Employment - Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Bras d'Or Lake Biosphere Region Association

Full-Time

Weekdays

Description

(Full-time to March 31, 2026 with possibility of extension pending funding) 

The Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere Region Association (BLBRA) is located in Unama’ki – the Mi’kmaw name for Cape Breton Island – which is one of the seven traditional districts of Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw people. The BLBRA is a Volunteer based charitable organization that works with partner organizations to facilitate programs that promote community capacity building through research, monitoring and education. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Support Board and Committee meetings though minute taking, event organization and facilitation, record organization and assistance with report writing 
  • Basic bookkeeping 
  • Some communications experience, social media and website postings 

Required Qualifications and Skills: 

The successful candidate must have diploma or degree qualification in business administration, as well as work experience. 

Competence in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, Calendar apps and Database Applications is a requirement. Competence with Google Works would be an asset. Organizing meetings, including drafting agendas, booking venues, keeping minutes and basic accounting are required for this position. 

Competence in MailChimp, Mailer Lite and Canva would be an asset. 

Comfortable interacting with the public at indoor and outdoor events. Hours: Normal Hours will be 9:00 AM to 4:30 five days per week. Weekend engagements might be necessary

Hours: 

Hours will be 9:00 AM to 4:30 five days per week. Overtime will not be paid, but time off in lieu of overtime will be allowed upon approval. Flex hours may be negotiated. Hybrid option a possibility.

Salary: $37,000 - $42,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. 

How To Apply

Bras d'Or Lake Biosphere Region Association will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Please email our project manager. 

manager@blbra.ca

Email Address: manager@blbra.ca Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (study permit, open work permit holders).

Only applicants who are authorized to work in Canada will be considered.

Location Information
Community
Eskasoni
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
Bras d'Or Lake Biosphere Region Association
NOC Code
Administrative assistants (13110)
Experience Required
Yes
Available Openings
1
Pay Type
Salary
Pay Period
Bi-Weekly
Remuneration Per Pay Period
Estimated Weekly Hours
—
Start Date
—
End Date
—
Language
English
Language Proficiency Level
Posted on
May 17th 2025
Expires
June 16th 2025