Emergency Medical Responder ( EMR ) – on-call – Bella Coola

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Emergency Medical Responder ( EMR )

BC Emergency Health Services

Casual / On-Call Positions

– Bella Cola –

Bring your skills as a Paramedic to BC Emergency Health Services!

Open the door to your career in beautiful British Columbia. You will contribute to and promote a culture that is patient focused, supportive and respectful of all individuals embracing BCEHS values and guaranteeing that all interactions are performed with professionalism, courtesy, dignity, and respect.

Casual/On-Call Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) & Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) job highlights:

Work is available throughout B.C. – can relocate to different regions to experience different lifestyles
Provide patient care in pre-hospital emergency situations and transport by ambulance
Opportunity to move into regular positions with paid benefits, pension, vacation

What you’ll do:

Working as a paramedic, every shift is guaranteed to be different. Some of the most challenging things you will face will include working effectively with a team in emotionally charged situations, communicating with distressed family and bystanders, clearly documenting complex events, and practicing diplomacy and empathy when your role may be misunderstood. Some situations will be unpredictable and demand independent, quick decisions where there may not be a clear “right” answer. In this role, you can expect to:

Provide patient care and transportation by ambulance in pre-hospital emergency situations, always using critical thinking and safe work practices.
Advocate for patients through effective communication with colleagues, allied health care professionals and public safety partners.
Be responsible for the safe operation of ambulances.
Identify issues and strategies to address complex program or system-wide issues which will enhance service delivery and patient care.
What you bring:

Qualifications:

[If you don’t feel you have the qualifications please contact our local manager, Geraldine Elkins 250-305-6260]

Current EMR/PCP license to practice in the province of British Columbia (issued by EMALB)
Class 1, 2 or 4 BC driver’s license (or out of province equivalent), or the ability to obtain within 6 months from your start date.
Current driver’s abstract demonstrating a safe driving record.
Work permit for Canada (or able to obtain).
Minimum availability of eight day and/or night shifts per month.

Skills:

Strong mental resiliency and maturity; highly functional in a dynamic environment
Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019)
As a strong asset for consideration, our successful candidate will have knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety.
We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. If you require accommodation through the recruitment process, please reach out to careers@bcehs.ca .

Once we have received your online application, you will be assigned a Talent Acquisition Representative and will be asked to forward a more detailed application form along with your other pre-requisite documents.

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What We Bring:

Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services, and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as the San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
The ability to take your career anywhere in British Columbia.
Benefits for on-call employees are compensated in lieu of benefits as 17% of gross pay; benefits, vacation, and pension upon transfer to regular part-time or full-time positions.

What We Do:

The British Columbia Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) is the lead Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agency in British Columbia, the largest EMS provider in Canada, and one of the largest in North America responding to over 600,000 ground calls and 7,800 air calls every year. BCEHS program is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). We are also responsible for the delivery, coordination and governance of appropriate and effective out-of-hospital and inter-facility health services throughout B.C.

BCEHS is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages, and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

Selection Process

Please see a detailed description of our selection process under the Careers section of our website: http://www.bcehs.ca/careers/career-paths/emergency-medical-responder/application-process

Please note, all new employees are required to attend an 8-day training and orientation program in Vancouver. Successful completion is part of an employee’s probation and is a pre-requisite to working on ambulance or being scheduled in the station.

Questions?

Please contact our external recruitment help desk via email at careers@bcehs.ca. For more information on the unique opportunities that BCEHS has to offer, visit www.bcehs.ca/careers

Additional Resources

Have you seen our latest recruitment video, featuring some of our fantastic paramedics and managers across the province?  Check out this section of our website, www.bcehs.ca/joinus where you can view the video and sign up for our mailing list if you’re not quite ready to apply but want to learn more.

If you do not yet hold a BC class 1, 2 or 4 driver’s license, please visit the ICBC website for more information.

