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The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the Executive Director and to ensure the office of Touchwood Child and Family Services Inc. provides services in an effective, efficient and professional manner. Maintain a record of Executive Director Itinerary. File and retrieve documents, records and reports Board Meetings. Receive all mail on behalf of the Executive Director. Assist with planning/organizing meeting and/or special events for Touchwood Child and Family Services Inc. (including booking Catering services and location selection). Submit a monthly report to the Executive Director. Prepare, proof read and edit all outgoing correspondence, letters, memorandum, newsletters etc. Other Duties as per Executive Director. Must be mature and experienced for this position. Travel will be required. Class 5 with reliable vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Two (2) years in a specialized business training program with three (3) years experience in a Senior Administrative role.
- Ability to use a variety of software programs, customized databases, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Knowledge of First Nation culture and language.
- Ability to develop and establish a trusting and strong working relationship with staff, clientele, First Nation communities, and TCFS Inc. interest groups.
- Effective written and oral communication skills, computer literate.
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends when required.
- Must possess a valid Saskatchewan Drivers License and Vulnerable Sector Check
*** Only applicants successfully chosen for an interview will be contacted.
*** Candidates selected for an interview are required to provide a current Criminal Record Check and proof of education upon attending the interview.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel regularly
- Willing to travel overnight
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Specific Skills
- Prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executive committees and boards of directors
- Prepare agendas
- Make arrangements for committee, board and other meetings
- Conduct Research
- Compile Data
- Analyze incoming and outgoing memoranda, submissions and reports
Work Setting
- Not-for-profit organization
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- MS Excel
- MS Word