Membership Clerk

Serpent River First Nation

Customer Service, Office & Administration

POSTED: 4 weeks ago

Serpent River First Nation

5077

November 22, 2024

Full Time

Position Summary:
The Membership Clerk is responsible for the accuracy of the Serpent River First Nation Band membership list, ensures all vital statistics records are in order and issuance of Indian Status/Band membership cards. This position will work in the absence of the full-time Membership Clerk or as needed based on schedule and /or workload.

Position Duties
- Maintains the Indian Register and Band List.
- Assists any individual who is applying for registration as a status Indian or band member, by guiding them through the related band policies or referring them to various organizations for conducting investigative research through archival material.
- Checking all pertinent details with the Indian Registry Administrators and carefully examining the supporting documents to determine applicants' eligibility
- Verifying the information provided on the application form and ensuring that the information is consistent with the information in the Indian Register.
- Posting a copy of the band change reports in the band office on a monthly basis for a period of three years in accordance with the Indian Act.
- Informing individuals of the decisions made by the registrar concerning their applications for Indian status.
- Issuing status cards to registered Indians in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensures that the integrity of the Indian Registry Program is maintained at all times.
- Ensuring the Indian Lands Registry is accurate and is reflected in the records of the administration.
- Other duties as may be assigned.

- A minimum education level of Grade 12 or equivalent with a minimum one (1) year experience in environment directly related to the duties of the position and/or filing
- Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
- Knowledge of the Indian Registry process, related policies and membership resources
- Knowledge of Indian Act.
- Knowledge of file management techniques and practices
- Proven ability to conduct administrative paperwork, and perform office duties
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and oral communications skills
- Experience in advanced keyboarding, word processing, and other software applications such as PowerPoint, spreadsheets, internet browsers
- Knowledge of the Seven Grandfather Teachings