Chief's Assistant, Tl'esqox

Chiefs Assistant Tlesqox

Classification: Fulltime Term (Until May 2027)

Salary: $28.00 per hour

Location: Tlesqox

Deadline: December 19 2025

The Tŝilhqotin National Government (TNG) is the official First Nations government serving the Tŝilhqotin Nation. TNG is located in Williams Lake British Columbia and serves six communities including ʔEsdilagh Tŝideldel Yuneŝitin Tletinqox Xeni Gwetin and Tlesqox.

TheChiefs Assistantwill provide support to the Chief of Tlesqox and the Negotiations Team with clerical communications and administrative details pertaining to the Negotiations with Federal and Provincial Governments.

A strong candidate has been identified.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing general clerical duties including but not limited to: minute taking tracking action items Chiefs schedule management updating Outlook contacts maintaining files drafting letters and emails
• Preparing updates communication materials and other means of communication to update community members on Community Consultation Meetings Chief and Council meetings and other Negotiations work as necessary (i.e. newsletter submissions flyers for meetings etc.)
• Provide administrative and logistic support as required for holding Community Consultation Meetings and Chief and Council meetings in communities (i.e. arranging locations caterers and meeting notices to Tŝilhqotin citizens)
• Supporting Chiefs schedules which may include expenses reimbursement requests.
• Seeking and compiling community research and baseline information
• Create and modify documents as requested
• Travel arrangements including expense form preparations for leadership

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and superior writing and report presentation skills are essential
• Minimum of 3 years experience supporting a senior position in a fast-paced environment
• High level of professionalism and demonstrated ability to handle confidential information accordingly is crucial in this role
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Valid BC Drivers License and regular access to a reliable vehicle

Working Conditions

• Travel will be required
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and additional hardware
• Overtime as required
• Lifting or moving up to 30lbs may be required

Please send a cover letter resume and 3 references to:

Jenai Nolin
Human Resources Generalist
Tŝilhqotin National Government
1729 South Lakeside Drive
Williams Lake BC V2G 3A9
Email:

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Only those invited to interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Chief