Administrative Assistant - Summer Student

At Willow Lake Métis Nation, you have the opportunity to work alongside a passionate and dedicated team in creating a sustainable future for the Nation and its citizens.

Reporting to the Office Manager, the Administrative Assistant Summer Student is involved in performing a range of administrative and clerical duties to support the operations of Willow Lake Métis Nation. This role includes assisting managers and employees, mentoring younger summer students, managing daily office tasks, and ensuring the efficient handling of general administrative activities as well and labor work with the youth students.  

 Core Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and labor support to the citizens, staff and community.
• Support staff with administrative duties and tasks.
• Assist with the preparation of content, layout and release of electronic communications to stakeholders such as brochures, mass mailings, e-newsletters, event listings, media/public announcements, social media posts and other communication elements.
• Assists and/or coordinates projects, special events and activities as required
• Manage and work alongside the high school summer student program including supervising the summer students, hands on support, job site visits, HSE requirements, etc.
• Perform other administrative duties as required such as photocopying, expenses and ordering supplies.
• Must prioritize safety and comply with the WLMN Health and Safety Manual and OHS regulations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of education at the College or University Level with preference given to applicants whose education is in the area of Administration experience, public relations or another relevant field of study.
• Labor experience
• Demonstrated communication and writing skills
• Experience using various administrative programs
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and to meet deadlines successfully under pressure
• Reliable and able to work independently
• Flexible (as some events take place in the evenings, weekends, or holidays). 

Certificate/Training Requirements: Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.

Location: Anzac, Alberta

Hours of Work: 32 hours per week: May – August 30, 2026

Pay: $20/hour

Apply: If you would like to apply, please apply via this posting or submit your resume to r.davey@wlmn.ca by 4:00 pm (MT) on May 19, 2026

Willow Lake Metis Association is an equal opportunity employer. We are excited to meet with and hire the top talent out there. We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

About Willow Lake Métis Nation

The Willow Lake Métis Nation is elected by its citizens to promote the Nation’s priorities for protecting the environment and strengthening the Indigenous community.  Throughout the Nation’s existence we have been dedicated and committed to working together for the betterment of the Métis community, maintaining our Indigenous culture and identity while also adapting to the inevitable change and impact that has surrounded us.

Willow Lake Métis people have lived on and derived their livelihood from the lands between Lac La Biche and Fort McMurray since the 1800s.  WLM people continue to use the lands in this area to exercise their Indigenous rights, sustain their culture and identity as Métis people, support their community, and pass their knowledge and way of life on to their descendants. 

Our Core Values

Community, Integrity, Identity, Culture, Sustainability

Our Vision

To effectively represent the rights-bearing community of the Willow Lake Metis; ensuring trust, cultural retention, economic stability, a sustainable environment, and a better life for all

Our Mission

By operating through a structured governance of transparency and accountability we aim to improve our community’s way of life and sovereignty through responsible leadership