Administrative Assistant

Seal River Watershed Indigenous Protected Area Initiative

Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Compensation: $45,000 - $52,000/year, Full-time, 40 hours a week, benefits package, paid time off

Term: ASAP – March  31, 2027, with a possibility of renewal

Location: Winnipeg Office, 70 Arthur St.

Reporting to the Executive Director and supervised by the General Manager, the Administrative Assistant will support a wide range of activities in the establishment of the Seal River Watershed Protected Area. 

This is a perfect opportunity for someone who is hard working, a great communicator, and is interested in getting a great deal of varied work experience with fast-paced, on-the-job-training.

The Seal River Watershed Alliance is interested in developing this position for the right candidate.

If you are interested in conservation, Indigenous sovereignty and Nation building, marketing and tourism, this could be an amazing opportunity for you.  

Duties:

• Support the Executive Director in calendar and inbox management.
• Support the General Manager with day-to-day business, including secretariat duties for the Board of Directors.
• Support the Alliance Coordinator in event coordination, financial administration, and filing.
• Provide meeting support, scheduling, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking action items.
• Assist with deliveries, pick-ups, errands, etc.
• Create posts for Alliance events and meetings.
• Create posts sharing the work done by Land Guardians. 
• Run contests and giveaways on behalf of the Alliance when needed on social media.
• Monitor social media for comments and messages and communicate concerns and opportunities immediately.
• Provide ground support in Winnipeg and in various Canadian communities for the project team, e.g. ground transportation, purchasing and delivering supplies, etc. (mileage will be covered by the project).
• Share your perspectives and insights to identify project issues and assist to solve problems.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Exceptional dependability, honesty and discretion.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workplace and virtual meeting platforms.
• Proficiency using Facebook and Instagram.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with attention to detail. 
• Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills, including timely correspondence.
• Ability to excel in a fast paced, rapidly changing work environment.
• Excellent listening and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures.
  

Qualifications (Must have):

• Valid driver's license and vehicle; 
• Cell Phone;
• Must work from the Winnipeg office and, on occasion, complete tasks or attend meetings in Winnipeg, Thompson, Churchill and partner communities;
• Ability to apply for a passport.

Essential Experience:

• Working with computers, using Google Workplace and/or MS products;
• Using Facebook and Instagram;
• Filing systems;
• Taking minutes.

TO APPLY:
Apply by November 3, 2026 11:59 PM. Send your resume and cover letter, in Word or PDF format to [email protected] or drop off at the urban Winnipeg office.

Preference given to Alliance community members (SDFN, NDFN, OPCN, BLFN). Successful applicants will be required to undergo a criminal record check and child abuse registry check as a condition of employment. 

All applications received will be acknowledged with a reply email. However, only those to be invited for an interview will be contacted. 

Start date is ASAP, 2026. No phone calls please.