Job Title: Project Coordinator
Reports To: Band Administrator
Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Band Administrator, the project coordinator effectively carries out program initiation and delivery for assigned projects. The project coordinator provides support to Chief & Council and membership through the Band Administrator. The project coordinator initiates and follows through with a variety of tasks, intended to continuously improve the operation of the Band.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Lead land acquisition and addition and plan for ways on developing reserve land for the members and capital infrastructure construction.
2. Coordinates and Administer Urban Matters Contract and Engagement Sessions with Community Members, and Reviews Documents with Band Administrator with the aim of Preparing Reports to the Larger Group and Funders.
3. Monitor and review work done by Urban matters in formulating policies that would lead to setting up High Bar First nation child and family services agency.
4. Coordinate and develop Comprehensive Community Planning.
5. Be the lead and champion of Comprehensive Community Planning stages
6. Responsible for co-managing M&M group with the Band Manger
7. Coordinate membership governance session leading to process of vote of non- confidence.
8. Coordinate with Band Manager in establishing communication strategy with volunteers.
9. Assist in any area that services might be required by the Band Manager.
Education:
• Certificate or diploma in administration or related discipline
• Certification in Microsoft Office Programs or ability to use MS suite
• Good experience with education would be considered
Skills and Abilities:
• Must have strong administrative, organizational, project management, and
communication skills
• Ability to bring in critical reasoning to daily work in diagnosing issues
• Must be able to organize and accomplish project artifacts
• Ability to take direction, meet deadline and have attention to detail
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with contractors, membership, government
agencies, and co-workers, and keep information confidential
• Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and understands aboriginal culture
Experience:
• Two to three years project management life cycle and or coordination experience
• Good office-based experience could be considered
• Self starter and motivated to take on roles with results-oriented goals
Working Conditions:
• Office environment: most services are provided immediately; the employee must be
aware of the sensitivity, confidentiality, and urgency of requests while balancing other
work commitments
• Receives minimal supervision with less frequent direction and review of the work
performed
• Could work remote upon agreement with management.
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 License
• Must have a vehicle in good operating condition and appropriate vehicle insurance to
meet program requirements OR access to company vehicle is provided
Directly Supervises:
• Urban Matters
• Urban Systems
• M & M Group
General Category:
• This position would be fulltime term based.
• Maintains open and professional communications with co-workers, Band members, Chief
and Council, external and internal stakeholders.
• Travels as required in the performance of their job
• Serves on committees as directed by the Band Administrator
• Maintains confidentiality of all information seen, heard, or obtained by virtue of
employment
• Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and understands Aboriginal culture
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.
If this exciting new opportunity appeals to you, kindly email your resume and cover letter
with subject Project Coordinator to office@hbfn.ca before July 5, 2022.
Please no phone calls, only candidates that are invited for interview will be contacted.