Cranbrook

Closes: 2026-10-10

Overview

The Ktunaxa Nation Council has an opportunity for an Administrative Assistant Mentee in Cranbrook, BC. This position will work with the Economic Administrative Coordinator and build the skills to provide the Director and Sector staff with the administrative, clerical and operational support required for the Sector to successfully achieve its mandate, strategies and objectives. The position contributes directly to the effective and efficient functioning of the Sector and contributes to positive outcomes for Ktunaxa as a whole. This opportunity is well suited to Ktunaxa ʔaqⱡsmaknik̓ with a desire to advance the Economic and Investment Sector’s vision of Self-Sufficiency. This is a one-year term position with the possibility of extension or placement into a suitable position within the Economic & Investment Sector, depending on applicant success, skill development, and available opportunities at the time. This role reports directly to and receives mentorship from the Economic Sector Manager and Administrative Coordinator.

Hourly wage range for this position is $25.6 - $30

Responsibilities

- Handle day to day administrative and operational issues pro-actively; use judgment when deciding what issues can appropriately handle. Refers to others or seeks advice with difficult, challenging or controversial situations.
- Required to follow a strict code of confidentiality.
- Responsible for following policy and administrative directives.
- Prioritize issues and work on many projects at the same time to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.




- Provide relief and support for main reception area (i.e. lunch break, absences) as authorized by Sector Director.
- Build the skills to be a strong liaison between sector directors, managers, staff, Finance Department, Core Services, community members, Band organizations, and Ktunaxa communities.
- Train to support the Administrative Coordinator with financial administration including: obtaining proper approvals, compliance with policies and procedures.
- Administration, Organization and Coordination of Meetings.
- Events Coordination and Organization (in collaboration with KNC Events Coordinator)
- Produce information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics.
- Support with records management; including creation, maintenance, data entry and document retrieval.
- Coordinate with Administrative Coordinator to participate in KNC’s Administrative Assistant Support Team regularly scheduled meetings.
- Other duties and responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications

We recognize the value of diverse educational experiences including cultural, academic, work, and lived experience.



We encourage those who closely match the qualifications listed below to apply.

- Grade 12 Diploma (or equivalent). No post-secondary required.
- Working knowledge of standard procedures and practices required to perform routine tasks.

Employment Level

Full time

Work Conditions

This is an in-person position working primarily from the Cranbrook office.

Eligibility Statement

The Ktunaxa Nation Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all Employees and the People, Communities, and Bands that we serve.

Equity Statement

The KNC values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applications will be considered, however, qualified persons of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit ancestry will be given preference. If you require accommodation to participate in the interview process, please let us know. Only those applicants who meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

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📌 Administrative Assistant Mentee (Cranbrook)
🏢 Ktunaxa Nation Council
📍 Cranbrook