About Us
Gihękdagye Friendship Centre (also known as Brantford Region Indigenous Support Centre) is a community-based Indigenous Friendship Centre dedicated to supporting the holistic well-being of Indigenous peoples in Brantford/Brant County, Haldimand, and Norfolk as well as Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississauga of the Credit First Nation. Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated Administrative Coordinator to the Executive Office Reporting to the Executive Director to manage executive administration, Board materials and minutes, confidential filing, social media and website updates, and assigned project coordination. What You Will Do
· Manage calendars, meeting arrangements, correspondence, administrative deadlines, and follow-up for the Executive Director.
· Prepare Board packages and draft minutes; maintain approved governance records and assist with the AGM and Board orientation.
· Maintain secure executive files, agreements, correspondence, and organizational records.
· Prepare and publish approved social media and website updates, working with staff to gather content and maintain accuracy.
· Coordinate assigned projects by tracking tasks, timelines, progress updates, and supporting documentation.
· Arrange travel, registrations, and expense documentation, and provide other related administrative support. What You Bring
· Relevant education in office or business administration, project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Experience supporting senior leadership, project coordination, preparing minutes, and handling confidential records.
· Strong writing, proofreading, organizational, and time-management skills.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital office tools, plus experience with social media and website content updates.
· Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage competing deadlines and follow through on tasks.




· Working knowledge of the Friendship Centre movement and the various programs provided to the community.
· Must have impeccable written, verbal, time management and organizational skills
· Ability to problem solve and take initiative.
· Must have experience in data collection, evaluation and reporting.
· Proficient computer skills (Office 365, Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher).
· Must be able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
· Have the ability to work as a team player and be capable of coordinating and collaborating in activities/programming with other Gihękdagye Friendship Centre programs.
· Have or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
· Valid CPIC (Vulnerable Sector), driver’s license, clean driving abstract and reliable transportation, and ability to work some evenings/weekends.

Working Hours
Flexible 40-hour work week that may include evenings and weekends as requested. Overtime hours may be necessary to meet the Centre needs. Why Join Us?
· Be part of a team that values Indigenous ways of knowing and doing.
· Chance to support community wellness through meaningful, culturally grounded programming.
· Competitive compensation and benefits (details provided at interview stage). Gihękdagye Friendship Centre (BRISC) is a barrier free work environment in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontario with Disabilities act and the Ontario human rights code. As such, Gihękdagye Friendship Centre is committed to making accommodations available to applicants with disabilities, upon request during the recruiting process.
· A clear Criminal Reference Check (CPIC), Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) and a clear driving abstract will be a condition of the employment offer with Gihękdagye Friendship Centre.
· Preference shall be given first to applicants with Indigenous decent who possess the requisite skill sets and experience. Pay: From $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:
- On-site parking Work

Location:
In person

📌 Administrative Coordinator to the Executive Office (Brantford)
🏢 Brantford Region Indigenous Support Centre (BRISC)
📍 Brantford