Infant Development Coordinator – Early Education

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As part of a therapy team the Coordinator will offer family centred, paediatric services in the Dawson Creek and Tumbler Ridge. The employee is responsible for delivering early intervention foundational skills to parents of children birth to three years of age.  The program focuses on helping families with children who have a developmental delay or at risk of a developmental delay.

IDP assesses the growth and development in the following domains: Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Communication, Cognitive, Personal- Social/Emotional and the parent-child relationship.

This position requires formal education in Early Childhood Education.  The candidate must have a strong understanding of infant and toddler development and a desire to coach parents.

 

STATUS:  Full Time

Wage: Starting wage $29.12 plus Benefits

APPLY TO:   Angela Chisholm, Director of Early Intervention

South Peace Child Development Centre

9001 – 10th Street,  Dawson Creek, BC   V1G 4T1

Phone: (250)782-1161   Fax: (250)782-4487

e-mail:  achishom@spcdc.ca

Deadline to apply Feb 1st, 2021

 

School Bus Driver

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School Bus Driver

Standard Bus Contracting is currently seeking dedicated and safety-minded School Bus Drivers to join our team. This is an essential role that offers job security, a flexible schedule and allows you to make a difference on the front line by transporting our children to school safely.

The health and safety of our employees and passengers has always been our top priority. In response to COVID-19, we have implemented the following additional safety protocols:

  • Safe and distanced interview process including virtual interviews and online onboarding
  • Personal protective equipment provided
  • Buses assigned to one driver wherever possible for fewer touch points
  • Thorough wipe down of all high contact areas in the workplace (including buses) to be completed twice daily
  • Sanitizing bus interiors with Health Canada-approved disinfectant
  • Hand sanitizer stations in offices

Why You Should Choose Standard Bus

We offer free personalized training, competitive wages, bonuses, and flexibility within your personal life.

  • Part-time hours – perfect for a stay-at-home parent, entrepreneur, or retiree!
  • Free Class 2 training and upgrade
  • Competitive wages
  • Evenings, weekends, summers and holidays off
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Employee recognition programs

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday – no mandatory nights or weekend work

Split shifts

Charter work also available

Job Description

As a School Bus Driver, you will work a split shift, driving approximately 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. You will be assigned a route that falls between the hours of 6:30 am – 9:30 am in the morning and between 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the afternoon. Spare drivers must be comfortable with navigation as they can cover any route. A good knowledge of the surrounding area is essential.

Requirements

  • Valid Class 5 driver’s license (FREE Class 2 training provided)
  • Clean driver’s abstract with safe driving record
  • Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector search

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Work remotely:

  • No

Housekeeping Attendant

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Responsibilities:

  • Customer service oriented
  • Clean guest rooms and public area
  • Laundry
  • Provide linen in rooms and maintain inventory
  • Follow emergency and safety procedures
  • Perform other related duties as directed

Qualifications:

  • Minimum grade 12 education
  • At least one year of related experience
  • Current resident of Chetwynd
  • Reliable transportation required

Benefit:

  • Employee rate for Wyndham hotels worldwide

Job Type: Casual

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends

Experience:

  • housekeeping: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

  • Chetwynd, BC (Required)

Licence:

  • Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work remotely:

  • No

Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist

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General helper required for a busy vet clinic. The successful applicant must be intelligent, personable, compassionate, and capable of working effectively under pressure in an environment where attention to detail is critical.

Minimum wage to start. Extended medical and dental benefits are available for full time workers after a probationary period.

Please email resume with cover letter to: lakelandveterinaryclinic@gmail.com or fax  250 395 6137, no phone calls please.

