midnight, November 24, 2016.
TSAG is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all
interested parties. We thank you for your interest, however, only those
candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.