Rainy River First Nations'
Business Development Corporation

Ziibi Investments is seeking an energetic and ambitious person to join the Company and on a full-time basis as an Executive Assistant. The principal task of the Executive Assistant will be to provide broad-based administrative and operational support as required for Ziibi Investments and its related and subsidiary organizations (collectively, the “Company”). 

 

The Executive Assistant position is a developmental role designed to provide the successful candidate with exposure to a wide range of business experience with the intent of developing future business leaders. Candidates will be encouraged to enroll in business or related training in conjunction with this role.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide broad-based administrative and operational support to Ziibi Investments staff.

• Summarize and document internal meetings and meetings with stakeholders.

• Develop systems to track and manage ongoing financial and regulatory filings.

• Support the preparation and delivery of operating and financial reports.

• Maintain archives of relevant documentation.

• Ensure the confidentiality of critical business information.

• Identify and coordinate events and develop other engagement channels with key stakeholders.

• Help to maximize transparency with key stakeholders.

• Demonstrate and promote high ethical standards.

 

Developmental Goals

• The successful candidate will be expected to take on progressively more responsibility over time:

  • Manage and oversee individual projects and/or regular operations.

  • Develop and oversee annual operating budgets.

  • Identify and secure capital for new investments.

  • Manage various HR, IT, and other administrative tasks.

  • Prepare financial analysis and modeling.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and strategic partners.

 

Candidates Should Demonstrate the Following Attributes:

• Keen to learn.

• Able to take direction.

• Positive attitude with the ability to pivot quickly when necessary.

• Innovative and collaborative approach toward problem solving.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.

• Calm under pressure.

 

The following experience will be considered an asset:

• Experience or training in a business environment.

• Experience in leadership positions.

• Exposure to:

  • Commercial legal concepts and principles.

  • Governance and organizational best practices and principles.

  • Financial and accounting principles and best practices.

  • Developing and adhering to annual budgets.

  • Electronic and hard copy filing systems.

  • Community Economic Development frameworks and principles.

  • Working in a small team environment.

 

Requirements for Applicants to be Considered:

• Post-Secondary business degree and/or diploma preferred.

• Applicants must be willing to provide a criminal record check, credit check and references, on request.

• Applicants must pass a drug and alcohol test, on request.

 

The position is open to all applicants who meet the above criteria.  

Preference will be given to RRFN members. Please indicate if you are a member on your covering letter.  

The successful applicant will be subject to RRFN hiring and employment policies.