Administrative Assistant

MANITOBA METIS FEDERATION INC.

The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) is the self-government representative that promotes the political, social, cultural, and economic interests and rights of the Metis Nation’s Manitoba Metis Community. In addition, the MMF delivers programs and services to our community including: child and family services; justice; housing; youth; education; human resources; economic development and natural resources.

The MMF Finance & Human Resources Department seeks to fill one full-time Administrative Assistant position located at the Winnipeg Home Office; remuneration is $12.45 - $16.98 per hour  (depending on experience)  - plus benefits.

Administrative Assistant

Reporting to and under the direction of the Finance Director, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing secretarial services and administrative support to the Finance Department through the following activities: personnel administration; recruitment processes; maintaining personnel data; hard copy and electronic files. He / she will be responsible for data entry; drafting letters and memoranda; distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence; receive incoming calls and determine urgency; schedule appointments and travel arrangements.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Relevant education in the field of Administrative Assistant or related fields(s)
• Experience in computerized office environment with proven ability with Microsoft Office including Excel; Word; PowerPoint, Outlook and ACCESS introduction
• Minimum 2 years experience in administrative support services
• Basic bookkeeping and ACCPAC courses preferred
• Excellent communication skills including experience in drafting correspondence and creating reports
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain both electronic and hard copy filing systems

·        Knowledge of MMF programs, services an asset

Preference will be given to qualified Metis applicants. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and self-identify on their resume. The MMF appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals considered for an interview will be contacted.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes but not limited to: health and dental insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short term and long term disability and a retirement savings plan. We also offer free scramble parking, access to our fitness facility as well as an in-house restaurant.

Please forward covering letter and resume by Friday, February 24, 2012 to the MMF Finance & Human Resources Department, 300-150 Henry Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0J7, or email to: resumes@mmf.mb.ca or fax to (204) 957-1092.

All our job postings can be found at www.mmf.mb.ca

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