Employment Opportunity: WTEC – Office & Administrative Assistant
Ethan CourcheneWIITAHNOOKIINITAW TAHSHKAYZING ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTRE
JOB POSTING
Office and Administrative Assistant
PURPOSE
The Office and Administrative Assistant plays a key support role in maintaining daily office operations, coordinating administrative tasks, and supporting communication between WTEC staff, entrepreneurs, mentors, and community partners. This position is ideal for a professional, organized, and community-minded individual with strong administrative and interpersonal skills.
Reporting to WTEC leadership, the Office and Administrative Assistant will help ensure the WTEC office operates efficiently while providing a welcoming and professional environment for visitors, entrepreneurs, and community members.
WTEC is an Indigenous-led initiative supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and community-driven economic growth within Treaty One Nations and beyond. Through business development programs, mentorship, and collaborative space, WTEC supports aspiring and established entrepreneurs as they grow, connect, and thrive.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Schedule meetings and coordinate calendars.
Maintain communication with entrepreneurs, mentors, community partners, and WTEC staff.
Assist with internal and external communications as required.
Maintain organized records, files, and administrative documentation.
Greet visitors and provide professional front-line support.
Assist with office organization and day-to-day administrative tasks.
Support staff with meeting preparation, coordination, and follow-up.
Help ensure a positive, professional, and welcoming office environment.
Support WTEC programming, events, and community initiatives as needed.
Assist with general office duties to support efficient daily operations.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economic Development, Public Administration, Indigenous Studies, Community Development, or a related field is required.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
Experience
Previous administrative, office support, reception, or customer service experience is considered an asset.
Experience with Microsoft Office and general office software is required.
Experience working in a community organization, business centre, Indigenous-led organization, or collaborative workspace is considered an asset.
Cultural Knowledge
Understanding of Indigenous communities, cultures, and community-based initiatives is considered an asset.
Interest in supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, Treaty One communities, and community-driven economic development is considered an asset.
Preferred Attributes
Professional, friendly, and welcoming.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently.
Comfortable working collaboratively with staff, entrepreneurs, mentors, and community partners.
Able to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and respect in all interactions.
Flexible and willing to support occasional evening or weekend events and programming.
Skills
Administrative support
Calendar coordination and meeting scheduling
Recordkeeping and file management
Internal and external communications
Microsoft Office and general office software
Customer service and front-line support
Organization and time management
Professional communication
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving and task prioritization
Join WTEC and help support a growing Indigenous entrepreneurship community by contributing to efficient office operations, strong communication, and a welcoming environment for entrepreneurs and visitors.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION IS: June 5, 2026, or until the position is filled
Please submit a cover letter and résumé to:
Wiitahnookiinitaw Tahshkayzing Entrepreneurship Centre
admin@wtecentre.ca
Please use the subject line:
Office and Administrative Assistant – WTEC
Applications will be accepted until June 5, 2026, or until the position is filled.
PDF Copy: Job Posting – Office and Administrative Assistant.pdf
