Visitor Centre Counsellor (Summer Student Position)

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Under the direction of the Visitor Centre Manager and Executive Director, the Visitor Centre Counsellor is responsible for the following:

Visitor Engagement:
Greet & welcome visitors with enthusiasm and a friendly demeanor.
Provide accurate and up-to-date information about local attractions, events, accommodations, dining options, and activities.
Tailor recommendations to suit the interests and preferences of individual visitors.
Respond to inquiries in person, over the phone, and via email with professionalism and a customer-oriented approach.

Information Dissemination:
Distribute brochures, maps, and promotional materials to assist visitors in navigating the area.
Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the local area’s history, culture, and points of interest.
Stay informed about upcoming events, festivals, and community happenings to provide relevant information to visitors.

Local Business Support:
Promote and advocate for local businesses by highlighting their products, services, and special offerings.
Facilitate partnerships between visitors and local businesses, fostering economic growth within the community.
Assist with the coordination of joint marketing initiatives to promote the region.

Visitor Centre Operations:
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the Visitor Centre space.
Ensure that displays, exhibits, and information materials are well-presented and regularly updated.
Assist in the management of visitor centre inventory, including brochures and promotional materials.
Coffee shop Barista duties include preparation of coffee beverages for customers.
Ice cream and milkshake serving during the summer months.
Gift shop customer service and point of sale software system.

Keep the shop organized and clean. Conduct monthly and annual inventory of items. Arrange displays to be appealing and keep items circulating.

Data Collection and Reporting:
Record visitors and their inquiries, feedback, and requests to contribute to the enhancement of services and offerings.
Track visitor trends, interests, and demographic information.
Collaborate with the Chamber of Commerce team to develop strategies based on collected data.

Networking and Outreach:
Establish and maintain positive relationships with local businesses, community partners, and tourism stakeholders.
Attend Chamber of Commerce events, local tourism meetings, and workshops to stay informed and connected with the industry.

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of the local area’s attractions, businesses, and points of interest.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Proficiency in using computer software for data entry, communication, and information retrieval.
  • Knowledge of and ability to use Social Media as a marketing tool is an asset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and handle a fast-paced environment.
  • Discretion and judgment in dealing with confidential/sensitive documents and inquiries;

Working Conditions:
This is a position based at the Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centre. The role may require standing for extended periods, handling information materials, and engaging with visitors from diverse backgrounds.  Weekends, holidays, and evening shifts may be required to accommodate visitor centre hours and events. Benefits include, staff discounts, fun atmosphere, training opportunities, and regional familiarization tours.

Wage:

$18/hour

 

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in working with the Williams Lake Tourism Discovery Centre. Applications can be emailed (please mention Visitor Centre Counsellor Summer Student in the Subject line) to:

Tamara Garreau

Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce

1660 Broadway Ave S.

Williams Lake, BC V2G 2V8

Email: tamara@wlchamber.ca

 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2024.

Water Quality Monitoring Specialist

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Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Kamloops, Smithers, Williams Lake (Hybrid)

Water Quality Monitoring Specialist
$67,728.87 – $77,012.22 annually, plus $36.53 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Smithers

The Environment and Climate Monitoring Section delivers provincial air, groundwater, snow, and water quality monitoring networks. The section directs monitoring equipment procurement and installation, data collection and management activities, quality assurance procedures, and reporting of air-water quality trends.

The Water Quality Monitoring Specialist coordinates Provincial Ambient Surface Water Quality Programs by providing expertise, operational support, technical services and guidance to government management and staff, contractors, volunteers, clients, and stakeholders. With the Water Sustainability Act as a regulatory background and adhering to Ambient Water Quality Guidelines, the position provides technical advisory services and specialist advice in areas of water quality testing, data collection and analysis, data quality assurance/quality control and the preparation and distribution of reports and other related information to a variety of recipients.

Qualifications for this role include:

  • Undergraduate degree or higher in water resource management, biology, physical or environmental science, or other relevant natural resource management field AND 1 year of directly related experience*; OR
  • A recognized diploma in one of the above fields, AND 2 years of directly related experience*, OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and related experience* may be considered.

