Administrative Assistant

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the democratically elected National Government of the Red River Métis, also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are a distinct Indigenous Nation and People, and Canada's Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba. The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Administrative Assistant position within our Early Learning and Child Care Department located at 200 Main Street in Winnipeg, MB. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative, financial, and communications support to the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Department. This position support departmental leadership and staff by coordinating administrative processes, maintaining records, managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and assisting with financial and operational tasks. Job Duties/Competencies: * Provide administrative support to ELCC leadership and team members; * Draft, type, proofread, and format correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other documents; * Receive clients and visitor; answer, screen, and route incoming calls; determine urgency and respond to general inquiries; * Maintain accurate hard-copy and electronic filing systems; archive and organize records as required; * Coordinate incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, and information flow with internal and external stakeholders; * Schedule meetings and appointments; maintain calendars; prepare and distribute draft agendas and meeting materials. Skills and Qualifications: * Relevant education in the field of Administrative Assistant or related fields; * Minimum two year’s experience in an administrative support services position with excellent communication skills including experience in drafting correspondence and preparing reports; * Experience in a computerized office environment with proven ability with Microsoft Office Suites; * Extensive experience maintaining confidential records, data entry, and accurate arithmetic calculations; * Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills; * Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community is an asset; * Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, and MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and, * Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation. Please submit your resume and cover letter, referencing the job posting number by Thursday, August 20, 2026. The MMF is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. The MMF requires satisfactory background checks prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing background checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining these documents is not a guarantee of employment. Preference will be given to qualified Red River Métis applicants and they are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter. The MMF encourages internal applicants to apply for career opportunities within our Government.

The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative, financial, and communications support to the Early Learning and Child Care Department. Responsibilities include coordinating administrative processes, maintaining records, managing correspondence, and scheduling meetings.

Candidates must have relevant education in administrative fields and a minimum of two years of experience in an administrative support role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational and communication skills are required.

• Health • Dental • Vision • Pension • Vacation

• Time managementPreferred
• Data entryPreferred

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• Administrative support
• Financial support
• Communications support
• Record keeping
• Correspondence management
• Scheduling
• Data entry
• Microsoft Office Suites
• Proofreading
• Arithmetic calculations
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Report Writing
• Administrative Support
• Valid Driver's License
• Arithmetic
• Communication
• Data Entry
• Leadership
• Memos
• Microsoft Office
• Time Management
• Coordinating
• Filing

• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services
• Administrative Assistant
• Office / Administrative Assistant (General)
• Administrative and Executive Secretaries
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week