North American Construction Group (NACG) is currently looking for 2 Heavy Equipment Operators (Dozer). They will be at Highland Valley Copper mine in Logan Lake doing the following work:

• Earth Dam Raise
• Stop cell removal
• Hydraulic sand placement

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ operating experience in a D6-D8 Dozer
• Familiar working with haul trucks in a production environment
• Familiar placing materials in lifts/slopes/grades
• Must have GPS equipment experience
• Preference given to operators experienced in hydraulic sand placement activities
• Experience placing backfill and working with haul trucks

Summary:

All successful candidates should:

• Be proficient in English, both verbally and written
• Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Have experience as requested as mentioned above
• Undergo and successfully pass the following testing:
  • Breath Alcohol Test
  • Urine Drug Test
  • Fitness-to-Work Assessment
  • Audiometric Testing
  • Vision Screening
  • Criminal Record Check

All successful candidates MUST provide the following items prior to confirmation of their start date:

• CSTS Certification
• VOID cheque/direct deposit form

The rate of pay for this position is $30.00 per hour. No camp is provided – employees are required to find their own accommodations. Successful candidates will be contacted via phone or email.

To apply, please follow the link below, or search North American Construction Group, Logan Lake BC at www.indeed.ca

Lytton Elementary School is located in the Village of Lytton and enrolls approximately 70 students in Kindergarten through to Grade 7, of which 95% are of Indigenous Ancestry. The school’s dream is to have a school where all students want to come to and are happy to participate and engage in all aspects of learning.

Description: The successful candidate reports to the School Principal and works with students of Indigenous Ancestry to ensure they receive the best educational program possible within the public school system.

• Act as an advocate for students
• Assist with educational program planning and placement of students
• Assist with and participate in the implementation of strategies that encourage students and parental involvement in school activities
• Provide support and guidance to students by reviewing individual needs
• Monitor and support all Indigenous students’ academic achievement and attendance and work in collaboration with school staff and parents to improve or highlight success
• Act as a resource person to schools, students and parents relating to social issues affecting student achievement and behaviour
• Provide school orientation for new students and their parents and/or guardians
• Work toward student success through facilitation and initiation of effective communication between students, teachers, parents, principals, communities and other agencies/organizations
• Liaise regularly with parents and Band Education Coordinators
• Upon invitation from communities, and approval of the principal, attend community meetings and functions
• Display a positive attitude and act as a positive role model for students of Indigenous Ancestry as well as students in the school
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings and be involved in student-parent interviews upon request
• Encourage and promote cross-cultural awareness
• Assist with the planning and organization of school cultural activities and actively participate in those events
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the principal

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent plus a minimum of one year Post-Secondary Education in Indigenous studies, human services, life skills, substance abuse healing programs or basic counseling strategies; or
• Successful completion of an Education Assistant Program or equivalent education
• Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry
• Experience working with Elders and Indigenous resource staff and demonstrated ability to recognize their needs and sensitivities
• Extensive knowledge and experience of local Indigenous language and culture (Nlaka’pamux, Secwepmec, St’at’imc, Metis or other First Nations)
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous educational issues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills including current technology use skills
• Successful experience working with elementary or secondary age Indigenous students (as appropriate)
• A working knowledge of school programs and resources available
• Demonstrated ability to establish a positive relationship between the Indigenous communities and the school
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with school staff the implementation of an Elder’s Program
• Demonstrated ability to successfully provide cultural mediation between persons of Indigenous Ancestry and of other cultures
• Commitment to working as a member of the school team in support of students
• Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative

To Apply:

Please submit in writing, with details of qualifications and abilities, before 4:00PM December 14, 2017 to:

Lynda Minnabarriet

Secretary-Treasurer

School District No. 74 (Gold Trail)

PO Box 250, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0

Fax: (250) 453-2425

Email: sd74jobs@sd74.bc.ca