TERM FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson’s Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxwú7mesh.
As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 14 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.
Working as an integral part of the Public Safety Department, this position reports directly to the Project Team Lead, Emergency Planning and Response. This position is twofold. 1). Manages the administrative flow and clerical tasks required by the Emergency Planning and Response division. This position provides a wide range of leadership, clerical, and administrative support including maintenance and tracking of filing systems, scheduling, and coordinating of meeting rooms and tracking of detailed data in excel format. 2) Responsible for assisting the EPR Project Team Lead and supporting various projects such as EPR communications development, Voyent Alert procedures, and grant implementation. This position provides research regarding programs and services as well as undertakes special assignments and initiatives. The position is accountable for maintaining a bring-forward system for contracts and agreements. The incumbent is responsible for a broad range of administrative tasks that usually require senior approval but may require independent judgment in some situations. Knowledge of federal and provincial emergency support services policies, practices and protocols, including knowledge of emergency management and climate readiness protocols is favorable. The incumbent is required to have a good understanding of the professional staff’s requirements, and community resources.
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Combination of education and experience.
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Experience delivering customer service in one of the following areas of Nation Services is preferred: Health, Community Planning and Operations, Social Services, Education, Employment Services, etc.
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Experience working in a compliance-centric, policy-driven environment
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Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills.
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Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
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Able to work independently and drive projects forward without supervision.
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Able to deliver negative information diplomatically when needed.
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Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude.
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Seeks to understand the “why” behind current process and feels confident presenting new, innovative ideas.
Salary: $ 67,365 - $ 75,358 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
