New Job Administrative Assistant In Northwest Territories

This Job Opening is limited to Aboriginal Persons indigenous to the present boundaries of the Northwest Territories and includes any aboriginal person resident at birth and any Canadian aboriginal persons who have lived more than half of their life in the Northwest Territories, and non-Aboriginal persons born in the Northwest Territories or who have lived more than half of their lives in the Northwest Territories.

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) works through wide-ranging partnerships and initiatives to deliver quality programs and services that promote and support economic development, diversification and prosperity in the interest of Northwest Territories residents – their businesses and communities.

The Administrative Assistant is a front-line position, the first contact dealing with the general public and other department inquiries. The administrative assistant is in regular communication with other support staff in ITI including both Administrative Assistants and Executive Secretaries. This position is responsible for ensuring that all correspondence, briefing notes, letters, and e-binders are completed on a timely basis and in a professional manner.

The role requires the knowledge and ability to provide advice and assistance on administrative procedures and practices. The role requires effective written and oral communication as the position often proofreads corespondence. A knowledge and ability to use MS Operating Systems, MS Office and Email applications is required.

Typically the knowledge, skills and abilities would be attained by succesful completion of Grade 12 plus applicable Administration Diploma (or equivalent) and two years relevant administrative experience, including paid and/or volunteer.

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.