About the Gwich’in Tribal Council (GTC)
The GTC was established in 1992 with the finalization of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA). As such, the GTC is the regional land claim organization responsible for upholding the rights and interests of the Gwich’in people through the implementation of the GCLCA. Communities in the Gwich’in Settlement Area (GSA) include Aklavik, Inuvik, Teetl’it Zheh (Fort McPherson) and Tsiigehtchic. Currently, there are nearly 3,600 registered Gwich’in participants under the GCLCA with over 50% residing outside of the GSA communities.
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The Gwich'in Tribal Council (GTC) is seeking a Receptionist to manage our front desk and maintain a welcoming environment for Participants, visitors and the general public.
Your duties will include greeting visitors to our office, answering and redirecting calls, and distributing correspondence.
You will also be responsible for performing a diverse set of administrative and HR work.
This position is a part of the Corporate Services / HR Dept.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess stress-management skills, multitasking abilities, capability of dealing with emergencies and time management skills.
Responsibilities:
- Greet visitors to the office and create a welcoming environment.
- Understand the needs of the clients and help to answer their queries.
- Direct visitors to the suitable staff person and department.
- Answer and redirect phone calls.
- Ensure that the front desk is clean and well-organized.
- Be well-versed with the policies and procedures of the organization.
- Manage and organize mail according to priority.
- Check and order front desk supplies.
- Data base management
- Keep an inventory of the front desk supplies and re-order as required.
- Ensure the safety and security of the office as well as office items.
- Schedule meetings and update calendars regularly.
- Manage records of office expense and costs.
- Perform administrative and clerical duties such as photocopy, faxing, etc.
Requirements:
o High school diploma and a college diploma in a related stream would be preferable.
o Proven experience with various front desk jobs.
o Working experience with office equipment such as printers, fax machines, etc.
o Strong communication skills, organizational skills, multitasking skills and time-management skills.
o Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver excellent customer service even in a fast-paced work environment.
o Well-versed with MS Office suite and other essential office software.
o Basic knowledge of clerical and administrative work.
Priority Consideration will be given to qualified Participants of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement residing in Inuvik.
Closing date: Monday, May 8th, 2023.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $81,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
