Mi’kmaw Kina’tmatnewey is currently seeking applications for the position of Administration & Finance Clerk. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Finance & Planning.

Scope of Responsibilities

Providing general Mail Service
Providing clerical support to the organization
Assisting the Finance Officer with the preparation of reports for various agency; payroll; payment verification & processing; and monthly preparation of financial reports.
Assisting the Director of Finance & Planning with scheduling appointments; researching & compiling information; maintaining employee files; administering leave of absence system; preparation of purchase orders & contracts; and other related general office duties.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have completed a recognized secretarial or commercial business and accounting program; experience in working with Native communities and organizations; excellent typing skills with a minimum of 60 wpm with 100% accuracy; familiar wit computer programs such as WordPerfect, Simply Accounting, Paint Shop Pro, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, E-mail, internet and web publishing; possess a good knowledge of First Nations managed education programs; must have excellent verbal, communication and writing skills in English; ability to work with cooperative spirit wiht all staff; ability to speak Mi’kmaw language would be an asset; be flexible. Take initiative and work effectively with minimum supervision.

Team Position: Full time (term)

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: SEPTEMBER 26, 2008 at 4:00 pm

Forward applications and resumes to:

Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey
47 Maillard Street
Membertou, Nova Scotia
B1S 2P5
Phone: (902) 567-0336    Fax: (902) 567-0337
Attention: Patricia Denny
E-mail: patriciadenny@kinu.ns.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.