POSITION:     Receptionist (Front Desk)
Department: Administration
Term:              Full-Time
SALARY:                        $19.00/ hour
Reports to:     Director of Operations
Close Date:                        Open until filled

The Administration Receptionist is responsible for providing clerical and administrative in an effective and efficient manner for support Swan Lake First Nation. A successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, proficient in computer skills (including MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel) and maintain discretion and high confidentiality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the Administration Receptionist will include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Must Open and unlock the front door (8:30 A.M.)
  • Must Close and lock the front door at the end of the day (4:30M.)
  • Answer all incoming calls and handle caller’s
  • Re-direct calls as appropriate and take adequate messages when
  • Update employee
  • Greet, assist and/or direct visitors and community members to the appropriate
  • Receive, direct and relay fax
  • Respond to public
  • Pick up and deliver the mail; open (with the exception of mail marked Confidential) and date stamp all mail and correspondence.
  • Maintain a general filing system and file all correspondence as
  • Monitor the use of supplies and
  • Maintain an adequate inventory of office supplies, order as
  • Coordinate the repair and maintenance of office equipment (photo copier, phones etc)
  • Maintain schedule for Administration boardroom; make preparations for
  • Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings and conference
  • Maintain the community bulletin
  • Provide administrative support for the Director of Operations
  • Assist the Director of Operations and other staff as
  • Perform other duties as

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of Office Administration,
  • Excellent Communication, decision making and interpersonal skills,
  • Ability to work independently,
  • Time Management and ability to prioritize workload,
  • Ability to operate word processing, spreadsheet, and other software pertinent to the responsibilities of the position.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, multi-tasks conflicting demands, meet deadlines and work independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive situations with tact and
  • Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering of
  • Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Office Software products, email and internet search engines.
  • Highly proficient computer skills
  • Keyboarding speed of 40 wpm
  • CPR/First Aid Level III
  • Highly organized and detail oriented
  • Excellent teamwork and team building skills

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must have reliable
  • Must have a valid Driver’s
  • Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Persons Check and Child Abuse Registry
  • Must be willing to submit to random drug testing.

Deadline for submission: Open until filled

Please submit resume, cover letter and references with position applying for in subject box to:
Human Resources Manager – Swan Lake First Nation
Email: careers@slfn293.ca
Tel: (204) 836-2101  Fax: (204) 836-2255