Counter Clerk/Sales Associate

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NAPA Auto Parts is seeking a Full Time Counter Clerk / Sales Associate for the NAPA 100 Mile House , BC Location.

You will support overall store operations in order to meet NAPA’s exacting Customer Service and Operational Standards by preparing customer orders and processing returns.

You will play a key role in achieving the store’s sales and Customer Service objectives. We are looking for someone interested in growing to other positions within the store.

Under the supervision of the Store Manager you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining good relations with our Customers by providing courteous, efficient, and professional service.

Qualifications:

  • Able to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Communication skills
  • Priority management
  • Comfortable using technology
  • Action oriented
  • Listening skills
  • Teamwork and excellent Customer Service Skills

Shift is Monday to Friday 8:30am -5:00 pm

If you are interested in this unique opportunity and meet the requirements of this job, you are invited to send your resume and drivers abstract

Our employees are our greatest advocates. That’s why we whole-heartedly support maintaining a healthy and stimulating workplace where employees can achieve their full potential. With a positive attitude and a rigorous approach, the result is satisfied customers and a workplace that’s right for you

Must provide resume and drivers abstract

We are willing to train ! If you are motivated to learn we can help you

Job Types: Full-time

Wage starts @ $ 20 / hr. depending on experience

Please apply in person ask for Richard or send resume to   rduff@napacanada.com

 

 

 

 

Small Engine/Marine Mechanic

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Job Description

Exeter Forest and Marine is looking for a Small Engine / Marine Mechanic.

Experience along with a strong interest in small engines, outboards and lawn & garden equipment repair and maintenance are a must.

We are a busy Lawn and Garden – Outboard / Marine sales and service store in the 100 Mile House area.

We are currently seeking a Mechanic with minimum 2+ years experienced small engine mechanic.

Our brands include Husqvarna, Stihl, Yamaha Outboards, Johnson/Evinrude, Briggs and Stratton, DR Power, BE Pressure, Toro, Kohler and Tecumseh.

Experience in our brands is a asset, but not required.

Must be able to multi task, work independently, and as part of a team. Main duties will include, performing scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs, looking up and ordering of parts, set up and predelivery on equipment such as lawn and garden and compact tractors, walk behind mowers, rototillers, pressure washers, snow blowers, outboards and a variety of 2 and 4 stroke machines.

This is a seasonal Full or Part time position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

 

Benefits include a Store Discount and Extended Medical / Dental ( after probationary period )

 

Schedule:

8 hour shift  – Monday to Friday –  8:30am – 5pm

Please apply in person ask for Richard or send resume to   rduff@napacanada.com

 

Server

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PV Cuisine is hiring a Server!

Duties to include:

  • Serving
  • Bartending
  • Clearing tables
  • Cleaning chores

Must be 19 yrs or older

Wage: $17.85/Hour

Please apply by email to: Pvcuisine@hotmail.com

PART-TIME AGRO YARD ATTENDANT

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Location: Williams Lake, BC

Work-Life Balance: Paid sick and vacation time
Financial Perks: Employee bonus program, wellness program, and pension plan
Growth Opportunities: We encourage learning and development
Competitive Pay: $18.15 – $24.55 based on skills and experience

Who We Are: At Four Rivers Co-op, we do business differently. As a co-operative, we focus on supporting Western Canadians, giving back to our communities, and promoting sustainable growth. We operate over 30 locations across central BC, serving diverse communities from the coastline to mountains, river valleys, and agricultural fields. We are proud to be a part of these communities.

Job Overview:

  • Reporting to the Agro Manager
  • Embodying Four Rivers Co-operative values: Responsibility, Integrity, Service, and Excellence
  • Working co-operatively with team members who deliver legendary service to make all guests of our Co-op feel “at home here.”
  • Promoting our brand values: Locally Invested, Community-Minded, and Lifetime Membership Benefits
  • Work co-operatively with team members and team leaders throughout the whole store
  • Providing proper storage of yard and warehouse merchandise
  • Unloading supplier trucks and loading customer vehicles and coordinating the proper warehousing of products
  • Performing general upkeep of the facility including keeping yard and storage areas organized and clean
  • Developing and maintaining effective business relationships with customers and coworkers
  • Following all company and industrial regulations, policies, and procedures including Health and Safety program are always adhered to
  • Carrying out the preventative maintenance program and conducting minor repairs all year around

What you bring:

  • Experience in the Agriculture industry in a similar position considered an asset
  • Self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to work outside in all weather conditions
  • Comfortable working around heavy machinery, noise and dust; mechanically inclined
  • Forklift/bobcat and other equipment operating experience would be considered an asset
  • Able to repetitively pull, lift and carry 50 lbs throughout each shift
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment, delivering customer service that goes that extra mile
  • A team member with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Committed to quality with an eye for detail

Diversity & Inclusion: We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected
How to Apply: Send your cover letter and resume to recruiting@fourrivers.crs or call 672-645-6300 for more information.

