Finance and Administrative Officer employment opportunity at Oshki in Thunder Bay

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education and Training Institute established by Nishnawbe Aski Nation offers post-secondary education and training programs.  We offer choice, accessibility, flexibility, opportunities and support services for our students.  The Institute is an independent institution and currently offers courses in business, social services, website development and early childhood education.

The Institute is inviting applications for a Finance and Administrative Officer.  Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Finance and Administrative Officer will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, develop and maintain finance and administration budgets, maintain an internal control structure that ensures the integrity of information and maintain other documentation related to the overall operations of Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education and Training Institute.  The incumbent will also perform general bookkeeping and administrative services to assist the Executive Director and Program Coordinators, and to support the operation of the general office of the Institute.

Candidates for this position should:

  • Possess a diploma or degree in Business Management, Accounting or in any related field;
  • Have a minimum of 3 years experience in financial management and office administration;
  • Be a highly motivated energetic self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Be proficient with computer accounting systems, database management, and word processing;
  • Possess strong analytical , communications and problem solving skills;
  • Hold a valid driver's license;
  • Fluency in either Ojibway or Cree would be an asset.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest and a resume, with three references, to:

Executive Director
Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education and Training Institute
107 Johnson Avenue, 2nd Floor
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2V9
Fax: (807) 345-2924

For further information about this position, please contact:

Valerie Nabigon
Administrative Assistant
(807) 346-2780 or info@oshki.ca

Closing date for applications is Monday, September 19, 2005 at 12:00 pm.

While we appreciate all applications for this position, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.