The Receptionist is responsible for the overall general office administration of the band and is the front-line employee who greets clients, community members and guests.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet employees and band members entering the office as their first point of contact, direct them to the appropriate contacts or services provide general information either in person or by phone.
• Perform clerical duties.
• Process purchasing orders as well as handle the cheque process.
• Operate a telephone system or switchboard to answer, screen and forward telephone calls, take messages and provide information as required.
• Place orders to required supplies for the band office.
• Maintain an active list of current employees, telephone numbers and extensions to properly route calls.
• Receiving, sorting distributing and dispatching daily mail.
• Also, handling printing, photocopying and faxing.
• Assisting the HR team.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) plus 3 yar experience in an administrative environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability of office procedures and office equipment.
• Ability to accept direction and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of English spelling, grammar and composition.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• General knowledge of community services, customs and traditions.
• Lastly, ability to accept direction and work with minimal supervision.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
• Acknowledgement and agreement to all CFN Policies, Procedures and Guidelines upon hire.

How to Apply:

Applicants should include their resume, cover letter and 3 references. References must include three employment-related references as well as written permission to contact those references. You can submit your application to Couchiching First Nation Human Resources by email, mail, or in person.

By Email: recruitment@couchiching.ca

Postal mail, or in person at:
Human Resources
Couchiching First Nation
RMB 2027, RR2
Fort Frances, Ontario
P9A 3M3

We will give first preference to all suitable, qualified Couchiching Band members.
We appreciate all applicants; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview.
Also, we will return all late applications unopened.
Additionally, we will return all incomplete applications to the applicant.
CFN welcomes applicants from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request.
For candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.