Municipal Administrator

• Work with the sNGD Manager to review sNGD laws and recommend updating as necessary to keep current and to meet Council objectives; obtain legal advice as required for revisions.
• Assist with preparing RFPs and contracts for services provided to sNGD.
• Represent the interests of sNGD by attending meetings such as Sewer Commission, Local Government meetings, UBCM, AVICC, etc., as required and requested.
• Attend the sNGD Advisory Council meeting and support the Advisory Council by providing information and following up on issues as requested.
• Maintain sNGD files. Support and maintain a confidential records management/filing system that enables expedient retrieval of organizational documents, records, and reports, including current and archived documentation. Sort and archive records on a needed or required basis.
• Maintain a department calendar to track and coordinate meetings, work demands and critical dates/deadlines. Receive, screen and direct telephone calls.
• Review and prioritize incoming correspondence directed to the sNGD Manager, reroute or copy as appropriate and/or attach relevant files or related correspondence.
• Prepare professional and confidential correspondence, memos and documents as requested.
• Perform other tasks within the scope of the position.

• Administration, Legal Assistant or Business Administration Certificate or equivalent; Diploma preferred.
• Certification in Local Government Administration or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Two (2) years of administrative assistant experience supporting management and teams, preferably within a First Nations environment.
• Experience working with various office systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of shíshálh Nation programs and services or willingness to learn.
• The ability to be aware of and understand the Nation's Self-Government Agreement, Constitution, Community and Strategic Plan is a must.
• Previous experience with municipality government, legislation interpretation and application, bylaw drafting, researching, property tax, grant writing, budgeting and customer service.
• Experience writing reports and taking minutes and all aspects of coordinating meetings.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
• Able to submit an acceptable Criminal Records Check before the start date.
• A valid driver’s license, with a clean driver’s abstract, is an asset.

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