Communications Coordinator – Parental Leave Coverage

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The primary focus for the Communications Coordinator will be to ensure NStQ citizens and the public are informed and up to date on treaty issues. The Communications Coordinator oversees all aspects of treaty department communications including developing strategy, oversight of publications, pamphlets, handouts, and methods of distributing information using a variety of media. The Communications Coordinator maintains the internal and external web sites; acts as the editor and producer of a newspaper; and provides technical assistance to communication personnel of the NStQ communities in their treaty communications initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate competence in analysis and critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve effective solutions.

 

Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate will have advanced computer skills, excellent research, writing, presentation and facilitation skills; Knowledge and fluency with media software (Adobe Creative Cloud including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, etc.).

 

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of communications experience using a variety of media, of writing, and knowledge and experience in web site design and/or maintenance. You should also have a degree in journalism, communications, graphic arts, English, First Nations Studies and or a related field or combination of equivalent experience.

 

Working Conditions

Some travel is required. The ideal candidate will have and maintain a valid BC Driver’s Licence and a vehicle in good working condition with appropriate vehicle insurance to meet program needs. Successful candidate will be required to get a Criminal Record Check and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

 

Salary: $23.05 to $31.97 dependent on education & work experience

For a complete job description, please visit the Employment section of the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council website at: www.nstq.ca

 

Please forward cover letter and resume along with 3 work related references to:
Marg Shelley, Executive Director
Northern Shuswap Tribal Council
17 First Avenue South
Williams Lake, BC V2G 1H4
administration@nstq.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

 

Provincial Permit Clerk

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CONTEXT

The Provincial Permit Centre (PPC)is a fast paced, high demand call centre that operates in Dawson Creek, BC between 6am and 10pm daily in a shift work environment. The PPC directly responding to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s mission to advance economic objectives and move goods and people safely within British Columbia by providing commercial vehicle permitting to a growing and dynamic transportation industry. Some other key functions of the PPC are to provide education, information, advice and public relations to industry partners and client stakeholders. The PPC is a centre of excellence, which is committed to continuously establishing, implementing and maintaining program planning initiatives in order to achieve best practices in proactively and in response to industry needs.

Staff in the PPC is required to understand and apply all related Acts, Regulations, policies, and procedures associated with commercial vehicle permitting.

There are 10 Permanent Permit Clerk positions that work on a shift basis. They report directly to a PPC Team Leader (Commercial Transport Program Officer, CTPO) for all functional supervision and on a day-to-day basis with the PPC Team Leader on Shift.

The organizational structure of the PPC is :

PPC Manager (1)

PPC Team Leader (CTPO)(4)

PPC Team Leader Assistant (Assistant CTPOI) (2)

Permit Clerk

JOB OVERVIEW

The Permit Clerk’s primary role is to respond to phone calls from the general public, stakeholders, staff and industry coming in  to the call centre on a 1-800 line and either provides permitting information to callers or to issue a wide variety of commercial transport permits in accordance with the relevant acts, regulations, policies and procedures.

The Permit Clerk also participates in training new staff-at all levels- in using the phone and computer systems.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Required:

  • Respond to inquiries from stakeholders and general public regarding all aspects of policy and legal requirements, various load/commodity and vehicle configurations.
  • Access the database and retrieve information required to issue a variety of commercial transport permits.
  • Assists the PPC Team Leader (CTPO) and PPC Team Leader Assistant in the efficient and effective day-to-day functioning of the call centre by apprising them of any system’s issues and assisting in the maintenance/troubleshooting
  • Issue permits; calculate fees and collect revenue related to commercial  transport permits.
  • Liaise with regional CVSE staff
  • Assist in the initial training of all new PPC staff with regard to answering the 1-800 line and issuing permits.

OPTIONAL

  • Operate and maintain a variety of office equipment (fax, copier, computers, printers etc.)
  • Amend office manuals.
  • Provide technical support to staff when required regarding computer applications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

  • Minimum of three (3) years administrative support/customer service experience, education and/or training.
  • Experience at an intermediate level with computer applications- data entry, keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and internet (i.e. TPS (Travis Permitting System), BCSCO1 (Company/client/ICBC data system), CCM6 (Contact Centre Management- Phone System)).

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

  • Experience working in al call centre environment
  • Experience with data entry

Provisos

  • Must be willing and able to work shift work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays within a 6am-10pm operation
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime as required
  • Must be willing and able to travel upon occasion if required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of general office procedures
  • Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to Commercial transportation in BC.
  • Knowledge of TPS (Travis Permitting System), BCSC01 (Company/Client/ ICBC data system), CCM6 (Contact Centre Management- Phone System) programs/systems.
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, by providing and obtaining information, effectively, clearly, correctly, concisely, completely, logically, in a timely manner, at a level and in a format consistent wit the audience.
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations
  • Ability to enter data with speed and accuracy
  • Ability to use computer applications to enter and retrieve data, access information, produce and edit a variety of correspondence, documents and reports
  • Ability to organize one’s own workload effectively, efficiently and independently, achieving results within acceptable timeframes, taking into consideration changing priorities, deadlines, volume, available resources, interruptions and reporting relationships.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Act (CRRS) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

  • Service Orientation implies a desire to identify and serve customers/clients, who may include the public, co-workers, other branches/divisions, other ministries/ agencies, other government organizations, and non-government organizations. It means focusing one’s efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of the customer/client.
  • Teamwork and Co-operation is the ability to work co-operatively within diverse teams, work groups and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals. It includes the desire and ability to understand and respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds with diverse views.
  • Listening, understanding and Responding is the desire and ability to understand and respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds. It includes the ability to understand accurately nd respond effectively to both spoken and unspoken or partly expressed thoughts, feelings and concerns of others. People who demonstrate high levels of this competency show a deep and complex understanding of others, including cross-cultural sensitivity.
  • Problem Solving and Judgement is the ability to analyze problems systematically, organize information, identify key factors, identify underlying causes and generate solutions.
  • Flexibility is the ability and willingness to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of diverse situations, and diverse individuals or groups. Flexibility entails understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue, adapting one’s approach as situation change, and accepting changes within one’s own job or organization.
  • Self-Control is the ability to keep one’s emotions under control and restrain negative actions when provoked, faced with opposition or hostility from others, or when working under stress. It also includes the  ability to maintain stamina under continuing stress.
  • Customer/Client Development involves the genuine intent to foster the learning or development of a diverse clientele. “Customers/clients” include the public, internal clients, colleagues, partners, co-workers, peers, branches, ministries/agencies and other government organizations.

INDIGENOUS RELATIONS BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

  • Self-discovery and Awareness means understanding one’s thoughts, feelings, values and background and how they impact the success of the interaction and relationship, or how they may influence one’s work. It is recognizing one’s own biases by tracing them to their origins, through reflection and by noticing one’s own behavior- and then intentionally seeking a way forward that positively impacts the interaction and relationship. It means maintaining new ways of thinking and acting when situations become difficult or uncertain, or in times of urgency.

START DATE- ASAP

HOURS- Must be willing and able to work shift work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays within a 6am-10pm operation, 7 days per week, 7-8 hours per day

WAGE/SALARY- Starting Wage- $23.96/hour

HOW TO APPLY- Drop off Resume, talk to Julie Willsie- Permit Centre Manager

Specialized Caregivers

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Casual, Part-Time, and Full-Time Opportunities Available!

 

Position: Specialized Caregivers

Locations: Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Cranbrook, Prince George, Dawson Creek, and Fort St. John

Wage: $309.41 per 24-hour shift; as per the collective agreement

 

Summary:

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is hiring Casual, Part-Time, and Full-Time Specialized Caregivers to support Persons Served living in our Specialized Supportive Housing. Building and maintaining healthy relationships with our Persons Served through a trauma-informed practice is the core of our work. You will promote a positive and healthy environment that supports our persons served towards achieving educational, social, and recreational goals while focusing on daily life skills development. Resiliency, empathy, patience, and the ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries are qualities of people who establish a meaningful career with Axis.

 

This role is considered a “live-in” caregiver position. Typically, this follows a 3-day on, 3-day off shift model.

As a Specialized Caregiver, you will be provided with in-depth training, a private secured staff room for sleep, and 24-hour support.

 

*Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required

 

About Axis Family Resources:

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. We have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development.

Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners. Meeting our Mission means recruiting individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • A certificate or diploma in Community Services, Health Care Aid, Human Services, or other related discipline
  • 1 – 2 years’ experience in social services is preferred
  • Related experience in working with vulnerable populations or behavioural challenges will also be considered an asset (please outline type of experience in the ‘message to the employer’ section during the application process)
  • Reliable transportation and a valid BC driver’s licence
  • Knowledge of and the ability to work with complex trauma, Autism, FASD, ODD or other neurobiological conditions is beneficial
  • Clear Criminal Record Check (agency conducted, expenses covered)
  • Effective written and verbal communication

Benefits for everyone:

  • A unionized workforce with yearly wage increases
  • Level 1 First Aid (including CPR) training and certification provided
  • CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training provided
  • Extensive in-house trainings provided, including Complex Trauma practice
  • Exclusive Preferred Vendor Program discounts on internet, cell phone, home insurance, etc.
  • Employee referral incentive
  • Wellness initiatives and team day events

Full-time and part-time eligible employees receive the following:

  • Up to 3 weeks of paid holidays annually (beginning in the first year)
    Municipal Pension Plan
  • Extended health benefits (dental, vision, prescription, etc.)
  • Paramedical health benefits (chiropractor, massage, naturopath, etc.)
  • Employee Assistance Program (offering short term counselling services, etc.)

Additional Information:

  • A moderate level of physical fitness is an asset as direct delivery of program activities may involve standing, walking, exercising with the youth or adult, bending, lifting, etc.
  • Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

If you have a passion for working with people – we are excited to hear from you!

 

E-mail Resume and Cover Letter to careers@axis.bc.ca

Wildfire Technician

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Bring your commitment to excellence in sustainable forest management

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is a unique program of government tasked with the responsibility of preventing and managing wildfire on the landscape. With a workforce of approximately 1600 the program’s staff are dedicated to undertaking the BCWS mandate in delivering effective wildfire management and emergency response support to protect values, while encouraging sustainable, healthy and resilient ecosystems.

This position is responsible for performing a core set of functions related to fire response and fire management.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Qualifications for this role include:

  • Degree in a field related to forestry, resource management or equivalent knowledge, plus 1 year recent related experience; or
  • Technical diploma in a field related to forestry, resource management, or equivalent knowledge, plus 3 years recent related experience; or
  • Grade 12 plus 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training; and
    • Related experience is defined as operations or other disciplines related to natural resource management.
  • Minimum 2 years of demonstrated supervisory experience.
  • Valid class 5 driver license.

Preference may be given to candidates with Incident Commander 4 or higher.

For more information and to apply online by January 25, 2023, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/95490

Receptionist / Front Desk Person

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As Receptionist/Front Desk Person you will be required to deal with clients in a confidential office setting with strict protocol.

Duties to include: answering phone calls, enter data into files, filing, accepting payments and other related tasks as requested.

A knowledge of P.O.S. and computers is an asset.  All training will be provided to the successful applicant.  This is a seasonal position for tax season until April 30, 2023.

Please email your resume to hrblock.100milehouse@gmail.com

Short Order Cook

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Cooking ,prepping ,cleaning, we are willing to teach. Full time or part time.

 

To apply, email: bobsamchuck@icloud.com

Project Coordinator – Central Cariboo Community Food Hub

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Central Cariboo Community Food Hub – Project Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSTING

 

Project Overview

The Central Cariboo Community Food Hub is a connected and coordinated network of partners working collaboratively to strengthen regional food security. Funded by United Way BC and launched in August 2021, this new project is bringing together a range of community partners and stakeholders to develop a regional food hub focused on integrating and coordinating food security and food system activities to maximize the utilization and access of food, and support a local food system that is prosperous and sustainable. The focus in Year 1 was on project assessment, relationship building, and partner capacity building. Year 2 activities are focused on establishing a shared-governance model and Advisory Team, operations and Working Groups, and sustainability planning.

Project Goals:

1.      Create and support a stronger regional food system

2.      Increase access to affordable, nutritious, appropriate foods for vulnerable populations

3.      Bring awareness to and work on systemic drivers of food insecurity

 

Role of the Project Coordinator

The role of the Project Coordinator is to work alongside the Project Lead in completing Year 2 goals and objectives, in collaboration with partner organizations and stakeholders. Core activities are as follows:

•        Support and execute Project Strategy and Working Groups in partnership with Advisory Team and Project Lead

•        Data collection and quarterly/annual reporting to funder(s) and the Social Planning Council

•        Monitoring and evaluation activities and sustainability planning for Food Hub coordination and growth

•        Leverage existing resources and identify new funding sources for sustainability of Food Hub operations and partner food access activities

•        Identify gaps and improve coordination of emergency food access for vulnerable community members

•        Develop relationships and finalize partnership agreements with core partners, and governance agreements with key stakeholders

•        Coordinate Annual Gathering of partners, stakeholders, and Indigenous community members

•        Assist with project initiatives such as farmers’ market donations, local gleaning events, seed library development, and food system education and training opportunities

•        Develop weekly and monthly communications format for network of partners, stakeholders, and supporters

 

 

 

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

•        Excellent verbal communications skills, including experience with relationship building and making presentations

•        Excellent organizational and time management skills

•        Experience in planning and facilitating small and large groups

•        Demonstrated abilities partnering and working with community organizations and businesses

•        Excellent written communication skills, including writing media releases, reports, and proposals

•        Ability to work remotely from a home office located in Williams Lake or surrounding area

•        Self-starter and strong ability to work independently

•        Post-secondary degree or diploma in a health, social science, food systems, or communications field, and/or a comparable combination of education and experience

•        Demonstrated experience with community engagement, collaborative practice, and relationship building, including working with those who have diverse perspectives

•        Demonstrated ability to actively listen in order to provide effective support

•        Understanding of diversity, culture safety, and the importance of the principles and practice of reconciliation in community development

•        Valid BC Drivers’ License, access to a vehicle and ability to do some local travel when needed

 

Terms of Position

This is a limited term, contracted position until March 31, 2023, at approximately 15-20 hrs/week with opportunity for continuation based on funding availability. As a contracted position, this position has considerable flexibility but will be required to be responsive to partners and organizational needs. Remuneration is $35/hr plus GST where applicable. Social Planning Council has a strong commitment to securing ongoing funding for this project into the future.

Questions about this position, or applications with cover letter (maximum 1 page), resume (maximum 2 pages) and references can be submitted to info@wlspc.ca

DEADLINE: 5pm Friday, January 13th, 2023

 

 

 

 

Wildlife Resource Specialist

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BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is a 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.

The primary focus of the Wildlife Resource Specialist is to develop creative management solutions to strategic resource management issues affecting BCTS operations, with an emphasis on wildlife and forest ecosystems. The position bridges environmental, social, and economic disciplines of natural resource management to advance policy, ministry priorities and strategies, and operational delivery of stewardship outcomes. The Wildlife Resource Specialist will lead diverse project teams of multidisciplinary specialists across multiple agencies and is responsible for the management, coordination, and delivery of strategic initiatives from initiation through to conclusion. Given the nature of this work, the Wildlife Resource Specialist will be called upon to liaise with staff within MOF, other provincial and federal government agencies, and external groups (e.g., First Nations, communities, industry associations etc.).

Qualifications for this role include:

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related field.
  • Registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio) in BC with the College of Applied Biologists.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience working in a wildlife management capacity related to forestry or the natural resource sector.
  • Experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project or regional initiative.
  • Experience interpreting and applying natural resource management legislation and policy.
  • Experience managing relationships with senior level stakeholders.
  • Experience with conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.
  • Valid BC Class 5 driver’s licence.
  • Preference may be given to candidates with experience developing, implementing, and/or integrating wildlife management strategies with forestry or natural resource sector operations.
  • Preference may be given to candidates with experience managing BC’s interior and northern forest ecosystems and associated wildlife species.

For more information and to apply online by January 18, 2023, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/95314

 

Part Time Housekeeper

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The Super 8 – 100 Mile House is accepting resumes for a part time housekeeping attendant to join our team.

Must be available weekdays, weekends and holidays.  Day shift only.

Must be reliable, detail oriented and able to work on own.

Please drop resume off in person to the front office of the Super 8 – 100 Mile House

or email to super8100milehouse@gmail.com

Experienced Carpenter

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Employee must be experienced in all aspects of carpentry including but not limited to, blueprint interpretation, concrete forming and placement, ICF experience preferred, framing, roofing, interior and exterior finishing of all styles. Must be punctual and have good people skills to interact with other employees and clients on the job site.

Must have reliable vehicle.

Must be flexible to work varying hours depending on time of year and project load.

Wage based on experience.

Work is based in 100 Mile House, BC and local surrounding areas.

Please apply to: jakefelce@telus.net