Thank you to all applicants—those selected for the next steps will be contacted!

FULL-TIME AGRO YARD ATTENDANT

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Location: Williams Lake, BC

Work-Life Balance: Paid sick and vacation time
Financial Perks: Employee bonus program, wellness program, and pension plan
Growth Opportunities: We encourage learning and development
Competitive Pay: $18.15 – $24.55 based on skills and experience
Comprehensive Benefits: Vision, Medical, Dental

Who We Are: At Four Rivers Co-op, we do business differently. As a co-operative, we focus on supporting Western Canadians, giving back to our communities, and promoting sustainable growth. We operate over 30 locations across central BC, serving diverse communities from the coastline to mountains, river valleys, and agricultural fields. We are proud to be a part of these communities.

Job Overview:

  • Reporting to the Agro Manager
  • Embodying Four Rivers Co-operative values: Responsibility, Integrity, Service, and Excellence
  • Working co-operatively with team members who deliver legendary service to make all guests of our Co-op feel “at home here.”
  • Promoting our brand values: Locally Invested, Community-Minded, and Lifetime Membership Benefits
  • Work co-operatively with team members and team leaders throughout the whole store
  • Providing proper storage of yard and warehouse merchandise
  • Unloading supplier trucks and loading customer vehicles and coordinating the proper warehousing of products
  • Performing general upkeep of the facility including keeping yard and storage areas organized and clean
  • Developing and maintaining effective business relationships with customers and coworkers
  • Following all company and industrial regulations, policies, and procedures including Health and Safety program are always adhered to
  • Carrying out the preventative maintenance program and conducting minor repairs all year around

What you bring:

  • Experience in the Agriculture industry in a similar position considered an asset
  • Self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to work outside in all weather conditions
  • Comfortable working around heavy machinery, noise and dust; mechanically inclined
  • Forklift/bobcat and other equipment operating experience would be considered an asset
  • Able to repetitively pull, lift and carry 50 lbs throughout each shift
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment, delivering customer service that goes that extra mile
  • A team member with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Committed to quality with an eye for detail

Diversity & Inclusion: We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected

How to Apply: Send your cover letter and resume to recruiting@fourrivers.crs or call 672-645-6300 for more information.

Thank you to all applicants—those selected for the next steps will be contacted!

Park Operator

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Emerald Bay Campground is looking for a Park Operator team member.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented , reliable, and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision. No prior experience is required—we provide full training.

Duties vary and include cleaning campsites, garbage removal, cleaning outhouses, lawn mowing, weed whacking, small repairs, selling firewood,  registering visitors, and collecting camping fees.

Start date: beginning of May

Part-time or full-time, weekend work is necessary.

Wage: $20/hr.

To apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to: cariboosouth@campbc.ca

Logging Labourer

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Company: Galena Contractors

Business information: Logging and road construction

Business Address: 100 Mill Road, Nakusp, British Columbia, V0G 1R0

Work Location: Same as above and various sites in the Kootenays and North Okanagan

Type of Employment: Full-time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

 

Job Description:

Assist forestry workers

Assist other logging workers

Write daily basic progress reports, timesheets

Attach cables or chokers to felled trees for yarding

Remove debris from logging site landing area

Operate chainsaws to clear trails through woodlands

Climb trees with chainsaw safely and perform trimming and topping, etc.

Assist with rigging and hooking operations as required

Maintain safety standards and follow all operational guidelines

May drive to and from job site in a four-wheel drive crew cab

Load, unload, and secure logs, lumber, and forestry materials using chains, straps, and basic rigging.

Help set up and maintain safe work areas, including signage, barriers, and traffic control within forestry and road construction sites.

Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of tools, vehicles, and equipment (chains, saws, cables, winches, and safety gear).

Work outdoors in remote areas in all weather conditions and follow strict safety procedures (PPE, radio communication, lockout practices).

 

Requirements:

Education: Completion of secondary education is required

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in the industry is required.

