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*Records Management Assistant*
The First Nations Summit (FNS) is comprised of a majority of First Nations
and Tribal Councils in BC and provides a forum for First Nations in British
Columbia to address issues related to Treaty negotiations as well as other
issues of common concern.

The FNS invites applications for the following position:

*Records Management Assistant*

The *Records Management Assistant* supports the activities of the First
Nations Summit and associated organizations.  The Records Management
Assistant maintains the corporate records system (both paper and electronic
records); classifies and codes records; audits and monitors document
profiles in the records management databases,  compares records to database
profiles and makes changes where required; creates physical files; indexes
documents where required, ensures that records and files are complete and
secure; provides general assistance to staff requiring access to corporate
records and in using the records management databases.

The incumbent: searches records and researches other information resources
in response to requests from all staff and contractors and prepares the
results for review; conducts database searches and retrieves records from
the central files and other sources using a variety of search techniques.
The Records Management Assistant assists in the maintenance of the central
files; assists with transfers of records to storage; arranges for
confidential destruction of records according to FNS records retention
schedules; oversees off-site records retrieval service.  Also includes light
reception duties.

Qualifications:  Sound knowledge of the principles, requirements, practices
and techniques of records management systems. Sound knowledge of the
functions of the FNS office and its business processes.  The ability to
research records requests from staff and contractors in a timely manner. A
high degree of computer literacy and an aptitude for working with a variety
of different software packages and systems, especially Microsoft Windows
applications.  Ability to quickly adapt to and learn new software
applications.  Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. Strong
attention to detail. Strong written and oral communication skills. Proven
history of flexibility, reliability and initiative. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with internal and external
contacts.  Must be a team player, be able to take direction, and work
independently when required. Ability to lift 40+ lbs, climb stairs, hand
carry or load and push carts of files for filing or transfer to storage.

Applicants are asked to submit confidential letters of application, with
resume, providing details of work experience and references before *4:30 pm,
* *February 29,* *2008*, to:

Records & Information Management Coordinator
First Nations Summit
Suite 1200 – 100 Park Royal South
West Vancouver, B.C. V7T 1A2
Fax: 604-926-9903, email: [log in to unmask]


The First Nations Summit wishes to thank all applicants for their interest,
and advises that *only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted*.
The First Nations Summit hires on the basis of merit and is committed to
employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. However,
Aboriginal applicants will be given priority.

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