Taykwa Tagamou Nation is seeking a highly motivated, confident, organized individual to
provide administrative support to the Community Climate and Energy Manager. The Energy
Project Program Assistant will coordinate meetings; maintain a records management system;
perform sensitive tasks; draft correspondence; prepare presentations and briefs; ensure timely
accurate communications; attend meetings as requested and be responsible for the overall
administrative office. The Energy Project Program Assistant will also be responsible for the
innovative Solar, EV charging, and Capacity Building projects in Taykwa Tagamou Nation.
Responsibilities
• Use templates and follow company writing standards and processes to produce high quality
deliverables as part of project implementation & grant management program
• Maintain quality results by following proposal-writing standards including readability and
consistency
• Simultaneously manage multiple project deliverables
• Coordinating meetings, taking meeting minutes, following up with key actions
• Create and assist Power Point presentations to the community & different stakeholders
• Research and assist with grants, and other government funding opportunities for Community
solar, energy storage and retrofits
• Drafts agendas and prepares and distributes background information, documentation, and
materials
• Take minutes of meetings, summarize information, highlight decisions and commitments and
distributes to participants
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Must have basic knowledge of First Nation history, community dynamics, and respectful
engagement practices
• Must have experience or demonstrated commitment to learning about energy literacy,
renewable energy solutions, or community-based energy initiatives
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as required
• Must possess a valid Ontario class ‘G’ driver’s license
• Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and experience with productivity applications such as Microsoft Office 365, Excel,
Outlook, and Power Point
• Time management skills and multi-tasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal
supervision
• Experience in records management is an asset
• Experience related to First Nation and corporate governance including the First Nation political
environment is required.
Submit Letter of Application, Resume and three recent work references (one being from your
most recent supervisor/manager) and must include copies of Certificate(s) of Qualification no
later than: June 5, 2026
A complete work description is available upon request. Preference and Priority will be given to Taykwa Tagamou
Nation Applicants. We wish to thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
By email: resumes@taykwatagamou.com
By fax: 705-272-5785
By mail: P.O. Box 3310, RR#2, Cochrane, ON. P0L 1C0
Posted: May 22, 2026