– Proven experience as a logging labourer or professional tree climber is required

– Ability to climb trees and work at heights confidently

– Proficient in chainsaw operation and tree maintenance techniques.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight Deadlines, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, climbing

Personal Suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication, team player.

Language: English is required

Class 5 driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract is required

Work site environment: Outdoors, Noisy, Odors, Dusty, Hot/cold, Wet/damp, At heights

Salary: 35.00 hourly, 50 hours per week.

Benefits: Health insurance, Life insurance and AD&D, Dental insurance travel expenses paid by employer if the worker needs to relocate.

Important Information: The regular schedule is Monday to Friday, from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm depending on the season. In the summer some shifts can go from 4:00 am to 2:00 pm. These hours encompass the time required to commute to the work site. Overtime may be required depending on the business needs. We guarantee at least 30 hours of work per week during the winter.

Apply by e-mail to: galena@galenacontractors.com

Nuxalk Nation – Registered Nurse (RN), Primary Care

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Registered Nurse (RN), Primary Care

Nuxálk First Nations Led Primary Care Centre

Good Day! Come live, work and play in the beautiful Bella Coola Valley, one of the most gorgeous places on Earth. If you are an adventurous soul, this is an opportunity for you. Embrace the rich culture of the welcoming Nuxalk people. Hiking, fishing, rafting, exploring, photography, wildlife – we have it all. Discover why the “Freedom Road” and the “Hill” have an exceptional story to tell. Our Valley has many cultural landmarks and storied areas of importance. This pristine Valley welcomes you to a place where great waterfalls abound and mighty rivers are home to all the Salmon species plus Steelhead, trout, and char. Come see a Grizzly. Make a home in a place where the mountains touch the sky.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse (RN) position is part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary primary care team that provides team based, trauma-informed primary care services by creating a culturally safe environment in order to promote, maintain and/or restore client health. This position provides direct primary care services to clients at all life stages by observing, assessing, monitoring and documenting client health and progress to make evidence-informed decisions towards health and wellness. The Registered Nurse actively contributes to ensuring a racism-free and culturally safe environment for all clients, their families, and staff. The role is a leader in demonstrating cultural humility and trauma and violence informed care that acknowledges the client’s values, cultural beliefs, and practices. The Registered Nurse will be expected to travel on a weekly basis to different sites to be available for appointments within the community.

Provides care and service that meets the standards for Registered Nurses within the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Works within the scope of practice for Registered Nurses as determined by relevant legislation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Provides holistic patient assessments that include health history, medication history, and physical evaluations with attentive listening skills and Cultural Humility.
  2. Demonstrates cultural humility, trauma and violence informed practice and provides care that acknowledges the client’s values, cultural beliefs, and practices. Respectfully acknowledges lived experiences, history and provides nonjudgmental advice/answers to client’s primary concerns
  3. Respectfully acknowledges client’s lived experiences and personal history that may impact their health and wellbeing and provides nonjudgmental advice/answers to client’s primary concerns.
  4. Monitors, assesses and documents observations, symptoms, interventions and changes in client health status.
  5. Where relevant within scope of practice, orders diagnostic testing and/or collects specimens to make evidence informed decisions for care.
  6. Documents all information in the client’s personal health file.
  7. Applies health promotion, chronic disease management, advanced care planning, and/or self-care management principles to conduct assessments, identify issues, provide direct care, and address concerns or variances from the plan of care with empathy and Cultural Humility.
  8. Administers medications, injections and treatments according to established policies and protocols and within the scope of practice.
  9. Collaborates with clients and families to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate client care plans in consultation with members of interprofessional health team as needed.
  10. Reviews clinical findings with client/family and the interprofessional team, collaboratively identifies client-centred goals and plans for care that promote self-management and improved health-related quality of life.
  11. Champions cultural safety and humility in all aspects of the job, and advocates for and applies culturally relevant and appropriate approaches when building relationships and providing nursing services.
  12. Maintains competency that reflects current standards of practice, including anti-racism and cultural humility standards as they are developed, by engaging in professional development activities including review of relevant literature, attending educational workshops and in-services, consulting and networking with other health care professionals.
  13. Adheres to the principles and values of Nuxálk Health and Wellness Centre in representing and delivering nursing services.
  14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Job Specifications

Education

  • Completion of a recognized Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Occupational Certification

  • Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
  • CPR Certification.
  • BCCDC Immunization Certification an asset.
  • STI Certified Practice Certification an asset or willingness to take advanced practice certification
  • Contraceptive Management Certification an asset or willingness to take advanced practice -certification
  • Remote nursing certification an asset
  • Current valid driving license

Experience

  • A minimum of 3 years of recent related experience in primary care, public health, community and/or chronic disease care.
  • Experience working with and delivering health services to First Nations clients
  • Training in anti-Indigenous racism response and cultural safety and humility
  • Experience integrating holistic Indigenous approaches with Western approaches

Knowledge

  • Strong knowledge of cultural safety, humility and trauma informed approaches to care.
  • Knowledge of, and ability to apply, an understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols in work situations.
  • Understanding of own intersectionality, power, privilege, and how these concepts may impact own work and perspectives
  • An understanding of rural and remote communities and their inherent challenges and barriers
  • Creates and fosters a healthy and engaging environment that enables personal excellence, contributes to cultural safety and humility in the workplace.
  • Knowledge of health status of populations, inequities in health, the determinants of health and illness, principals of primary care, strategies for health promotion, disease and injury prevention, health protection, curative, urgent and emergent care, rehabilitation and supportive or palliative care.
  • Knowledge of nursing which includes the nursing process, conceptual frameworks of nursing, theories and principles of nursing practice.
  • Demonstrated understanding and integration of Trauma Informed Practice to care.

Competencies

  • Sound ability to practice using culturally safe and trauma-informed approaches
  • Ability to apply a two-eyed seeing approach to balance western and Traditional Indigenous                                                                                                                                                    worldviews in practice
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
  • Willingness to travel to provide nursing health care closer to home

Salary   Level 3 RN $94,724 – $114,261 per year

Full time Permanent hours with flexibility 37.5 hours per week

Great health benefit package, pension, retention and recruitment bonus.  

 

To apply please send your resume to Kirsten Milton-Primary Care Director at primarecare.director@nuxalknation.ca

for more information please call -250-799-5809

FAMILY PRACTITIONER- Nuxálk First Nations Led Primary Care Centre

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FAMILY PRACTITIONER- Nuxálk First Nations Led Primary Care Centre

Good Day! Come live, work and play in the beautiful Bella Coola Valley, one of the most gorgeous places on Earth. If you are an adventurous soul, this is an opportunity for you. Embrace the rich culture of the welcoming Nuxálk people. Hiking, fishing, rafting, exploring, photography, wildlife – we have it all. Discover why the “Freedom Road” and the “Hill” have an exceptional story to tell. Our Valley has many cultural landmarks and storied areas of importance. This pristine Valley welcomes you to a place where great waterfalls abound and mighty rivers are home to all the Salmon species plus Steelhead, trout, and char. Come see a Grizzly. Make a home in a place where the mountains touch the sky.

About the Centre

The Nuxálk First Nations Led Primary Care Centre (FNPCC) will be situated at the Nuxálk Health & Wellness Centre (NHWC) at 500 Highway 20, Bella Coola, BC. The Centre will provide culturally safe primary care attachment for 1250 First Nations patients living in the Nuxálk and Ulkatcho First Nation communities.

The Nuxálk FNPCC will soft-launch wholistic primary care services from this centre, offering a range of traditional wellness and mental health services. Additional mobile clinic services will bring services closer to home to Ulkatcho Nation at the Anahim Lake Nursing Station located at 6674 South Clinic Lane, Anahim Lake, BC. As a long-term solution, a new primary care facility will be built next to the existing NHWC building.

The Nuxálk FNPCC aims to provide culturally safe, trauma specific primary care services for First Nations people in Nuxálk Territory and the Bella Coola Valley. The Centre will serve community members through interdisciplinary staff who will work together with the existing teams through a collaborative team-based care approach. It is expected that the primary care centre will initially operate Monday to Friday (excluding Statutory Holidays) during regular business hours (this may change over time due to operational needs).

About FNHA

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders. The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

Title:           Family Physician – Successful applicants eligible for a 0.2 FTE medical lead

Contract:    Contract up to a 1.0 FTE-typically 1680 hours a year

Location:    Nuxálk Nation, Bella Coola, BC (includes on-reserve services)

The compensation range is per the 2024-25 Physician Master Agreement currently

$377,641 at Full Scope Rural-JSC Community A. Predetermined rate ranges are per the Alternative Payments Subsidiary (APSA) Agreement. Annual Rural Retention Program (RRP) premiums of 25.62% apply. Additional incentives as eligible.