*Related experience includes the following:

  • Experience planning and carrying out water resource monitoring activities and reporting on fresh surface water quality conditions.
  • Experience conducting scientific or technical data collection and analysis, ideally related to fresh surface water quality, as well as using field-deployed collection and monitoring equipment (e.g., data loggers).
  • Experience providing professional, technical or scientific expertise, advice and recommendations to senior management, external stakeholders and to others with respect to fresh surface water quality issues.
  • Experience conducting technical tasks and preparing technical documents (e.g., technical reports, statistical analyses, project plans, briefing materials, etc.).
  • Experience communicating/interacting with public (e.g., public meeting presentations, sitting on advisory committees, training/auditing volunteer/lay samplers).

For more information and to apply online by April 23, 2024, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/111101

Cashier

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Timber Mart 100 Mile House is seeking a Full-Time Cashier that can exhibit a positive, friendly, helpful attitude!

Responsibilities:

  • Communicate effectively with customers, colleagues and management.
    Maintain a professional demeanor and attitude with team members and customers.
  • Able to process cash, debit and credit card transactions with attention to detail.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Cash out at days end.

Previous experience will be considered an asset.

Starting Wage: $18/Hour

Please apply in person with resume

Ask for Gavin or Management

Indigenous Relations Team Lead

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Ministry of Forests
100 Mile House, Clearwater, Kamloops, Merritt (Hybrid)

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work a number of days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position is also posted as a STO 27 under requisition 111314.

Indigenous Relations Team Lead
$75,454.69 – $96,020.36 annually

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) works with regional and district operations to plan, develop, and auction the province’s timber. Three principles guide BCTS operations: forest sector safety, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and sustainable forest management.

BCTS employees have the opportunity to impact public and private forests, communities, the economy and the lives of British Columbians in positive and unique ways. To find out more about our program, check out the BCTS website.

The Indigenous Relations Team Lead develops and maintains positive relationships with Indigenous Peoples to advance true and lasting reconciliation. The position will supervise Indigenous Relations Liaisons. The role will lead engagement and reconciliation efforts and facilitate complex legal consultation processes with Indigenous Peoples. The role will also lead and support the negotiation and implementation of agreements that contribute to effective and durable relationships with Indigenous Peoples. The role leads activities where a First Nation overlaps with many business areas and in situations involving more complex First Nations interests or initiatives.

Explore the value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests.

Qualifications for this role include:

  • Registered, or eligible for registration, as professional (i.e., Registered Professional Forester) with the British Columbia association as required by the specialty area, and three (3) years of experience related to natural resource (i.e., forestry) or Indigenous Peoples relationship management. Registered Forest Technologist do not qualify as professionals under this classification series.
  • Experience in successfully negotiating/mediating solutions with Indigenous Peoples’ communities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must possess at minimum a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence that does not limit or restrict the ability to conduct the duties of the job.

For more information and to apply online by April 23, 2024, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/111428

Cold Storage Warehouse Worker

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Fast Paced Warehouse looking to hire 2 part-time employees for the tree planting season April – June. Entry level position in the silviculture warehouse industry. Employment skills: Ability to load trailers with boxes of seedlings weighing up to 40lbs. Locating and identifying stock, inventory input, and property maintenance. An ability to follow instructions along with punctuality, communication and commitment are all key attributes. Experience with pallet jacks and lift equipment is an asset. Wage will be $22-$55 per hour (based on performance). Employees have some flexibility in choosing hours and days of availability during our 6 day week. Please feel free to contact us at jjent@telus.net for further information.

Sunday-Friday 7am-7pm.

Customer Service Representative

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New Waves Pool & Spa has an immediate need for a dedicated full time Customer Care & Sales Specialist.  Responsibilities include front counter sales, inventory control & purchasing, shipping & receiving.  Knowledge of online sales & marketing would be an asset

This position requires a positive personality with a passion to provide excellent customer service, strong work ethic, time management, organizational skills, and a willingness to learn.  Work week is 38 hours, Tuesday to Saturday.  The right candidate will be provided with ongoing expertise training from our specialized vendors.  Wage $19 – $23/hour depending on experience.

Please drop off or email resumes in person at 74 Broadway Ave. N., Williams Lake, BC.