Part time Delivery Person

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Part time delivery/warehouse person to help deliver water to commercial and private residents, approximately 12 hours/week.  Must have the following: be fit and able to carry heavy loads, have a driver license, be reliable and punctual.  Driver abstract is required.  Apply with Resume either email or in person.  Applicants that do not submit a Resume will be automatically disqualified for the position. (250)398-8828

Primary Program Teachers Assistant-Term

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Saulteau First Nations is currently looking to bring a temporary education assistant onto our team. This position starts February 1st, 2021 and ends June 24th, 2021. If you are passionate about educating youth and want to be part of a vibrant and enthusiastic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

The primary focus of this position is to assist the Primary Teacher in the Primary education program, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school in general. This position works under the guidance of Primary Teacher in the classroom; however, reports directly to the Education Coordinator, assisting in the education, development and training of students who need additional support to learn and succeed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program and Student Support

  • Assists small groups or individual students with the academic development, determining the most effective teaching approach for that child and creating individualized lesson plans based on Provincial requirements specific to the needs of the student.
  • Assist the Primary Teacher at the Muskoti Learning Center (MLC) with subject area, projects and activities relating to the Primary program.
  • Assists in the supervision and training of students in the development of life skills and performance of daily activities.
  • Monitors for safety of the children, including supervision at playtime, gym, lunch and recess.
  • Provides ongoing and regular communication about the assigned program to the supervising teacher. Information about a student’s program is treated as privileged and only shared for the purpose of program planning and in the context of that planning.
  • Maintains a daily journal/record of student activities.
  • Oversees classroom activities, delivers lesson plans and ensures continued student learning in the event of the teacher’s absence.
  • Assists with planning, preparing, and providing nutritional meals within food safe regulations for the daily lunch program, including clean-up.
  • Assists in developing, arranging, and supervising curricular and extra-curricular activities within and outside the school building.
  • Assist in preparing and arranging lesson materials and displays.

Other Duties

  • Assists with office and secretarial duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Highschool Diploma; preference to Post Secondary Diploma

Valid Child Safe Certificate.

  • Ability to pass a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks.
  • Basic knowledge of FN community including history, language, traditions, and culture is an asset.
  • Valid Food Handler certification.
  • Maintains up-to-date testing for Tuberculosis and provides proof of immunization.
  • Experience working with primary and pre-kindergarten children is an asset.
  • Ability to relate to primary students and adapt to environment in the classroom.
  • Work as part of a team and successfully interact with a variety of personality types.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information.

Work Conditions

  • Work is performed primarily in the school with hours of work set as 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursdays and part days on Fridays.
  • Travel may be required within SFN community and surrounding community.
  • Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

This is a temporary, position ending in June of 2021. It is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience working in a small class setting.

Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry in the event of equal qualifications.

Job Type: Temporary

Salary: From $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Flexible schedule
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • primary children: 1 year (Preferred)

Work remotely:

  • No

Referral Technician-Forestry

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The Resource Technician – Forestry performs a variety of roles to support the Saulteau First Nations (SFN) Treaty Rights & Environmental Protection department, ensuring that land management activities by industry, government, SFN and others are conducted in a sustainable ecologically sound manner. This position engages with Forestry Proponents working within SFN consultation area. A key part of this role is to educate the various Forestry Proponents on how to protect our Treaty Rights and interests and how SFN would like to see them protect the environment while they carry out their business. This department contributes to the betterment of SFN as stewards of the land who are committed to ensuring that sustainable practices are followed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Input on Proponent, Government and Other Stakeholder Proposals

  • Manages and mitigates natural resource extraction activities that may have potential to impede on treaty rights relating to SFN member traditional activities.
  • Reviews proposed projects referred by government, proponents and others to determine potential project impacts on wildlife and wildlife habitat, fish and fish habitat, water, soils, air and Aboriginal and Treaty Rights under the direction of the Director of Treaty Rights and Environmental Protection and in accordance with approaches approved by SFN Chief and Council.
  • Maintains a good understanding of Treaty 8 Rights held by SFN members and reviews projects to assess potential impacts on SFN members way of life.
  • Ensures that the Director of Treaty Rights and Environmental Protection is apprised of issues and interests affecting SFN members, the Treaty Rights and Environmental Protection Department and/or Chief and Council.