Union:                                 Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of BC

Job Location:                       Various locations across BC

Job Type:                             Casual / On-Call

Hourly Rate:

PCPIV 32.30 – $44.78/hr as per the 2022-2025 APADBA Collective Agreement

EMR 29.48/hr – $38.12/hr as per the 2022-2025 APADBA Collective Agreement

Closing Date:                       Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Primary Care Paramedic ( PCP ) – on-call – Bella Coola

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Primary Care Paramedic

BC Emergency Health Services

– Bella Coola –

Bring your skills as a Paramedic to BC Emergency Health Services!

Open the door to your career in beautiful British Columbia. You will contribute to and promote a culture that is patient focused, supportive and respectful of all individuals embracing BCEHS values and guaranteeing that all interactions are performed with professionalism, courtesy, dignity, and respect.

 

Casual/On-Call Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) & Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) job highlights:

Work is available throughout B.C. – can relocate to different regions to experience different lifestyles
Provide patient care in pre-hospital emergency situations and transport by ambulance
Opportunity to move into regular positions with paid benefits, pension, vacation

What you’ll do:

Working as a paramedic, every shift is guaranteed to be different. Some of the most challenging things you will face will include working effectively with a team in emotionally charged situations, communicating with distressed family and bystanders, clearly documenting complex events, and practicing diplomacy and empathy when your role may be misunderstood. Some situations will be unpredictable and demand independent, quick decisions where there may not be a clear “right” answer. In this role, you can expect to:

Provide patient care and transportation by ambulance in pre-hospital emergency situations, always using critical thinking and safe work practices.
Advocate for patients through effective communication with colleagues, allied health care professionals and public safety partners.
Be responsible for the safe operation of ambulances.
Identify issues and strategies to address complex program or system-wide issues which will enhance service delivery and patient care.

What you bring:

Qualifications:

Current EMR/PCP license to practice in the province of British Columbia (issued by EMALB)
Class 1, 2 or 4 BC driver’s license (or out of province equivalent), or the ability to obtain within 6 months from your start date.
Current driver’s abstract demonstrating a safe driving record.
Work permit for Canada (or able to obtain).
Minimum availability of eight day and/or night shifts per month.

Skills:

Strong mental resiliency and maturity; highly functional in a dynamic environment
Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019)
As a strong asset for consideration, our successful candidate will have knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety.
We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. If you require accommodation through the recruitment process, please reach out to careers@bcehs.ca .

Once we have received your online application, you will be assigned a Talent Acquisition Representative and will be asked to forward a more detailed application form along with your other pre-requisite documents.

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What We Bring:

Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services, and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as the San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
The ability to take your career anywhere in British Columbia.
Benefits for on-call employees are compensated in lieu of benefits as 17% of gross pay; benefits, vacation, and pension upon transfer to regular part-time or full-time positions.

What We Do:

The British Columbia Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) is the lead Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agency in British Columbia, the largest EMS provider in Canada, and one of the largest in North America responding to over 600,000 ground calls and 7,800 air calls every year. BCEHS program is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). We are also responsible for the delivery, coordination and governance of appropriate and effective out-of-hospital and inter-facility health services throughout B.C.

BCEHS is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages, and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

Selection Process

Please see a detailed description of our selection process under the Careers section of our website: http://www.bcehs.ca/careers/career-paths/emergency-medical-responder/application-process

Please note, all new employees are required to attend an 8-day training and orientation program in Vancouver. Successful completion is part of an employee’s probation and is a pre-requisite to working on ambulance or being scheduled in the station.

Questions?

Please contact our external recruitment help desk via email at careers@bcehs.ca. For more information on the unique opportunities that BCEHS has to offer, visit www.bcehs.ca/careers

Additional Resources

Have you seen our latest recruitment video, featuring some of our fantastic paramedics and managers across the province?  Check out this section of our website, www.bcehs.ca/joinus where you can view the video and sign up for our mailing list if you’re not quite ready to apply but want to learn more.

If you do not yet hold a BC class 1, 2 or 4 driver’s license, please visit the ICBC website for more information.

