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Location: Edmonton West end Office
Time: Full-time position. Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm, some extended hours or weekends to be expected.
Closing Date: Until a suitable candidate is found.

 

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for a variety of tasks as a member of a supportive admin team.

 

Reporting to the Administrative Lead, key responsibilities include:

• Assist with community events (i.e., AGM, Esquao Awards).
• Handle and respond to requests for information in a timely manner.
• Manage assigned special projects.
• Draft correspondence to a variety of audiences in a clear and positive manner.
• Coordinate Maintenance, IT and technology requests.
• Assist with reports, and data input and collection.
• Maintain organized office space and filing system.
• Cover off other staff, including receptionist.
• Maintain and secure confidential records.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of experience working in a non-profit or business environment.
• Basic knowledge of the Indigenous community, especially in Edmonton and/Alberta.
• Valid Driver’s License. Reliable form of transportation.
• Be willing to travel and work outside of business hours when required.
• Successful completion and maintenance of clear Criminal Records Check.

 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Completed understanding of dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal skills, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and commitment to the principles and values that guide the work of Esquao, IAAW.
• Ability to adapt to change in tasks and priorities as needed.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet tight deadlines in a supportive team environment.
• Expert knowledge and experience with Microsoft suite of tools and internet techniques.
• Friendly, professional, and outgoing to promote positive working relationships.

 

Esquao, the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women is a provincial non-profit society in its 30^th year of operations. Esquao, IAAW serves to amplify the voices of Indigenous women on the issues and challenges they face and are at the forefront of breaking down attitudinal barriers — as leaders and advocates, experienced in taking on larger issues, shaping policy, and collaborating with our partners.

Esquao, IAAW is equally connected to our traditions and committed to providing programs and developing opportunities for the women we serve. Core principles of advancing Indigenous women, apply to staff as well, through internal/external training and promotion. This is a new position for a middle manager open to all genders or nationalities.

Esquao offers a comprehensive benefit package including a 4 day work week. This is a senior position with competitive salary, working in our west Edmonton office. Posting will be up until a suitable candidate is found.

Please send resume, and cover letter, including wage expected to iaaw@iaaw.ca.

Apply before February 28, 2025 by sending resume and cover letter to iaaw@iaaw.ca. Phone calls will not be accepted. More information about us can be found on our website: www.iaaw.ca

 

Email submissions only. No phone calls please.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Esquao, the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women, is an Alberta non-profit organization that serves to amplify and share the voices of Indigenous women on the issues and challenges they face.