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Business: Upper Nicola Indian Band
Email: hr@uppernicola.com
Address: General Delivery, Douglas Lake, BC V0E 1S0

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Upper Nicola Indian Band

Looking for a Full Time Permanent Health Director Assistant

Role:

• Under the supervision of the Health Director, the Health Director Assistant provides support to the Health Director including planning, community engagement and/or development and administrative duties.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in the planning, promotion, implementation and evaluation of programs; assist in the development of planning documents, proposals, reports, presentations etc.; assist in event planning, organizing meetings and other logistics; assist in the quality improvement initiatives.
• Attend internal and external meetings; represent the UNB at nationlevel meetings.
• Support department staff in problemsolving computer issues; review and process department staff timesheets, sick leaves vacations etc. and liaise with Finance Department. Authorize leave and timesheets etc. in the absence of the Health Director.
• Process Purchase Orders for supplies and contracts; liaise with contractors, staff and consultants.
• Assist with financerelated documentation, monitoring expenditures, assist with other administrative duties.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Grade 12 diploma required plus administration diploma or equivalent.
• Aboriginal Health and Community Administration Program Certificate, or similar certificate. First Aid certificate is an asset.
• 23 years’ experience in a related position, supporting managers/directors within a First Nations community.

Knowledge/skills/abilities

• Working knowledge/training with computers and in general office procedures, including data entry skills and experience; must have experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, letter writing, scanning, copying and in the resolution of computer problems; strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to act on behalf of the Director internally and externally.
• Working knowledge of financial processes.
• Knowledge of syilx history and culture is an asset.

Send cover letter and resume via hand delivery, mail, e-mail to:

Upper Nicola Band – Box 3700

Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: 250-350-3311 Tel: 250-350-3342

hr@uppernicola.com

Upper Nicola Band thanks all applicants. Only those short-listed will be contacted.