Union:                                 Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers of BC

Job Location:                       Various locations across BC

Job Type:                             Casual / On-Call

Hourly Rate:

PCPIV 32.30 – $44.78/hr as per the 2022-2025 APADBA Collective Agreement
EMR 29.48/hr – $38.12/hr as per the 2022-2025 APADBA Collective Agreement

Closing Date:                       Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Secwepemc Curriculum Specialist

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Job Posting

Esk’etemc is a vibrant and robust organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community. As such, the Esk’etemc invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.

POSITION TITLE: Secwépemc Curriculum Specialist

DEPARTMENT: C7élsten̓s re Secwépemc ne Ck̓úl̓tens ell ne Xqwelténs – Language & Culture Department – Education

SUPERVISOR: Élkstmens re xqweltén es tsetsét.s – Language Coordinator

TERMS: Full-Time, Permanent

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position is responsible for the overall development and implementation, of a Secwepemctsín educational and cultural strategic plan and services for Esk’etemc community members – this will involve facilitating speakers to teach the language, curriculum development, researching, and transcribing. As well, the candidate must have the passion and commitment to participate in Esk’etemc community language champion programs such as “Elders Speak” and mentorships to ensure the perpetuation, promotion, and revitalization of Secwepemctsín through various projects, programs, and marketing of the language. It is high priority for the candidate to increase the number of Esk’etemc speakers and to follow the developed language fluency and revitalization plan.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (95%):

Overseeing the coordination, facilitation, creation, and implementation of language educational programs for Secwepemctsín, with a focus on the dialect of the Esk’etemc, as identified by the Esk’etemc and in collaboration with the Language and Culture coordinator and Education Director.

Strategic Leadership:

  • Fundraising by writing and submitting proposals for the purpose of teaching Secwépemc language and culture, developing curriculum, and submitting all reporting requirements in a timely manner – in accordance with Esk’etemc language revitalization plan
  • Develop a curriculum for all age groups, learning styles, and ability.
  • Establish and maintain excellent rapport with colleagues and clients.
  • Assist the Esk’etemc Language and Culture program Coordinator and Multimedia Specialist to develop an Esk’etemc Publishing Plan to produce authentic Esk’etemc resource material to support teaching/education programs, including research.
  • Implement and promote the Language, History and Culture revitalization plan.
  • Uphold the Shuswap Nation Declaration to work in unity to preserve, record, enhance and perpetuate our Secwépemc language, history, and culture.
  • To provide sound leadership and foster team spirit so the staff will help to continually review and update our L&C strategic plan.
  • Promotes and enhances the integrity of the Western Dialect of the Secwepemctsín and ensure that staff and members are given priority in participating in the L&C programs and services.

Community Relations and Outreach Activities:

  • Initiate outreach activities to attract Esk’etemc language learners.
  • Support the Elders and language champions of Esk’etemc community members.
  • Work with the language and culture staff to increase the number of Esk’etemc language learners and fluent speakers of all ages within the community.
  • Participate in inter-community communication by identifying language champions and building rapport with local elders, fluent speakers, traditional knowledge holders, and cultural experts.
  • Participate in Esk’etemc Ceremonies and Welcoming for internal and external community partnerships and stakeholders.
  • Work closely with and collaborate with on-site elders when developing curriculum.
  • Assist with special projects as required.
  • Work with the Language and Culture Coordinator, Language teachers and staff at Sxoxomic and other Community Services with on the land projects as a Secwépemc Curriculum Specialist. Help facilitate and teach cultural activities while using Secwepemctsín when doing the work.

Educating the Public:

  • Mobilize the community goal of returning Secwepemctsín to everyday use and intergenerational transmission by organizing and facilitating language classes.
  • Coordinate with the Language and Culture Coordinator and assist in facilitating regular language classes for Esk’et community. Informal classes in the evening and sometimes on weekends, depending on cultural or on the land camps, no rigid guidelines, learning outcomes, and reporting criteria.