Ask to speak to Rick or Dawn OR by email to new.waves@shawcable.com

Surveyor

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Looking for someone to help me on a project in William Lake.

Surveyor- Take pictures and measurements at a site where we will be installing our equipment.

Pays- $150 for 2 hours of work.

Please, contact me by email at ednaleme@lemee.tech or call +1 619 319 4427

 

 

Operations and Maintenance Assistant

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Operations and Maintenance Assistant

The West Moberly First Nations (WMFN) is located a 35 minutes’ drive/40 kms northwest of Chetwynd, BC at the west end of Moberly Lake. The area is surrounded by the lake and rivers, trees, and mountains. Our community values its mission which is to positively enhance the procession of West Moberly First Nations ethics with respect, honesty, fairness, integrity, and self-motivation by promoting open communication with members, Chief & Council, and staff.

About the position

 

The Operations and Maintenance Assistant is responsible for working with the Operations &

Maintenance staff for water, sewer, grounds, and other infrastructure maintenance for the

WMFN Community. Ensure daily, monthly, seasonal, and annual operational and maintenance activities are conducted to support the Nation’s infrastructure assets and services, conducted in accordance with applicable permits and workplans.

Responsibilities:

  • Comply with submission of:
  • Criminal Records Check, including Vulnerable Sectors.
  • Current driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract.
  • Oath of Confidentiality; and
  • Take direction from the Operations & Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Comply with all WMFN Policies, procedures, and protocols.

 

Water Treatment System, Sewer and Wastewater Management System

  • Provide quality control of the Community’s infrastructure asset, including water treatment system, wastewater management system, fire hydrants, surface water management, including ditches and culverts, manholes.
  • Assist with maintenance and/or installation of any water or sewage line.
  • Assist Maintenance Assistant with maintenance and cleaning of sewer lift station. Other sewer Infrastructure monitoring and/or maintenance duties as requested and approved by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Roads & Bridges, and Municipal Services

  • Assist with maintenance of roads and bridges.
  • Clear roads of snow and other debris.
  • Snow removal at entrances and sidewalks around all band administration buildings.

Lawns and Grounds

  • Maintain fencing, repairing and replacing when necessary.
  • Ensure Right-of-Ways are clear of debris for safe passage
  • Mow lawns, weed and ensure park areas are tidy and well maintained. Maintain clearance around fire hydrants.
  • Maintain community grounds such as community park areas and infrastructure, fences, ditches, etc as approved by the Maintenance Supervisor, Housing/Capital Coordinator within personal capability limits of skill set.
  • Other community building and grounds maintenance duties as requested and approved by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Housing

  • Repair minor damages and conducting regular maintenance to housing and band infrastructure as approved by the Maintenance Supervisor, Housing/Capital Coordinator within personal capability limits of skill set.
  • Report problems to the Maintenance Supervisor and assist in the determination of solutions to situations as they arise.
  • Assist the elders with their housing requests of maintenance.
  • Other housing maintenance and infrastructure duties as requested and approved by the Maintenance Supervisor.

WMFN Vehicles, Small Engine and Equipment

  • Check and replace small engine parts and make minor repairs.
  • Sharpening and replacing saw blades and chains on bush and chain saws on a regular schedule.
  • Ensure WMFN vehicles and machinery have adequate fluids.
  • Ensure WMFN vehicles and machinery receive regular service and maintenance work is done as required.
  • Keep maintenance truck clean and maintained.
  • Other vehicle, small engine and equipment maintenance duties as requested and approved by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Administration and Other Duties

  • Assist Summer Students to ensure they are shown how to properly operate equipment in accordance with WorkSafe BC Standards.
  • Participate in delivery of all Operations Maintenance field employees’ job training and safety training.
  • Assist Housing Coordinator by ensuring a safety meeting are held each morning, take minutes and provide assistance on any task required.
  • Pick up and delivery of goods approved by the Maintenance Supervisor, etc.
  • Keep inventory of supplies and replenish as needed.

