The Bonaparte Indian Band is currently seeking a Manager of Public Works & Housing.

Reporting to the Band Manager, the Public Works & Housing Manager is a key member of the Bonaparte Indian Band senior management team and is responsible for the management, operation and maintenance of Bonaparte Indian Band (BIB) infrastructure systems, BIB owned buildings and other physical assets as well as the Band Housing Program(s). The Public Works & Housing Manager is also required to mentor and supervise the staff reporting to this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer the Public Works & Housing programs, services, properties and staff that fall under the department in order to ensure they are delivered and maintained in an effective and efficient manner
• Planning, designing, estimating and project management for BIB projects
• Manage and administer all related financial responsibilities and obligations in order to ensure that the department is operating within established financial legislation, terms and conditions and in accordance with BIB policy
• Works in collaboration with the Lands, Economic Development and the Natural Resource Departments in projects requiring inter-departmental consultation
• Supports the organizations work in establishing mission, vision and values, engaging constituents as appropriate toward the completion of a CCP, Land Use and other community related plans

Required Skills:

• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills – oral and written
• Ability to maintain positive, professional working relations with staff, community and the general public
• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Property management including maintenance management
• An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Management
• Cross cultural sensitivity and awareness and either have, or quickly develop, an awareness of the community and local families as well as local, regional and territorial awareness
• The ability to quickly develop knowledge of BIB in-house policies, programs and an understanding of the procedures involved with all aspects of tenant relations
• Financial management skills
• Contract management skills
• Strategic planning skills

To Apply:

Hand deliver, fax or email your cover letter, resume and references to:

Bonaparte Indian Band

Attention: Joe Johnson, Band Manager

2689A Sage Hill Road, Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0

Phone: (250) 457-9624

Fax: (250) 457-9550

Email: bandmanager@bonaparteindianband.com

Deadline: September 15, 2017

The Bonaparte Indian Band is currently seeking a Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) Support Worker.

The Bonaparte Indian Band has been active in Comprehensive Community Planning since 2015, moving into phase III of our CCP, this project requires a strong team to work together to carry out all necessary community engagement initiatives, communication strategies, data collection and analysis.

The CCP Support Worker will report to the CCP Strategic Lead and is responsible for providing support in the areas of communication, engagement and coordination efforts necessary to complete the initiative. This position requires an individual with high technical skills, and the successful applicant will be energetic and personable with strong knowledge of Bonaparte Indian Band, territory, culture and history. Being passionate about bringing the voice and vision of Stucwtewsemc people forward is a must.

Job duties will include:

• Review background information of BIB history and CCP phase I and II
• Gain a strong understanding of what CCP is and current planning initiatives
• Follow annual work plan
• Assist with coordination of community engagement initiatives including meetings, open houses, elder’s interviews, youth sessions and home visits
• Assist with documentation of community engagement feedback (data collection)
• Assist in updating and implementing communication and engagement strategies
• Attend annual BC CCP workshop and participate in training sessions
• Attend all available training opportunities
• Work with BC CCP Mentor (CCP Mentorship Initiative)
• Assist in facilitation as necessary
• Assist with the coordination of community planning team and monthly advisory meetings
• Assist with any necessary technical work such as taking meeting minutes, note taking, organizing data, transcribing interviews, etc.
• Maintain Bonaparte CCP Facebook page and any social media communication
• Assist CCP Strategic Lead in all additional tasks needed to complete project

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Bonaparte Indian Band structure, history, territory and culture
• Post-secondary education and/or training an asset
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication
• Team player but can also work independently
• Demonstrated ability working with all ages
• Ability to meet deadlines and results driven
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Social Media literate
• Willingness to learn
• Flexible schedule
• Provide a clean Criminal Record Check
• Must have Valid BC Driver’s License and reliable transportation

To Apply:

Hand deliver, fax or email your cover letter, resume and references to:

Bonaparte Indian Band

Attention: Joe Johnson, Band Manager

2689A Sage Hill Road, Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0

Phone: (250) 457-9624

Fax: (250) 457-9550

Email: bandmanager@bonaparteindianband.com

Deadline: September 15, 2017

We are looking for a qualified Business Consultant to help our clients reform their operations and support their business by providing intuitive guidance. You will be an important ally to every organization who wants to invest in change and improvement and needs help as to where and how. You will also undertake projects on behalf of the client’s business when it lacks resources or motive to perform them in-house.

A successful business consultant has first and foremost a broad knowledge of the many facets of business and market forces. The ideal candidate will also possess great problem-solving skills to provide solutions and recommendations that will increase profitability and efficiency.

The goal is to contribute to the clients’ long lasting success so that our reputation can expand along with our clientele.

• Organizing and executing assigned business projects on behalf of clients according to client’s requirements
• Meeting with assigned clients when needed and perform an initial assessment of a problematic situation
• Collecting information about the client’s business through a variety of methods (shadowing, interviews, surveys, reading reports etc.