Posted 5 days ago
Trust Assistant
@ Whitefish River First Nation
Birch Island, Ontario
Overview
Whitefish River First Nation is hiring a full-time Trust Assistant to support daily administrative operations for the Niigaan Naabidaa Revenue and Per Capita Distribution Accounts. The work covers correspondence, meeting and project coordination, records management and community contact. The posting states a salary of $50,960 to $63,500 per year and a deadline of November 13, 2026 at noon.
Pay:
$50,960–$63,500 a year
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support, correspondence, reports and presentations
- Schedule trustee and committee meetings and community sessions
- Prepare packages, agendas and minutes
- Act as point of contact for community members on Trust information
- Maintain digital archives and secure storage of legal and financial documents
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or certificate in office administration, business or finance, or equivalent experience
- 1 to 3 years of administrative or clerical experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, traditions and protocols
- Police Criminal Reference Check upon hire
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Office Administration, Business, Finance |
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
TRUST ASSISTANT
Employment Type: Fulltime
Salary Range: $50,960 to $63,500 per year(Subject to education and/or experience or a combination of both)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized individual to fulfill the role and responsibilities of the Trust Assistant. The Trust Assistant, under the direction and supervision of the Trust Secretariat, will support day to day administrative operations within the Niigaan Naabidaa Revenue and Per Capita Distribution Accounts.
The Trust Assistant will provide administrative support, along with coordinating projects, meetings, and communication. The role requires the individual to possess strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, cultural awareness and respect for community protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administrative Support by providing correspondence, emails, reports, and presentations as required.
- Assisting with coordinating projects by setting timelines, connecting internal and external groups, and overall keeping projects organized.
- Scheduling and coordinating trustee meetings, committee meetings, and community information sessions.
- Preparing packages, agendas, and minutes.
- Provide support with department finances, processing documents, preparing summaries and maintaining records.
- Act as the point of contact for community members seeking Trust information.
- Draft and distribute Trust Updates, notices, newsletters, and announcements
- Support planning and logistics for community engagement activities.
- Support the maintenance of digital archives, policies, agreements, and historical records.
- Ensure secure storage of legal documents, financial reports, and investment statements
Qualifications:
- Diploma or certificate in Office Administration, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Additional training in bookkeeping, governance, or records management is an asset.
- 1–3 years of administrative or clerical experience, preferably in a First Nation, Trust, or financial environment.
- Experience taking minutes and preparing meeting materials and project management is an asset.
- Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in computer skills in Microsoft office, specifically Word and Excel
- Knowledge of Aboriginal Culture, Traditions, communication styles and value systems.
**Upon hire, the successful candidate must submit a Police Criminal Reference Check. ** **
The deadline for applications is NOVEMBER 13, 2026 at NOON
Interested applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter, two (2) work-related references, one (1) character reference, along with applicable education diplomas/certifications to:
CONFIDENTIAL:
TRUST ASSISTANT
c/o Human Resources
Whitefish River First Nation
17-A Rainbow Ridge Road, P.O. Box 188; Birch Island, ON P0P1A0
Email applications can be emailed to [email protected]
At Whitefish River First Nation, we value diversity and inclusion. Miigwetch to all who apply; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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