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This position is a multi-support position providing services to Membership, Administration and Chief & Council. The Communications Assistant will ensure accurate and timely information is delivered to Chief & Council, Cowessess personnel, and Cowessess Citizens by various means of communication (i.e. newsletters, electronic mail, faxing, phone calls, messages, etc.) Duties will include, but are not limited to: directing calls and inquiries to the appropriate department and staff; assist with maintaining all forms of communication for membership, Chief & Council and staff; record and deliver incoming/outgoing mail and messages; electronic and physical filing of all incoming mail, posting on the Cowessess First Nation Website and social media pages, maintaining vehicle booking system, coordinate office supply orders and maintain an inventory list of all communication equipment for all departments.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Computer use
Additional Skills
- Provide basic information to clients and the public
- Order office supplies
- Maintain records
- Data entry
Specific Skills
- Record and relay information
- Perform clerical duties, such as filing and sorting and distributing mail
- Operate switchboard or telephone system
- Obtain and process information required to provide services
- Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
- Answer, screen and forward telephone calls
Work Setting
- Business services
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Typing (Words Per Minute)
- 41 - 60 wpm
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail
- General office equipment