Research, Reporting and Administrative Policies:

  • Develop an annual teacher plan, including measurable goals and objectives, and present to L&C Dept
  • Assist with gathering information for proposals that focus on the enhancement and revival of Secwépemc language, history, and culture.
  • Assist with gathering information to update the Language Status Assessment for the Esk’etemc community.
  • Responsible for providing written and verbal reports, including an annual report by March 31st – including statistics related to Esk’etemc learners/speakers.
  • Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Esk’etemc policies, standards, and procedures, and as directed by the Language and Culture Coordinator and Education Department Manager.
  • Maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of the Language & Culture Department and Esk’etemc.

Professional Certification, Education and Experience:

  • Master’s Degree or Enrolled in a Master’s Degree in Linguistics or Curriculum Development and at minimum 1 year of experience and knowledge in the Secwépemc language.
  • A willingness to be mentored in curriculum development is required.
  • Must be willing to continually upgrade knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Must pass Criminal Record Check.
  • Must have a current valid BC Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Must be passionate and dedicated to the enhancement, perpetuation, and revitalization of Esk’etemc dialect of the Secwépemc Language.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage concurrent activities, keeping staff and colleagues informed.
  • Current involvement in the Secwépemc Nation.
  • Must have strong teamwork and cooperation, service orientation and problem solving and judgement skills with the ability to work in multi-cultural settings.
  • Travel may be a requirement (Not an 8 am to 4 pm work requirement as classes/culture camps may in the evening and weekends.)

HOURS OF WORK: Normal Day shifts – 7 hours/day (70 hours bi-weekly). Non-normal shifts may be required.

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, it is Esk’etemc Policy to practice preferential hiring for Aboriginal peoples. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Deadline for the Job posting is December 8, 2023 by 5:00pm

Submit a cover letter, resume, and references to our Human Resources Department at staceyj@esketemc.ca

Class 1 Driver

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Pioneer Log Homes of BC is looking for a Certified Class 1 Driver to join our dynamic team. Position is flexible with short and long hauls available and can be either Full or Part-time, year-round. Truck & trailers, provided by employer – this is not an Owner Operator position. Wage commensurate of experience.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Transport goods and supplies to various locations. May include; hauling logs within BC (logging bunk trailer), transporting manufactured log home packages across the country (53’ step deck with sidekit), short hauls with varying types of trailers and supplies.
  • Completing daily vehicle inspections and reporting any problems. Trucks are equipped with Electronic Logbooks (ELD).
  • Complying with company and government rules and safety regulations.
  • Ensuring cargo is properly secured and loaded (I.E. straps, tiedowns, binder chains, chains, tarps, etc.)
  • Communicating with dispatch personnel
  • Performing emergency repairs when needed and basic/minor maintenance, I.E. fluid changes, filter changes, etc. Supplies provided by employer.
  • May perform other duties as required.

 

Requirements:

  • Valid Class 1 Drivers License
  • 2 years previous trucking experience, preferred.
  • Experience maintaining trucks (general repair and upkeep)
  • Ability to prioritize and respond to challenges.
  • Ability to adapt to changing weather conditions and find alternate routes when needed.
  • Drivers abstract required prior to hire.

Salary:

  • Range: $25.00-$30.00/hr (Commensurate of experience)

 

Please forward resumes to:

Email:  info@pioneerloghomesofbc.com

In person: 1527 Cariboo Hwy 97 S, Williams Lake, BC

Tl’etinqox Community Nen Coordinator

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Community Nen Coordinator

Classification: Permanent, Full time based on available funding
Salary: $40,000-$60,000 depending on experience
Location: Caretaker area of Tl’etinqox; Office location pending
Deadline: December 15, 2023

Exciting opportunity to coordinate “nen” (water, land and resource) management and planning at a community-level, and prepare for implementation in collaboration with the Tŝilhqot’in National Government and the other five Tŝilhqot’in communities!

