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Dakwakada

Investment vehicle for First Nations assets

Office Assistant

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
CA$30/hr
Mid
Bachelor's
Whitehorse, YT, Canada
In PersonApplicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Administrative & Executive AssistanceAdministrative Support

About the job

Requirements
  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • At least 1 year of experience in a window and door manufacturing company is required.
  • At least 1 year of experience as an office assistant in a commercial fabrication and installation setting is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience working with inventory is required.
  • At least 1 year of experience preparing timesheets and using time-tracking software for payroll is required.
  • Experience in accounts receivable, including creating orders and invoicing, is required.
  • Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and safe work practices is required.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules for aluminum and glass installation projects.
  • Schedule installation and repair crews based on project priorities and timelines.
  • Coordinate with crews, subcontractors, clients, and site teams to help projects stay on schedule.
  • Communicate schedule changes and ensure crews have the required materials, equipment, and site access.
  • Order equipment and materials from vendors and track shipments to project sites.
  • Arrange travel and accommodations for work crews when required.
  • Prepare and process timesheets and expense submissions for payroll.
  • Perform basic bookkeeping tasks, including preparing purchase orders and invoices in the accounting system.
  • Maintain inventory records for office and project materials.
  • Respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries or direct them to the appropriate person.
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, forms, meeting agendas, presentations, and other administrative documents.
  • Assist with contract administration, filing, document scanning, photocopying, and mail distribution.
  • Attend meetings, record minutes, and support general office coordination activities.
  • Maintain office supply inventory and arrange servicing of office equipment as needed.
  • Sort, process, and verify receipts, expenditures, forms, and other related documents.
  • Assist with organizing workflow and supporting other office staff as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • A degree in Information Management is an asset.

About the company

Dakwakada Capital Investments is a privately held investment firm in Whitehorse that acts as an independent, northern-focused vehicle for the Champagne and Aishihik Trust. It directs capital to Yukon-grown sectors—especially construction, manufacturing, energy, and property—holding stakes in companies such as Castle Rock Enterprises, Kilrich Industries, Icefield Tools, and the RAB Energy Group/Northerm. It pools capital for its sole shareholder, acquiring stakes in operating businesses and managing a diversified Yukon portfolio. Its goal is to grow and manage assets for the Champagne and Aishihk Trust, expanding value in Yukon-based businesses while preserving long-term asset control for the Trust; its sole-shareholder structure and regional focus align investments with First Nations asset management.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Whitehorse, Canada

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • CanNor funded Northerm's commercial aluminum expansion on February 19, 2026.
  • Castle Rock won Whitehorse housing work, including the Ryder Apartments replacement, in 2026.
  • Dakwakada's 2026 website shows holdings across Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, and Alaska.

What critics are saying

  • Castle Rock's Haines Junction soil-treatment facility faces resident opposition and YESAB scrutiny.
  • Dakwakada depends heavily on construction and manufacturing; project delays hit cash flow quickly.
  • A failed environmental review stalls Castle Rock work and cuts Trust distributions.

What makes Dakwakada unique

  • CAFN-owned capital gives Dakwakada patient, place-based control over Yukon businesses.
  • It combines construction, manufacturing, real estate, and Panache Ventures exposure.
  • Majority ownership of RAB Energy/Northerm creates integrated northern building-products scale.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options