Administrative Assistant

Description:

The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) is currently looking for a dedicated, energetic
and organized Administrative Assistant to join our hard-working Support Services team who work
collaboratively and diligently to improve education for all First Nations students in BC. As a member of
the FNESC Support Services department and the Administrative Assistant team, the Administrative
Assistant, Support Service will primarily provide administrative services and support to the Support
Service department.

Since 1992, FNESC, led by a strong and diverse board of over 130 First Nations community
representatives, has worked in partnership with the First Nations School Association (FNSA), and the
Indigenous Adult Higher Learning Association (IAHLA). Communications, research, partnership-building,
resource development and advocacy are all part of the work we do to advance issues in First Nations
education.

What We Offer:
 

• The salary for this position is $44,990.00 per year;

• Two (2) weeks of vacation as well as two (2) weeks of vacation at Christmas time (with the latter

being subject to annual board approval);

• Well above-average benefits plan that is 100% paid for by FNESC, that includes: extended health

care, dental care, and vision care;

• Well above-average employer matched pension plan;

• Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing organization (approximately 30% of current

FNESC employees have been promoted into their current role);

• Generous annual professional development subsidy;

• Generous wellness subsidy;

• 35-hour working week;

• Regular employee appreciation events such as our annual Summer Barbeque and Christmas

Party.

• Respectful work environment with a stellar work-life balance.