FNPCI Initiative

The Nuxálk FNPCC is one of 15 Provincial First Nations-led Primary Care Initiatives (FNPCIs) aiming to improve access to primary health-care services for First Nations people across BC in a way that is culturally safe and closer to home. The FNPCI is part of the province’s primary care strategy, which is integrating team-based care in communities throughout B.C. and changing the way primary care is delivered with the creation of primary care networks in partnership with the Regional Health Authorities.

One of the main objectives of the FNPCI is to develop new First Nations Primary Health Care Centres in rural and urban locations across the province. The centres will provide access to quality primary health care services for First Nations people and their families. In order to meet the health and wellness needs of First Nations people, it is very important that primary care be culturally informed where Indigenous ways of knowing and being are woven into services. The aim is for clients to feel safe, welcomed, valued, respected and heard when they access care services.

About the Role

The Family Physician will be the most responsible provider for a patient panel but is expected to collaborate in team-based care for patients and support the practice of Western and Traditional Wellness approaches to patient health. The Family Physician will work in collaboration with an integrated and collaborative team that includes traditional wellness practitioners, registered nurses, mental health clinicians, occupational therapist, administrative staff and other community-based services provided by the Nuxálk Health & Wellness Centre. A minimum panel size is typically expected to reach 650 per 1.0 FTE by year 3, to be confirmed in the clinical service contract. The Family Physician will be expected to travel occasionally to Ulkatcho Nation at the Anahim Lake Nursing Station to be available for appointments within the community.

Responsibilities

The Family Physician (GP) will be responsible for practicing with cultural humility, to provide primary care in a culturally safe, team-based environment that recognizes the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the client (and family) to provide whole person care, in compliance with policies and procedures of acceptable BC health and wellness regulations and standards.

About you

  • You are passionate about supporting First Nations individuals and families on their health and wellness journeys.
  • You have an active practicing license in good standing with the College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC);
  • You have training in Cultural Safety & Humility or are willing to take this training;
  • Ideally you have experience working with First Nations people and communities and providing culturally safe care;
  • You demonstrate a true understanding of, or are willing to learn, Nuxálk ways of knowing and being, the political, cultural, and spiritual protocols of the Nuxálk community; and
  • Current valid driving license and willingness to

Why Work at the Nuxálk FNPCC

  • We have a common foundation at FNHA through our Vision and Seven Directives to guide us in our daily work.
  • What happens to communities and people we serve happens to us—we care for and respect one What happens to us happens to community and the people we serve—we strive for excellence and believe First Nations deserve the best we have to offer.
  • We are wellness We have the historic opportunity to achieve transformative change in First Nations health & wellness, and an obligation to make the most of this opportunity.
  • We are for change Those who are called to act, open to cultural understanding and teachings, and undaunted by unique challenges. We are a young organization, still growing and fast changing.
  • We provide meaningful work rich with transformational learning
  • When you work at the Nuxálk FNPCC, you will truly make a difference in your life and for many others.
  • Find purpose beyond your “It starts with me”. Here, your work changes lives, starting with your own.
  • We work together, not apart, with our beautiful and culturally rich First Nations communities in British Columbia.

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.

First Nations Health Authority is a first of its kind in Canada and joining our family means being part of a collaborative, diverse and compassionate organization committed to innovating, transforming and redesigning health service delivery for First Nations communities in BC. Leading with culture, all FNHA medical staff are encouraged to continue with their cultural safety and humility learning and engagement activities. A range of relevant courses are available to medical staff who will complete at least one within the first year of joining FNHA.

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please medical.affairs@fnha.ca.

Anticipated Hire Date: As soon as possible

For information about Cultural Safety and Humility (fnha.ca) and for information about Land Acknowledgements

For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us

If you have any inquiries or issues please contact Medical Affairs at medical.affairs@fnha.ca

Clinical Counsellor, Primary Care Nuxálk First Nations Led Primary Care Centre

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Clinical Counsellor, Primary Care

Nuxálk First Nations Led Primary Care Centre

Good Day! Come live, work and play in the beautiful Bella Coola Valley, one of the most gorgeous places on Earth. If you are an adventurous soul, this is an opportunity for you. Embrace the rich culture of the welcoming Nuxalk people. Hiking, fishing, rafting, exploring, photography, wildlife – we have it all. Discover why the “Freedom Road” and the “Hill” have an exceptional story to tell. Our Valley has many cultural landmarks and storied areas of importance. This pristine Valley welcomes you to a place where great waterfalls abound and mighty rivers are home to all the Salmon species plus Steelhead, trout, and char. Come see a Grizzly. Make a home in a place where the mountains touch the sky.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Counsellor works in a community outreach setting and is a valuable partner to all communities of the Vancouver Island Region of the First Nations Health Authority.

