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October 7, 2024
Southern Chiefs' Organization
Winnipeg
FULL TIME
Administrative & Policy Support
Southern Chiefs’ Organization - Employment Opportunity
ADMINISTRATIVE & POLICY SUPPORT
BACKGROUND:
SCO is a growing and dynamic regional First Nation organization that represents 33 Anishinaabe and Dakota Nations and more than 87,000 citizens in what is now southern Manitoba. Established in 1999 by the Chiefs, SCO is mandated as an independent organization to protect, preserve, promote, and enhance First Nation peoples’ inherent rights, languages, customs, and traditions through the application and implementation of the spirit and intent of the Treaty-making process. SCO provides competitive compensation and excellent pension and benefits, as well as a positive work environment.
OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Program Manager of Health Transformation, the Administrative & Policy Support role will assist with administrative duties, research, and other policy related tasks. This position requires the incumbent to be proactive and organized, managing a wide variety of responsibilities while efficiently maintaining attention to detail.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:·
Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Southern Chiefs’ Organization
202-600 Empress Street
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0L5
Fax: (204) 946-1871 | hr@scoinc.mb.ca
Preference will be given to qualified First Nations candidates. Please self-identify in your cover letter.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected will be contacted for further consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Application deadline: 2024-10-21
ADMINISTRATIVE & POLICY SUPPORT
BACKGROUND:
SCO is a growing and dynamic regional First Nation organization that represents 33 Anishinaabe and Dakota Nations and more than 87,000 citizens in what is now southern Manitoba. Established in 1999 by the Chiefs, SCO is mandated as an independent organization to protect, preserve, promote, and enhance First Nation peoples’ inherent rights, languages, customs, and traditions through the application and implementation of the spirit and intent of the Treaty-making process. SCO provides competitive compensation and excellent pension and benefits, as well as a positive work environment.
OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Program Manager of Health Transformation, the Administrative & Policy Support role will assist with administrative duties, research, and other policy related tasks. This position requires the incumbent to be proactive and organized, managing a wide variety of responsibilities while efficiently maintaining attention to detail.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:·
- Assists the Program Manager in the development, research, review, and funding opportunities and processes
- Supports the monitoring of media, government announcements, and specific government initiatives and legislation
- Supports the Program Manager and management team with interjurisdictional or intergovernmental working groups, internal SCO working groups, and external community tables and committees as required
- Assists in the preparation of written correspondence (i.e. advocacy letters, briefing notes, research reports) for SCO Health Transformation senior management with a goal of increasing awareness of southern First Nations perspectives, needs, and rights
- Assists with gathering research for program development and funding proposals for the SCO Health Transformation department
- Helps to prepare annual and other program reporting (narrative and financial) for senior leadership and funders
- Assists with the creation and organization of reports, assisting with organizing themes and data
- Ensures SCO Health Transformation documents adhere to SCO communication and language standards and formatting
- Assists with the coordination of special projects as determined by senior leadership
- Provides backup support to the Health Transformation team as needed
- Records, transcribes, and documents meeting minutes in a timely manner
- Assists with identifying priority areas and assignments
- Codes and distributes files (electronically) and to central filing systems
- Manages purchase orders, inventory, and travel arrangements for staff and committees/working groups
- Coordinates relevant department calendars, meetings, agendas, and logistical support
- Organizes meetings and teleconferences and prepares related documentation/reports
- Travel to community and other offices within Winnipeg as required
- Other duties as assigned
- 1 – 2 year Diploma in Business Administration, or in a related field would be considered an asset.
- Experience providing administrative support in a busy, fast paced environment.
- Experience setting up and maintaining files, filing system and document tracking systems.
- Strong written communication skills to draft, review, and edit correspondence, letters, memos and reports.
- Strong verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders and clients.
- Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with staff, and build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal Supervision
- Experience conducting research and analysis for policy, and implementation
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
- Must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- A valid class 5 MB driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle for business travel
Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Southern Chiefs’ Organization
202-600 Empress Street
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0L5
Fax: (204) 946-1871 | hr@scoinc.mb.ca
Preference will be given to qualified First Nations candidates. Please self-identify in your cover letter.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected will be contacted for further consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- French not required
- Monday to Friday
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
- MB class 5 driver's license (required)
Application deadline: 2024-10-21
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