Tl’etinqox Government is currently hiring a full-time Community Nen (Water, Lands & Resources) Coordinator to join our Lands Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for working closely with our Lands Manager in coordinating Nen planning in the community to create a community level Nen Use Plan, while working collaboratively with the Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) to develop a Tŝilhqot’in Nation-level Nen Use Plan, and assisting the community and the Tŝilhqot’in Nation to secure recognition and respect for its title, rights and jurisdiction throughout its Territory in central British Columbia.

The Community Nen Coordinator will also support community implementation of the groundbreaking tripartite framework agreement Gwets’en Nilt’i Pathway Agreement. The Community Nen Coordinator is a critical component to the success of the work going forward, and is expected to bring a range of experience working effectively with First Nations on lands and resource issues, and to build off the commitments and work already accomplished through the Nenqay Deni Accord that was signed with the Province of BC in 2016.

The Community Nen Coordinator will bring a combination of community and Indigenous knowledge, awareness and sensitivity, and communications and technical education/experience in lands and natural resource management. The successful candidate will report to the Lands Manager or designate and work closely with TNG’s Nen Planning Coordinator and Stewardship Department, including the Community Referral Worker.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Effectively engaging, communicating with, and reporting to Tl’etinqox members, reporting to TGO Lands Manager and TGO executive administration, and engaging and communicating with the TNG Nen Planning Coordinator
  • Developing a community-level Nen Use Plan and a Nation-level Nen Use Plan in collaboration with TNG and the other five (5) Tŝilhqot’in communities
  • Collaborating with the TNG Nen Planning Coordinator, five (5) other Community Nen Coordinators and contractors, professionals, and experts retained to support the work
  • At a community-level, implementing the Gwets’en Nilt’i Pathway Agreement and Nenqay Deni Accord which outline how the Tŝilhqot’in Nation, the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia will work over the next 5 years to effect the transformation and change the fundamental relationship between the parties, including with respect to lands, waters and resources
  • Developing work-plans to help prioritize and begin the work, and developing, monitoring and being responsible for budgets
  • Coordinating and scheduling community nen planning meetings and events
  • Supporting and collaborating with the TNG Stewardship Department and Nen Department as it manages lands and resource issues
  • Liaison between the Tŝilhqot’in National Government, Provincial Government, and Tŝilhqot’in communities as required for Nen planning
  • Other duties as requested

Qualifications and Professional Competencies:

  • Respectful individual with demonstrated project management experience and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • The ideal candidate would have a combination of cultural knowledge and sensitivity with technical experience with lands and resources to develop the Nen Use Plan based on input from Tŝilhqot’in leadership, community members, and diverse range of input (e.g. cultural values, science, economics). Where technical experience on lands and resources may be lacking, sufficient computer knowledge and the right combination of cultural knowledge and willingness to learn will be considered
  • Excellent communication skills including public speaking and proposal/report preparation
  • Preference will be given to candidates who possess cultural knowledge and an education in planning-, science-, or lands/water-related fields. Basic understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the general concept of mapping spatial components and familiar with IPAD for data entry an asset
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Valid BC Driver’s License, ability and willingness to travel to remote communities and travel to meetings outside of the region as required.
  • Proven record of successful working relationships with/for First Nations a strong asset, as well as successful experience working with other government agencies
  • Flexible work schedule to partake in evening engagement sessions and events as required

Please send resume and cover letter to Dr. Mitch Verde (PhD), Interim Executive Director, Tl’etinqox Government Office; mverde@tletinqox.ca

Tl’etinqox Prevention Services Manager

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POSITION TITLE: Prevention Services Manager

TERM: Full-time, Permanent

WAGE: $80,000-$110,000

SUPERVISOR: Director of Community Development

Tl’etinqox is strong and culturally grounded community focused on promoting and preserving their language and culture and providing outstanding service to community members.

Job Summary

As the Prevention Services Manager, you will lead a team of professionals offering a collaborative and holistic approach to family wellness. The Prevention Services Manager develops, operates, expands, evaluates, and enhances community-based, prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families in order to strengthen parenting capacities and help improve the safety, permanency, well-being, and recovery outcomes for children and families. The main responsibilities are:

  • Assist with the development, design and submission of proposals to funding agencies
  • Establish service priorities, evaluate current programs in relation to these priorities and ensure the development of appropriate resources and program to meet identified community needs
  • Assist in establishing a yearly budget which encompasses all expected expenses and project any unforeseeable expenses that prevention programming would incur
  • Provide leadership to create a well-motivated team capable of providing and developing high standards of performance
  • Assist with the development of job descriptions, roles and responsibilities of program staff
  • Case consult with each staff member to ensure that delivery of services meet the agency standard and within the legislation and regulations governing delivery of services
  • Provide staff with on the job training, orientation and identifying additional training needs to ensure that staff acquire the range of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to complete job duties

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related degree an asset;
  • 3 years’ experience in the Child Welfare Field;
  • Experience in providing support and supervision to high-risk youth and adults who may be participating in a non-voluntary community-based program;
  • An equivalent combination of experience and education in a related; field as well as recent supervisory experience (within the last three years);
  • Experience working with Indigenous families, children, and youth

Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of and respect for cultural diversity, particularly Indigenous culture;
  • Has a strong understanding of social, economic, political, and historical challenges in First Nations communities;
  • Is a highly resourceful team-player, who can also work independently, show initiative, and establish and maintain effective working relationships;
  • Experienced with integrated case management;
  • Has a demonstrated ability to work with individuals, groups, and families;
  • Ability to handle crisis and participate in crisis intervention;
  • Ability to participate fully in outreach activities whether individually or with community partners;
  • Values collaboration and builds trusting relationships;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Public speaking/group facilitation;
  • Respects confidentiality;
  • Demonstrated analytical approaches to problem-solving and decision-making;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), and Adobe Acrobat.

Working Conditions

  • Travel in this position is required (To: client residences, court, and other locations as necessary);
  • This work involves Individuals in personal crisis which may require you to de-escalate emotional people;
  • Self-care and safety plans are essential;
  • Regular supervision and consultation is required;
  • Hours of work are flexible and connected to services and community needs.

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Record Check;
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid BC Driver’s License;
  • Must provide a vehicle in good operating condition and appropriate vehicle insurance to meet program requirements.

SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND RESUME

Community Development Department

Yvonne.Hare@tletinqox.ca

NOTE: only screened in applicants will be contacted. As per section 41(1) of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of First Nations ancestry. Preference may also be given to applicants who can demonstrate knowledge and/or experience with Tsilhqot’in language, culture, history, and customs.

Mechanically Inclined Labourer

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PLS Parts is a locally owned and operated vehicle parts yard located in 100 Mile House

We are in search of a mechanically inclined helper at our shop.

Duties include:

  • Removing and installing car parts.
  • Removing big or small engines and knowledge of mechanics

Please send your resume stating your experience to : lisa@plspartslts.com

Wage: $22/hr.

 

Planning Forester

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Ministry of Forests

There are currently two (2) vacancies available.

This position(s) can be performed from anywhere within the BCTS Kamloops Business Area (Kamloops, Merritt, 100 Mile House, Clearwater)

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

Planning Forester
$67,931.58 – $ 86,624.56 annually

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is a unique program of the Ministry of Forests (MOF). Working collaboratively with regional and district operations, BCTS plans, develops, and auctions a substantial portion of the province’s annual available timber volume. BCTS operations are guided by three overarching principles, forest sector safety, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and sustainable forest management.

The Planning Forester analyzes and produces a wide range of data to develop integrated resource and operational plans, primarily the Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) and operating plans. The position develops and implements results and strategies to meet the FSP and ensures planning components meet legislative, operating, and certification requirements. The position provides functional direction to field team professionals and technicians with expertise in timber development, harvesting, engineering and silviculture.

Qualifications for this role include:

A Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or be eligible for registration as an RPF with the Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) and two years of experience in operational field forestry activities.
Operational field forestry activities include the following:
Timber harvesting monitoring/conformance
Cut-block development
Forest road engineering
Silviculture
Timber tenure development and administration
Planning integrated resource management
Must possess at minimum a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License that does not limit or restrict the ability to conduct the duties of the job.
For more information and to apply online by December 13, 2023, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/107283

Dispatcher

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Ministry of Forests

There are 6 separate Dispatcher opportunities in the following locations:
Kamloops, Castlegar, Parksville, Prince George, Smithers, Williams Lake

This position has full time on-site requirements.

This temporary opportunity starts in approximately February 2024 and ends in November 2024, with possibility of recall on a yearly basis.

Dispatcher
$52,803.18 to $59,607.79 (Smithers isolation pay is $36.53 bi-weekly)

Coordinate emergency management in one of BC’s mission critical programs

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is the Province of BC’s primary emergency response organization. It operates year-round to deliver its mandate for wildfire management and response to natural hazard emergencies. The BCWS operates provincially, delivering services through six fire centres, thirty-three zones and two provincial centres in Kamloops and Victoria.

This position is responsible for providing a communication link between the general public, field operations and Regional Wildfire Coordination Centres.

Qualifications for this role include:

·         Grade 12 or equivalent

Preference may be given to candidates:

who can demonstrate an accurate typing speed of 50 words per minute or greater
experience working in a demanding environment with strict timelines
experience working in an office and team setting
experience in records management or filing
experience in emergency response
experience working with computers and digital systems
experience working with Microsoft Office suite

For more information and to apply online by January 15, 2024, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/107079

Petroleum Division Manager – Vanderhoof

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Four Rivers Co-op is hiring a permanent full time PETROLEUM DIVISION MANAGER in Vanderhoof, BC.

 

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.

 

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Director of Agriculture and Energy, you will be responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to the Petroleum Division. You will ensure the growth and business development objectives you develop that support the retail vision are realized. You will accomplish this by:

  • Working with the Petroleum team to develop the annual division strategy, five-year capital development plan and ensure feasibility studies are comprehensive for the strategic opportunities to maximize future market share and growth
  • Developing the annual operating budget for the division that supports the corporate goals related to pricing, sales, margins, expenses, and inventory
  • Providing direction and oversight to the Petroleum team through coaching, mentoring and performance management. Overseeing talent acquisition, engagement, performance management and succession planning for all petroleum locations in the Four Rivers geo-region
  • Guiding the division in the execution of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the efficient, effective, and safe operations of the division
  • Maintaining Four Rivers Co-op’s high standards for customer service and ensuring a consistent brand aligned customer experience
  • Promoting the Four Rivers Co-op Health and Safety Program
  • Ensuring compliance to all legislative and regulatory requirements as well as organizational and commodity programs and policies

 

What you bring:

  • Possess a post-secondary education in a related field
  • Eight years of progressively responsible experience in the petroleum industry (retail experience preferred)
  • Five years’ experience leading teams, preferably with decentralized reporting structures
  • Proven ability to control operational costs, maximize operation efficiencies and improve growth margins.
  • Experience in an operational management capacity with commodity, financial and human resource accountabilities
  • Experience providing advice to senior executives
  • Proficient with Microsoft Suite of products and ability to learn specialized software quickly
  • You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do
  • You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives

 

Working at Four Rivers Co-operative has its PERKS! We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees that includes medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability benefits. Paid sick and personal leave,

vacation, employee rebates, EFAP, and a matched pension plan and so much more.

 

We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. The pay scale for this position is $84,000 – $105,000 per year.  Starting pay of applicants will be based off knowledge, skills, and experience.

 

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.  We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

 

To apply, contact us at 672-645-6300 or email your cover letter and resume to recruiting@fourrivers.crs

 

We thank all candidates for their interest; those selected to continue in the selection process will be contacted.