Competencies and Skills:

Education and Work Experience:

  • Post-secondary education, formal training in business, related trade or property management certificate.
  • Water and Wastewater Certificate and other safety tickets an asset
  • Knowledge of First Nation Housing Program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of INAC and CMHC policies, regulations and procedures, housing construction, renovation, and inspection as per Canada and BC building codes.
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety standards, including WCB regulations.
  • Concise phone manner and communication style both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills to effectively prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Effective interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
  • Working knowledge of basic record keeping and bookkeeping/accounting procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
  • Willingness to participate in ongoing training associated with federally funded certifications related to Water Treatment and Wastewater Management.
  • Intermediate skills using a variety of computerized software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint), related databases and the Internet.
  • Possess Valid driver’s license and abstract.
  • Comply with Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector.
  • Ability to speak Cree is considered an asset.

What We Offer

 

A flexible work life, 70 hours every 2 weeks, including possible evening and weekend hours, a competitive salary with the opportunity to learn this very important role for our Nation.

How to Apply

 

Interested candidates can email their cover letter and resume to jobs@westmo.org, no later than April 12,2024 at 12:OO.

Salary Range

 

$38,220 to $50,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Partnership Agreement Lead

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Partnership Agreement Lead

About the position

The Partnership Agreement Lead is responsible for ensuring the partnership agreements are adhered to as per the West Moberly First Nations Chief and Councils direction on the Caribou negotiated agreements.

Agreement Administration

  • Be fully aware of the Caribou Partnership Agreement between the Provincial and Federal government, Saulteau First Nations and West Moberly First Nations.
  • Review agreements, reporting requirements and relationships with internal and external stakeholders including government agencies, business partners and others.
  • Attend all meetings to ensure WMFN’s input is provided and that timelines are adhered to as per the agreement.
  • This position may have direct reports the lead will be responsible for.

Protected Land and Reporting

  • Be familiar with background materials and historical information relating to WMFN’s history and the Caribou Partnership Agreement.
  • Understand the park’s geography and its boundaries.
  • Work with members, Chief and Council to understand protected lands, watershed management, maternal pen planning boundaries and prepare recommendations for review.
  • Communicate and foster relationships with Elders and community members and government.
  • Prepare materials and reports to explain Caribou Partnership Agreements and all updates to Land Use Manger, Chief and Council.

The Successful Candidate

Your toolkit will bring:

  • Self motivation with strong interpersonal skills and confidence with the ability to speak to and report back to members, Chief and Council.
  • A positive outlook on work and life balance and can put a plan together that ensures objectives are met.
  • Knowledge of WMFN traditions, hunting, fishing and trapping practices. Able to provide a clean criminal record.

 

Education and Work Experience:

  • Post-secondary education or formal training in Biology, Ecology, First Nations Studies, and Land Agreements — would be an asset.
  • 1 years’ administrative processes and legislative understanding within a first nations community preferred.
  • 2 years’ experience working within a First Nations community preferred.
  • Understanding of interpreting and applying natural resource management as per First Nations culture and western science.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of key issues, legislation, policies and procedures related to first nations administration.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and administer financial documents.
  • Strong team leadership and management skills including ability to establish good working relationships, both internally and with external stakeholders and to mitigate and manage conflict using sound judgement.
  • Ability to confidentially speak to community members, partners and Chief and Council to make them aware of partnership agreements.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills to effectively prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
  • Intermediate skills using a variety of computerized software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint), related databases and the Internet.

What We Offer

 

Full time employment, 70 hours bi-weekly, (hours may vary and overtime may be required depending upon the study), a comprehensive salary, and benefits package.

How to Apply

 

Interested candidates can email their resume and a cover letter outlining previous related experiences, by no later than 12PM Apri112,2024. Please send the application to jobs@westmo.org

 

Salary Range

 

$65,000 to $80,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

HOME SHARE PROVIDER

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The Williams Lake Association for Community Living is seeking home share providers (individuals or families) to share your home with an adult affected by an intellectual disability. Home share providers support the individual to be a participating member of their community by helping him or her to develop natural supports and strengthen existing networks.

Successful applicants will have experience supporting adults affected by an intellectual disability, hold a valid first aid certificate and a class five drivers license, complete a satisfactory home study and criminal record check.

Wage: $36,000.00/Year

To apply, please email resume to wlacl.im@gmail.com