The role provides advanced level expertise in community-based clinical services specific to crisis and trauma response with communities from across the Vancouver Island Region. As a valued part of the team, this position provides mental wellness counselling services for crisis and trauma incidents in community.  The Clinical Counsellor practices from an Indigenous worldview that recognizes and respects the values, beliefs and customs of individuals, families and communities as well as adhering to best practices current to the field. This role is mobile across the Vancouver Island Region and attends to individual, family and community mental wellness needs across multiple community sites.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Provides crisis support and intervention in the event of a community based critical incident
  2. Provides mental wellness counselling services including individual, group and family sessions, healing/treatment planning, collaborative discharge planning and after care to those impacted by community-based incidents that activate the IH/FNHA Joint Crisis Response Protocol
  3. Collaborates with community health staff, Traditional Healers, families, and community resources as needed
  4. Provides assessments and screenings as needed upon discovery of the presence of suicide risk and mental health related issues
  5. Provides referrals to external agencies, internal services, Traditional Healers and other culturally relevant resources
  6. Provides consultation, education and information to individuals, families, community and caregivers about mental wellness
  7. Evaluates treatment outcomes to ensure effectiveness of services through continuous follow-up plans and actions
  8. Communicates regularly with the Mental Health and Wellness Manager- VI Region, regarding community incidents
  9. Collaborates with First Nation Health leaders to identify and address gaps, barriers and challenges of service delivery and offer solutions
  10. Develops, recommends and implements practices and procedures to improve quality access to mental wellness counselling to community and provides advocacy to address barriers of services.
  11. Documents, and tracks clinical records as per the provided document tracking forms (ie: emr, incident reports, workplans)
  12. Consults regularly with Team Leader, Clinical Supervision resources, and Family Group Team (Hub) regarding incidents statuses, clinical or community based risk factors not otherwise addressed, and any capacity building needs determined during the incident coordination
  13. Works to infuse Cultural ceremony, tradition and customs into and around related duties where appropriate and as needed
  14. Assesses and documents systemic barriers and challenges identified as potential pre-disposing factors related to the incident
  15. Collaborates with Team leader, Mental Health Manager, First Nations Leadership, and Health Leads regarding systemic challenges and barriers
  16. Ensures client/family/community confidentiality and privacy in accordance with professional regulatory guidelines and following standards of practice and legal requirements
  17. Perform other related duties, as assigned

Job Specifications

Education

  • A Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology or a relevant human services field
  • Up to date registration and in good standing with professional regulatory body
  • Advanced training in threat/risk assessment and/or trauma response

Occupational Certification

  • Current valid B.C. driver’s license and willingness to submit a driver’s abstract

 Experience

  • 5 to 7 years of experience working with complex social systems or an equivalent combination of experience and education
  • Minimum of 2 years working with threat/risk and trauma assessment, intervention and post-vention
  • Experience working with First Nations people and communities

 Knowledge

  • Knowledge of various therapeutic and counselling modalities
  • Experience work from a trauma informed, culturally sensitive perspective
  • Knowledge of assessment and screening tools and modalities in determining suicide and violence risk and threat
  • Knowledge of relevant socio-historical events relevant to First Nations in Canada
  • Knowledge of the importance of critical reflection in practice
  • Familiarity with traditional healing practices, customs, values and traditions of local First Nations
  • Excellent communication skill
  • In-depth knowledge of cultural safety and agility
  • Ability to use critical self-reflection in practice
  • An understanding of rural and remote communities and their inherent challenges and barriers
  • Understanding and ability to practice with Nation based, community driven philosophy
  • Ability to practices from an individual/family/community perspective
  • Ability to balance western and traditional Indigenous worldviews in practice
  • Aware of and applies professional ethics and approaches to resolve ethical dilemmas
  • Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of allied professionals, formal and informal community leaders, and knowledge keepers and/or Elders.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Salary $83,000–$94,000 a year

Full time Permanent hours with flexibility 37.5 hours per week

Great health benefit package, pension, retention and recruitment bonus.

To apply please send your resume to

Kirsten Milton-Primary Care Director at primarycare.director@nuxalknation.ca for more information please call -250-799-5809