Island Métis Family & Community Services Society provides a variety of support programs to Métis children and families living in the greater Victoria area. Currently, IMFCSS is accepting employment applications for the following position.

Receptionist/Program Administrative Assistant

(Full-Time Position)

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

- Administrative Certificate or Diploma or equivalent experience and education.
- Possess Food Safe Level 1 Certification or willing to obtain it.
- Possess First Aid Level C Certification or willing to obtain it.
- Ability to take instruction and work collaboratively with multi-professional groups, professionals, the general public, and Indigenous people.
- Well-developed organizational, communication (verbal and written), and planning skills.
- Ability to take initiative, prioritize work, and multi-task.
- Flexibility to adjust to changing work environments and schedules.
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices, traditions and contemporary issues affecting Indigenous peoples, preferably Métis and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to take initiative, prioritize work, and multi-task.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in the use of computer software, including ability to create statistical reports in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
- Successful candidate will be subject to criminal record review, police record check and other reference checks.
- Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle required, and a current copy of driver's abstract must be provided.

Experience and Knowledge:

- Recent experience working in an office environment as part of a team would be an asset.
- Knowledge of, and ability to use Microsoft office, including Excel, Outlook,



Word and Canva.

Benefits:

- Vacation: 15 vacation days a year.
- Sick Leave: 12 sick days per year.
- Participation in a defined benefit pension plan with the Municipal Pension Plan.
- Medical Services Plan.
- Optional Extended Health & Dental benefits.
- Closed all statutory holidays.

Location:

- At the office of Island Métis Family & Community Services Society, located at 345 Wale Road, Victoria.

A complete Job Description can be provided upon request.

This position is excluded from union membership and includes benefits and pension upon successful completion of probationary period. Hourly rate is $22.94 to $26.28 dollars an hour based on experience and education. Normal schedule of work is 35 hours per week, performed Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Schedule to be set in collaboration with the Executive Director and based on program need.

In accordance with Section 41 of the Human Rights Act, preference may be given to persons of Métis ancestry. This position is open to male, female and gender diverse applicants.

A complete Job Description can be provided upon request.

Interested people are invited to submit a cover letter and resume as a single document (PDF or Word file), clearly outlining how they meet all of the above qualifications for this position to:

Paulina Galván

Island Métis Family & Community Services Society

345 Wale Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6X2

Telephone: (phone hidden)

Email: [email protected]

This posting is open until the positions are filled.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $22.94-$26.28 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Receptionist/Program Administrative Assistant (Full-time) (Victoria)
🏢 Island Metis Familymmunity Services Society
📍 Victoria