Consultation and Research

  • Ensures that approvals are received from the Director of Treaty Rights and Environmental Protection prior to submitting responses on behalf of the SFN to referrals from proponents, government, industry or other stakeholders.
  • Consults with Elders, general SFN membership, other staff and Chief and Council for input on responses to referrals prior to submitting a response on behalf of the SFN.
  • Ensures adequate research on behalf of the SFN is completed to properly respond to a government, industry, First Nations or other stakeholder’s request for input.
  • Ensures that a plan for upgrading and training is reviewed annually with the Director of Treaty Rights and Environmental Protection and that strategies to complete the upgrading and training are implemented, tracked and reported.
  • Ensures that all on-site safety procedures required by proponents, government or other stakeholders are complied with.
  • Ensures that he/she only undertakes work for which he/she has been properly trained and qualified and/or certified for.

Correspondence, Reports and Program Records

  • Maintains a daily diary of projects worked on, a log of communications with proponents and government; and provides copies of correspondence and meeting minutes to the Treaty Rights and Environmental Protection Executive Assistant for filing.
  • Prepares a monthly summary of activities, achievements, commitments, and issues to be addressed.
  • Assists in arranging meetings with proponents, making travel arrangements and preparing business expense claims, invoices and relevant forms for signature by authorized personnel.
  • Utilizes other computer software to complete and compile documents and reports as required and maintaining competency with respect to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and any other programs required to perform the work.
  • Maintains effective record keeping procedures in a timely manner in collaboration with other staff and consistent with contracts, stakeholders, funding sources, and maintains security and confidentiality of all information.

Other Related Duties

  • Participates actively as a SFN representative in collaborative partner networks and in related community activities.
  • Participate in all SFN sponsored community events as required.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Minimum of a professional diploma, preference to a degree in resource management, fish and wildlife, forestry and/or other related resource management field.
  • Minimum of two years field experience working in a resource management discipline.
  • Knowledge of Treaty Rights and Traditional Land Use Studies.
  • Culturally aware of Treaty Rights and FN governance.
  • Experience maintaining an effective safety program is an asset.
  • Ability to work with Proponents, Government and other stakeholders to influence and/or re-direct as necessary.
  • Ability to prioritize as well as be adaptable to changing priorities as necessary.
  • Up to date knowledge of safety legislation and best practices.
  • Ability to solve problems, make effective decisions, and resolve conflicts.
  • Must possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information.
  • Valid BC Driver’s License, a positive role model and the ability to pass a Criminal Records Check.

Work Conditions

  • Work is performed primarily during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursdays.
  • Travel may be required from time to time, depending on the location of the engagement.
  • Enter data into a computer terminal, PC, or other keyboard device requiring continuous or repetitive arm-hand-eye movement.
  • Walking and hiking in rugged terrain or remote areas for field visits and site verification or training as required.

Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry in the event of equal qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • resource management employment: 2 years (Required)

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

Work remotely:

  • Temporarily due to COVID-19

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist-Mentorship Opportunity

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*Mentorship Opportunity*

The successful candidate of this mentorship opportunity will work with a consultant OHS specialist over the course of 1 year (potentially longer) to help develop and implement various health and safety protocols across our organization as it relates to Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Response, Safe Work Standards and Procedures, and Incident Investigations. This role will be responsible for leading the Occupational Health and Safety Committee, eliciting participation from all departments.

It is expected that the successful candidate will have an earnest desire to successfully obtain the National Health and Safety Administrator (NHSA) designation from the BC Construction Safety Association.

Duties and Responsibilities (to be supported by the Consultant for the first year of employment)

Program and Services Administration

  • Ensure compliance with Federal Legislation’s OHS requirements by playing a key role in leading the OHS committee.
  • Elicit engagement from each department on the OHS Committee to review safety concerns, develop safety standards and safe work procedures, as well as review incidents and recommendations for incident prevention
  • Update, and maintain the Emergency Management Plan
  • Manage and coordinate all emergency management training and exercises
  • Set-up and maintain the Emergency Operations Centre and create strategic relationships with all stakeholders such as community, volunteers, employees, industry, and government agencies
  • Creates and maintains a list of supplies for the EOC
  • Works with various departments to develop and maintain Safe Work standards and procedures; shares departmental procedures when applicable for leveraging and ensures all employees are aware of our procedures
  • Provides recommendations to managers of ways to increase safety
  • Brings forward safety issues, concerns, and recommendations for discussion at the management level

Other Related Duties

  • Engages with the SFN community to understand current needs within the SFN community
  • Participates as the SFN representative in collaborative partner networks (Peace River Regional District and Indigenous and Northern Affairs)
  • Researches and writes funding proposals to secure additional funding as it relates to this position and health and safety in general
  • Acts as a community role model and advocate for health and safety

Qualifications and Skills

  • A keen interest in obtaining a designation related to Occupational Health and Safety
  • Willingness and ability to enrol in courses and work towards the National Health and Safety Administrator (NHSA) designation from BCSA
  • Minimum of High-school education and aptitude test may be requested to ensure the successful mentee has the ability to complete the NHSA exams
  • Experience working in a First Nations environment is considered an asset
  • Facilitation skills and public speaking considered an asset
  • Knowledge of SFN community, heritage, culture, social structure, language and traditions
  • Research skills including the ability to interpret and explain emergency management policies and laws
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Maintains high level of confidentiality in the handling of information

Work Conditions

  • Work is performed primarily in the office with hours of work set as 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
  • Travel may be required within SFN community and surrounding community
  • Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
  • Unexpected overtime as it pertains to emergency situations

Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry in the event of equal qualifications.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • public speaking and engagement: 1 year (Preferred)

Work remotely:

  • Temporarily due to COVID-19

Natural Resource Sector Aboriginal Liaison

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Reports To: Manager of TREP and Lands within SFN, but also to the program committee made up of First Nation and NRS.

Saulteau First Nations Mission

We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong, and self-sufficient.  As stewards of the land, we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future.  We remain proudly determined. 

Job Purpose

The role of this position is to act as bridge between the Oil and Gas Commission (OGC) and participating Natural Resource Sector (NRS) Agencies 1 and the First Nation. The role will be one of enhancing the relationship bystrengthening the communication between the OGC and the Nation. They would interact with Community to learn of land use and sensitive areas and traditional knowledge to educate the Oil and Gas Commission as part of cultural awareness.

Specific Accountabilities

Working with the community members, Lands office and Chief and Council, the Liaison will help recognize needs of the community regarding communication enhancement between the Commission, NRS, and the community. They will workwith the OGC, NRS, and the First Nation to develop and strengthen the communication in area identified by the community. The project may include information sharing opportunities, participation in field inspections, monitoringassignments, training, job-shadowing, complaint review processes, and other activities relating to regulatory oversight of natural resource development.

Example: One of the areas recognized by the First Nation in need of better communication is in area of C and E.

This person would be the key contact for C and E concerns that are brought forward by Saulteau First Nations (SFN) member s. They would act as the key person to initiate concerns through the OGC complaint process and start a fi le. They would help arrange a site visit with C and E inspector as required and collect information requested by the community such as:  photographs and notes of the surrounding terrain conditions and nearest water courses. They would manage and organize all SFN Compliance concerns through the development of structured compliance folder and provide updates to Elders during Elders Council Meetings, leadership at Council meetings, the community at Band General meeting and other mediums like SFN newsletter. This position will also aid the Saulteau Lands Department in replies to Land Referrals.

Other Related Duties

  • Participate in all SFN sponsored community events

Qualifications and Skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with the community, government, and industry representatives
  • Be able to exercise tact, diplomacy, and discretion
  • Willingness and ability to effectively work and adapt to change
  • Takes the initiative to identify new challenges and opportunities
  • Can identify priority activities and remain focused on the highest priorities
  • Uses critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve effective solutions
  • Good computer skills and able to give power point presentations
  • Knowledge of Treaty Rights
  • Community Knowledge of Land base and areas of concern
  • Knowledge of Oil and Gas Industry
  • Valid class 5 driver’s license with clean drivers abstract
  • Ability to work independently and unsupervised

Work Conditions

  • Office work is performed primarily during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursdays.
  • The posting is for one position that will accommodate a seasonal rotation schedule, 7 hours/day
  • Travel will be required and will be paid on a per/km basis
  • Role is an excellent opportunity for any young person wanting to further develop their knowledge, awareness,and skills for both their community and Natural Resource sect or.

Additional Information

  • SFN remuneration includes a group benefits package including a pension plan for Full-time Permanent Positions.
  • For consideration, interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume with three references.
  • Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry in the event of equal qualifications.
  • We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  • Please note other requirements of this position: Criminal Record Check, Valid Drivers License, Oath of Confidentiality
  • Position will be posted online until suitable applicant is selected.

If interested, please send your resume to HR@saulteau.com   

The requirements and responsibilities contained in this job posting do not create a contract of employment and are not meant to be all-inclusive.  They may be changed at the discretion of the employer.

Additional Info

  • Application Cut Off Date:Monday, 08 February 2021
  • Position Start Date:Monday, 01 March 2021
  • Position Type:Permanent
  • Expected Hours:Full Time

Weekend Driver (Patient Travel)

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The Weekend Driver is responsible for transporting a patient(s) from Saulteau to the Hospital and back for treatment every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Employment Opportunity with Saulteau First Nations

Saulteau First Nations (SFN) is a section 10 band within the meaning of the Indian Act.  The Band has been formed by the amalgamation of Dunne – Za, Cree, and Saulteau residents. This First Nations community is covered by Treaty 8.  The community is located at the east end of Moberly Lake, which is about 100km southwest of Fort St. John on Highway 29. There is one reserve, East Moberly Lake No.169, spread over 3025.8 hectares.

Saulteau First Nations Mission

We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong and self-sufficient.  As stewards of the land we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future.  We remain proudly determined.

Job Purpose

The Weekend Driver is responsible for transporting a patient(s) from Saulteau to the Hospital and back for treatment every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  This is only for 3 hours per day.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Pick patient up from their place of residence
  • Assist patient with getting into the vehicle
  • Transport patient to the hospital and wait for their treatment to be completed
  • Return patient to their home

Other Related Duties

  • Clean and sanitize vehicle before and after use
  • Wear PPE such as face mask during duration of trip
  • Pick vehicle up from SFN and return it there, full of fuel
  • Request fuel POS
  • Submit timesheet
  • Follow all SFN policies and procedures
  • Report any concerns as it pertains to the patient(s) overall health and well being

Qualifications and Skills

  • Class 4 Driver’s license
  • Excellent record of reliability
  • Ability to lift over 100 lbs and practice lifting techniques
  • Defensive driver’s training considered an asset
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
  • Oath of Confidentiality

Work Conditions

  • Work is performed alone, and the suitable candidate must be physically able to lift over 100lbs.
  • Driving on winter roads.

Additional Information

  • This position is not eligible for pension or benefits. It is for 3 hours per day, 3 days per week.
  • For consideration, interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume and three references.
  • Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry in the event of equal qualifications.
  • We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  • Please note other requirements of this position: Criminal Record Check, Valid Driver’s License, Oath of Confidentiality.
  • Position will be posted online until suitable applicant is selected.

If interested, please send your resume to HR@saulteau.com

The requirements and responsibilities contained in this job posting do not create a contract of employment and are not meant to be all-inclusive.  They may be changed at the discretion of the employer.

Additional Info

  • Application Cut Off Date:Thursday, 31 December 2020
  • Position Start Date:Friday, 01 January 2021
  • Position Type:Permanent
  • Expected Hours:Part Time