Executive Assistant

About the position

Work environment Northern Economic Development Agency (Can Nor) works with Northerners and Indigenous peoples, communities, businesses, organizations, other federal departments and other orders of government to help build diversified and dynamic economies that foster long-term sustainability and economic prosperity across the territories – Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon. Can Nor is headquartered in Iqaluit, Nunavut with regional offices in Whitehorse, Yukon and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

There is also a liaison office in Ottawa, Ontario.

Intent of the process The intent of this process is to fill one term position (2.5 years) in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories with a government language profile of bilingual imperative or English or French essential. An anticipatory pool of qualified candidates may also be established to staff potential future vacancies in the Yellowknife office and may be used to fill similar positions, with varying tenures, in any of Can Nor’s northern offices.

Positions to be filled 1

Secret security clearance - Various - Reliability or Secret Security clearance depending on the position being staffed.

Health Canada medical clearance related to the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive applies to the incumbent and dependents, including spouse or common-law partner and child(ren).

Willingness and able to work overtime on short notice. Willing and able to travel for work and/or training.

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education
: A secondary school (or ‘high school’) diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position being staffed.

Experience:

E1 Experience providing administrative support to a manager or executive such as: managing an agenda or calendar, monitoring email, coordinating correspondence and organizing meetings and travels.

E2 Experience working with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Competencies:

C1
. Client service orientation;
C2
. Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
C3
. Working effectively with others;
C4
. Demonstrating integrity and respect;
C5
. Attention to detail;
C6
. Reliability;
C7
. Judgment.

Abilities:
A1
. Ability to plan and prioritize work;
A2
. Ability to communicate effectively orally;
A3
. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Applied / assessed at a later date

English or French - Various English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Asset experience:

• AE1 Experience assisting senior management in the provision of a variety of administrative services related to human resources or finance.
• AE2 Experience working in the North preferably in Nunavut, the Yukon, Northwest Territories, or Inuit Nunangat.
• AE3:
  Experience as an administrative assistant working in an executive office.

At the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that a variety of perspectives and backgrounds drives innovation and improves results for the communities we serve. We strive to build a culture where all employees feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

Additionally, we are dedicated to making our workplace accessible for people of all abilities and we are continuously working to create a more inclusive environment for all. In support of our strategy to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following groups:
Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Indigenous peoples, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

We re committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring…