Job Summary:
The Community Coordinator, is a member of the Family Wellness Team, reporting to the CAO, this position is responsible for preparing, coordinating, and conducting all activities related to the development of a Tsq’escen Child and Family Well-being Law pursuant to An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, S.C. 2019, c. 24 (“Bill C-92”).
Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Canim Lake Band policies, standards, and procedures and as
directed by the Band Administrator.
2. Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of the Tsq’escemc.
3. Coordinate and lead all Bill C-92 meetings with the Tsq’escen Child & Family Well-being Working Group
(TCFWWG).
4. Coordinates, and organizes, and at times Facilitate all Tsq’escen community engagement sessions for the
development of the Tsq’escen Child & Family Well-being Law.
5. Liaise with the TCFWWG to coordinate the development of a workplan and budget for Tsq’escen over the next 2
years to as we prepare to enter into a Coordination Agreement with Indigenous Services Canada.
6. Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary and as assigned by Working Group.
* liaise and work with the Working Group/Advisory Committee, current agency, Chief and Council, MNP
and legal counsel.
* Preparation of financial reports/deliverables as required in funding agreements.
7. Receive and review work product and deliverables from each project, confirm meet project expectations,
coordinate review by the Working Group and approvals as required by Chief and Council.
8. Monitor progress on all projects and activities; Work with project resources to resolve issues as they arise, keep
projects on track.
9. Provide regular status reports to the CAO.
The duties listed are provided as examples of area of responsibility and are not intended to create limits to responsibility but to help
understand the scope of the position. All staff are expected to be team oriented and maintain confidentiality of all information gained
while working with the organization.
Qualifications:
• Experience in negotiating agreements and contracts.
• Ability to research and develop funding applications to various government and other agencies.
• Managing, coordinating, and developing workplans and timelines.
• Preparing and presenting workplans, budgets, briefing notes, and reports (both financial and work accomplished).
• Knowledge of the historical and systemic impacts of intergenerational trauma due to colonialism, residential school history,
sixties scoop and the child welfare system on Indigenous families and communities.
• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn about the Secwepemc Nation, culture, traditions, and values.
• Ability to work collaboratively and establish positive working relationships with a variety of teams/groups, community
members, organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective listening skills, and public speaking skills, including making
presentations to a variety of audiences, ensuring material is adapted as required for the audience.
• Superior interviewing, assessment skills or willing to obtain these skills.
• Lifestyle consistent with the importance and responsibilities of the position.
• Strong organization, planning, coordinating of meetings and follow up.
Education/Requirements:
• Certificate/Diploma in Business Administration and Project Management or an equivalent combination of training and
experience.
• Applied knowledge of the unique and diverse traditional practices and teachings of the Secwepemc culture
• Demonstrated ability to work under limited direction both individually and in a team setting.
• Awareness of child welfare and the Child, Family and Community Service Act and other applicable legislation.
• Willing to maintain a high quality of skills sets through continuous learning, workshops, and training.
• Experience working with Indigenous people, organizations, and communities.
Conditions of Employment:
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Records Check.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid BC Driver’s Licence.
• Must provide a vehicle in good operating condition and appropriate vehicle insurance to meet program. requirements OR
access to company vehicle is provided and requires a valid Driver’s Licence.
• Travel to client homes or other related organization locations will be required.
• A balance of Standard and Non-standard hours of work; maintain flexibility.
• Receives limited supervision with occasional review of the work performed.
Term: Permanent – Full Time
Hourly rate of Pay: As per the CLB Salary Grid
Application Deadline:
Cover Letter & Resume sent to:
Courtney Christopher, Employment Coordinator
Canim Lake Band
Box 1030
100 Mile House, B.C.
eas2@canimlakeband.com
Note:
As per Section 4.2 (4.2.3) of the Tsq’escen’ Human Resources Policy, preference may be given to applicants of First Nations,Métis, and Inuit ancestry.
Preference may also be given to applicants who can demonstrate knowledge and/or experience with our Secwepemc
language, culture, history, and customs.