Job Description/Duties:

This position is responsible for working within the Host Society structure to support the General Manager, assist in financial management and controls, assist in the project management of Games activities, manage games office operations and support the Vice-President of the Administration and Finance Division. This is an evolving position and responsibilities may shift over time. Titles may be adjusted from time to time to accurately reflect responsibilities.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications: • Minimum two years experience in responsible administrative/secretarial position; post-secondary studies in Business/Recreation or Office Administration Program. Combination of education and work experience will be considered. Desirable Qualifications: • Previous Games or related experience would be an asset. • Fluent in both Official Languages would be an asset. Knowledge: • Sound computer skills in a Microsoft environment, including Simply Accounting, Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Skills and Abilities: • Outstanding planning and coordination skills. • Strong administrative and organizational skills. • Excellent verbal, written, electronic and related communication skills and capacities. • Significant ability to work in a complex environment, involving a multitude of simultaneous and concurrent tasks, operations and requests. • Ability to work effectively within an organizational structure that includes both staff and volunteer components. • Personal Suitability: • Strong and flexible team orientation and management style. • Demonstrated support for, comfort with, understanding of, and capability to work within a mixed volunteer and staff leadership model. Ability to establish a positive working relationship with staff and volunteers. • Willingness to work variable hours, including some evenings and weekends.

How to Apply:

Please email resumes to chris.milner@awg2012.org

The Organizing Committee for the 2012 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse Yukon