Salary: $22.67 - $34.00 per hour

Employment Type

1-year term, Full-time (35 hours per week) ends March 31, 2025.

Probation Period

3 months from the date of hire

Education Required

· Bachelor's degree in political science, First Nation Studies, Aboriginal Law, Natural Resources, or a related field

· Mapping experience an asset

Experience Required

· Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in a closely related field

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt

Coordinator, Saint Joseph's Mission (SJM) and Title & Rights (T&R) will report to the Senior Manager, Title & Rights to help coordinate & facilitate the department's projects and goals. The incumbent will also provide administrative support to the project team working on the investigation of the site of the former St. Joseph's Mission Residential School. These tasks include, but are not limited to, fielding, and responding to phone calls and emails٫ scheduling appointments, planning meetings, receiving, and organizing file materials, and providing general administrative support. The incumbent is required to use their organizational skills to manage their office space and time, as they will collaborate with clients and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Title and Rights

1. Research on legal matters and academic literature – this requires the ability to gather, interpret, analyze, and evaluate information and data.
2. Develop capacity funding budgets and ensure agreements are in place if necessary and that monies are received.
3. Arrange meetings, agendas, meeting minutes.
4. Participates in projects as required and/or delegated – ability to manage projects which includes, but not limited to, coordinating resources, ensuring appropriate consultation, ongoing and final reporting.
5. Participate and provide support at meetings, conferences, and regional sessions, internal and external committees as required.
6. Assists in the development and implementation of the Titles & Rights and Natural Resources plans.
7. Coordinates community public information workshops and carries out the communication strategy for public awareness of programs and events.

Saint Joseph's Mission

1. Serves as a primary point of direct administrative contact and liaison with other internal and external institutions and agencies on a range of specified issues.
2. Meets and greets visitors and provides general support to them.
3. Arranges meetings and attends them to take detailed minutes.
4. Manages phone calls٫ schedules appointments and organizes calendars.
5. Reviews and organizes regular correspondence٫ like invitations and informative material.
6. Screens and handles telephone communications.
7. Organizes and schedules interviews with the survivors.
8. Gathers, enters, and/or updates data to maintain project records and databases, as appropriate; establishes and maintains files and records for the office.
9. Maintains accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of interviewees, as necessary.
10. Handles necessary administrative paperwork and other documentation needed for project validation and research quality control.
11. Organizing family and communication engagement sessions.
12. Supports the mission, vision, and values of Williams Lake First Nation.
13. Contributes to the WLFN's ongoing success by accomplishing other duties as required or assigned.

The duties listed are provided as examples of area of responsibility and are not intended to create limits to responsibility but to help understand the scope of the position. All staff are expected to be team oriented and maintain confidentiality of all information gained while working with the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge

• Knowledge of WLFN people, traditions, teachings, culture, protocols, and practices.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, municipal, and Indigenous governments.
• Knowledge of Indigenous title and rights and the legal landscape affecting this area.
• Knowledge and understanding of residential schools in Canada
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software at an intermediate/advanced level

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the community and band members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, very good judgment, and strong initiative.
• Ability to multi-task, to identify priorities, be creative and maintain a detailed work plan.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
• Operates as part of a team and is flexible about the boundaries and functions of the job.
• Maintains professionalism in all circumstances.
• Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and understands Indigenous culture.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office environment.
• Field work and site visits will be required.
• Most services are provided immediately.
• To be aware of sensitivity, confidentiality and urgency of requests while balancing other work commitments.
• Travel will be required.
• Non-standard hours of work – May be required to accommodate the community needs and that may consist of evenings and weekends.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Records Check
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid BC Driver's License and Driver's Abstract
• Must provide a vehicle in good operating condition and appropriate vehicle insurance to meet program requirements OR access to company vehicle is provided and requires a valid Driver's License.

This position is open until filled.