ABOUT WILLIAMS LAKE FIRST NATION (WLFN)

The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), or the Texelcemc (people of WLFN) have belonged to the Secwepemc (or Shuswap) Nation for over 6500 years. Today, the WLFN community includes a growing population of over 800 registered members who live on reserve in Sugar Cane, in nearby Williams Lake, BC, and across the globe.
We are Culturally Centered, Future Focused. WLFN provides staff with an excellent benefits package, RSP matching up to 8%, 3 weeks' vacation upon completion of probationary period, and many other benefits.

Deadline for Applications:Open till filled.

POSITION

Reports to the Chief Executive Officer, Sugar Cane Development Corporation. This role is focused on supporting the day-to-day operations and growth of WLFN-owned businesses, with an emphasis on administrative support that contributes to each corporation's overall efficiency, professionalism, and sales performance.

The Administrative Assistant will play a key role in supporting Sugar Cane Development Corporation and its affiliated entities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing a wide range of tasks in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Employment Type

Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week).

Education Required

Certificate in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent combination of relevant training and education.

Experience Required

Minimum 3-5 years of administrative, clerical, or coordination experience.

Overtime Status

(non-exempt)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Complete a wide variety of administrative tasks, including assisting with special projects; designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations; collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff: and completing expense and mileage reports.

2. Provide direct administrative support to corporate leaders, including calendar coordination, scheduling, and executive communications.

3. Serve as a liaison between business offices, staff, partners, and external stakeholders.

4. Assist in tracking project timelines, action items, and follow-ups to ensure corporate initiatives remain on schedule.

5. Coordinate logistics for meetings and corporate events including the preparation of agendas and minute-taking.

6. Maintain and organize corporate documents, digital files, and records professionally and confidentially.

7. Support light financial tasks such as credit card reconciliation and expense tracking.

8. Contribute to marketing and communications efforts, including newsletters, branded materials, and social media content.

9. Proactively support daily business operations, which may include occasional travel to retail or project sites, addressing operational challenges, and managing time-sensitive tasks

10. Support the mission, vision, and values of Williams Lake First Nation.

11. Contribute to the WLFNs ongoing success by accomplishing other duties as required or assigned.

The duties listed are provided as examples of area of responsibility and are not intended to create limits to responsibility but to help understand the scope of the position. All staff are expected to be team oriented and maintain confidentiality of all information gained while working with the organization.

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

We thank all those individuals who applied. Given the large number of applicants we receive for our job postings, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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