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Council Assistant

Employment Opportunity

  • Wage: $45.60 - $49.81 per hour
  • Status: Full Time
  • Closing Date: November 3, 2026

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Job Summary


Reporting to the Council and Executive Relations Liaison, but with primary functional reporting to the Chief and Council, this position is responsible for providing administrative support for the effective transition of affairs of Council prior to elections, organizing and scheduling meetings for the Chief, Council and other committees as requested, arranging travel, organizing incoming and outgoing correspondence, transition briefings and files.

Education/Experience

• Grade 12 with coursework in office administration or an equivalent combination of education and training that includes work experience with computers preferably in a First Nations work environment

• Experience providing reception duties and administrative support to a team

• Experience organizing meetings and making travel arrangements

• Strong discretion, including reliability and professionalism in a confidential setting

• Proficiency with MS Office, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and other virtual collaboration tools

• Ability to build and maintain positive work relationships

• Effective organization, time management and prioritization skills

Working Conditions

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

• Oath of Intoxicants.

• Oath of Confidentiality.

• Punctual attendance.

Conditions of Employment

• Oath of Confidentiality

• Oath of Intoxicants

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

• Compliance with SFN policies and procedures

• Willingness to travel

For more Information


For more information, please contact Morag Macpherson, Executive Director, at execdir@selkirkfn.com or Jessica Alfred, Council/Executive Liaison at: alfredj@selkirkfn.com.

To Apply

To apply, bring your application/resume to the Human Resources Office in the Administration Building or email it to SFN Human Resources at: Catherine.verberg@selkirkfn.com.

SFN HR thanks all applicants, but only those selected to advance further will be contacted.

Selkirk First Nation employment opportunities are posted on notice boards at the SFN office and Selkirk Centre, as well as online through the following websites:

SFN Employment: https://selkirkfn.com/employment/

YuWin: https://www.yuwin.ca/

CivicJobs: https://www.civicjobs.ca/ (select positions only)

Preference to SFN Citizens