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Job Overview:

The Grand Council “Project Coordinator” will work in a variety of fields within the Economic Unit which include: energy, housing, trade, and exploring new economic projects and partnerships in Treaty #3.

Responsibilities:

• Answers telephone and relays calls and records messages
• Schedules, confirms, and arranges appointments and meetings of the Economic Development Unit
• As recommended prepares, takes minutes, edits and proofreads correspondence, and related material
• Co-ordinates and manages general administrative office services, such as accommodation, equipment, supplies and general office maintenance
• Makes arrangements, prepares and assists in Grand Council General Assemblies and other large events related to the Economic Development Unit
• Arranges travel itinerary for the Economic Development Unit
• Assist in the preparation of business-related presentations including text, overheads and electronic in form
• Build and maintain strong relationships with GCT3 staff, GCT#3 Councils, Treaty #3 Communities and Leadership.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships within the Treaty #3 Territory,and Economic Sector
• Represent Grand Council Treaty #3 at meetings, workshops and conferences as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Point of contact for all energy inquiries and information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by GCT#3 Leadership and supervisor.
• Assist in the day to day administration of the TPU and GCT#3.

Qualifications:

• A college diploma in a related field is considered an asset.
• Experience in the energy sector or understanding of the energy sector is considerd an asset.
• Experience with community outreach and engagement is considered an asset.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license.
• Strong communication and relationship skills.

Preference will be given to those applicants with:

• An Anishinaabe background. Applicants that have prior knowledge of Anishinaabe Worldview; have a basic understanding of the Ojibwe language and understand the Anishinaabe protocols and customs
• Experience communicating and building relationships with Treaty 3 communities.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that take into consideration the complexity of information and intended audience.
• Excellent planning and organization skills for event implementation and outreach.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, respectful working relationships with GCT3 staff, Treaty #3 First Nations, and the general public.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads, set priorities, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and adjust to constant change.

All interested individuals please apply to the following:

Human Resources Department
Grand Council Treaty #3
P.O. Box 1720, Kenora, Ontario P9N 3X7
Email: hr@treaty3.ca

Please include three employment references, and able to provide a current Vulnerable Persons Check. We thank everyone for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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