Administrative Assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTHuman Resources  UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including tuition waivers.DUTIES:Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, the Administrative Assistant is the frontline HR staff responsible for providing clerical and administrative services to ensure the HR department runs smoothly while maintaining confidentiality in all matters. The Administrative Assistant will respond to public, and staff inquires, process all employees’ leave forms, prepare and distribute reports for time and attendance, maintain accurate recordkeeping for all employees’ files, prepare and distribute correspondence and support recruitment processes REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Office Assistant Certificate, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered• Experience working in an office environment• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office 365 and Adobe• Ability to take initiative and work independently• Ability to prioritize effectively in a busy office environment• Ability to manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality• Effective communication and interpersonal skills• Effective problem-solving skills• Commitment to life-long learning ASSETS:• Experience in Pay and Benefits• Experience with interpreting provisions of a collective agreement• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures Conditions of Employment:• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter and resume with their application. Applicants must demonstrate in their cover letter and their resume how they meet the qualifications. Applicants with education acquired outside of Canada are required to provide an Educational Credential Assessment with their application indicating Canadian credential equivalency, accepted Education Credential Assessment organizations include International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and World Education Services (WES.)UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories and homelands of many Indigenous peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River Métis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have continuously maintained homelands in northern Manitoba since time immemorial. The First Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into treaty relationships with the Crown (within our region these include signatories to treaties 4, 5 -- and the treaty 5 adhesion, and treaty 6 - located within the treaty 5 adhesion). The territory has also become home to other Indigenous peoples. We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation, and learning. COMPETITION TYPE: Open Competition to PublicCOMPETITION NUMBER: 26-063CLOSING DATE: May 29, 2026 will remain open until filledSALARY RANGE: $51,406 to $59,727 per annum plus remoteness allowance if applicablePOSITION LOCATION: Thompson or The Pas, ManitobaPOSITION TYPE: Full-Time Term, Position ending February 19, 2027, the position is excluded from the bargaining unit