Administrative Assistant – Environment and Climate Change

Administrative Assistant – Environment and Climate Change

Location: 11821 123 St NW, Edmonton, AB, T5L 0G7

Closing Date: October 2, 2026, or Until Suitable Candidate Found

Position Status: Part-time (min. 16 to 30 hours/week), Permanent

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is recruiting for a part-time Administrative Assistant to support the Environment and Climate Change team. Reporting to the Director of Environment & Climate Change (ECC), this position will be responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the ECC department. The successful candidate will handle office tasks; provide polite and professional assistance via phone, mail, and email; assist in implementing effective filing and finance management processes; and be a helpful and positive presence in the workplace. The Administrative Assistant will be a master multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude and will be required to take direction and work intuitively to support the completion of the department’s goals and objectives in a professional and culturally appropriate manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that administrative activities are delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work cooperatively with all team members to support the achievement of work plan activities and actively participate in the department’s team meeting and planning sessions.
• Assist with expense tracking, purchase orders, and other administrative financial processes.
• Process and record payments accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring all transactions are properly documented and reconciled.
• Enter and process invoices and expense claims with accuracy.
• Perform clerical functions such as, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings for department staff or designates.
• Prepare, distribute, and appropriately file meeting agendas, records, and meeting minutes.
• Prepare and complete internal and external correspondence, including legal documents, forms, letters, reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical records.
• Assist with administration of Otipemisiwak Métis Government provincial events & programs and coordinate and complete special projects.
• Assist in planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing various operational programs.
• Order supplies and track inventory for department programming and events.
• Book travel accommodations.
• Present a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with employees, citizens, visitors, and other external stakeholders.
• Maintain a high level of cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and confidentiality in all interactions and when handling sensitive documents.
• Provide general administrative support to department staff and assist with other duties as required.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills & Competencies

• Recognized strength in supporting teams and providing administrative and clerical support to add to organizational capacity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Excel, and SharePoint).
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including professional email etiquette.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with an ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks and long-term objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Flexible and adaptable, with an ability to switch between multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with and convey messages to different audiences.
• Political and cultural sensitivity.
• Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis people. An in-depth understanding of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and Métis culture, people, and values is an asset.

Qualifications

• Administrative certificate/diploma or education in a related field is an asset. Other relevant training and/or experience is considered valid.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a similar administrative or receptionist role, preferably within a government, non-profit, or Indigenous organization.
• Minimum of two (2) years of customer service experience required.
• Knowledge and/or experience in environment, climate change, and sustainability is an asset.

Other Requirements

• Availability to work part-time hours during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, with flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to work in-office in Edmonton, Alberta.
• Ability to travel throughout Alberta, if given notice.
• Reliable transportation and a valid Class 5 Driver’s License

• Acceptable attainment of a Police Information Check is required.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work for Otipemisiwak Métis Government under its newly ratified Constitution and be an instrumental part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada as it rapidly grows and develops.
• An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, history, and art.
• Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

Métis applicants are encouraged to apply. 

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. We are committed to a fully human-led recruitment process and do not use artificial intelligence to review candidate applications. We take a deliberate and thoughtful approach to selecting candidates, ensuring integrity and equity at every stage.

As a Métis government, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government is committed to the recruitment, retention, mentorship, and advancement of Métis Citizens and other Indigenous Peoples while maintaining a fair and equitable hiring practices to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, and we value the lived experiences and cultural knowledge of all candidates.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online video submission. Our team receives a large volume of applications and will reach out only as applicable.

If you experience barriers to applying or require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact employment@metis.org. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience.