Receptionist / Office Assistant

Job Title: Receptionist / Office Assistant

Employer: ‘Na̱mǥis First Nation

Department: Early Childhood Development / NVI AIDP

Location: Alert Bay, BC

Employment type: Part Time - onsite (17.5 hours per week)

Salary: Level 09, $22.87 per hour - $26.54 per hour, commensurate with experience

Reports to: Director ‘Namgis Community Services

Date posted: September 18, 2026

Posting closes: Until filled

About The Role

We are seeking a part-time full-time (17.5hours/week) Receptionist/Office Assistant to provide clerical support for the Early Childhood Development Programs and for NVI AIDP.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer, screen, and forward incoming calls and messages
• Respond to general inquiries
• General paperwork, photocopying, and filing
• Check business email and sort
• Order janitorial and office supplies
• Arrange for service and maintenance of office equipment
• Arrange staff meetings with the direction of the ECD Manager
• Maintain staff in/out board
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Education

• Grade 12 or equivalent preferably.
• Completed certificate or diploma in office management/administrative support as asset.

Experience

• Two years of experience with client records, an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and data entry database, including keyboarding, word processing, and other computer standards.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment and adapt to change

Additional Requirements

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License and reliable vehicle.
• Clean criminal record check pertaining to work with children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated communication skills - written and verbal
• Organized with the ability to react efficiently to tasks in a busy work environment
• Demonstrate the importance and adherence to confidentiality.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, purpose-driven work environment.
• The opportunity to make a direct, lasting impact on the health and sustainability of a vibrant Indigenous community.

Please submit the following

• your resume;
• a brief cover letter describing your interest; and

We thank all applicants for their interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.