POSITION SUMMARY
The Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) employee will be working for Mekw'xólhmet te Sq'éwqel- Land Taxation and Governance at Seabird Island Band. The position will include a mix of fieldwork, agricultural support, community engagement and some office tasks. This position will primarily be supporting the Food Sovereignty initiatives at Seabird Island Band such as food security, food sovereignty and traditional foods. The selected candidate will gain experience in agriculture, fieldwork, data collection, community engagement, and research.
Requirements:
- Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 at the start date of employment.
- Must be unemployed or underemployed.
- Must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident of Canada or a status refugee under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Employee must not receive Employment Insurance (EI) during their employment in this position.
- Must identify as Indigenous, Aboriginal, Inuit, or Métis.
This is a term position that will end on October 1st, 2024.
SUCCESS PROFILE
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- Ethical: Maintains and promotes individual and organizational integrity and values in conduct of all activities.
- Versatility: Embraces a positive and adaptable mindset, demonstrating a "can-do" attitude and a willingness to apply multiple talents to changing assignments.
- Data Management: Capable of leveraging data to enhance processes and operations, while adeptly analyzing results and effectively communicating findings to stakeholders.
- Analysis of Data: Diligently examines and challenges details, data, and facts prior to making decisions.
- Flexible/Adaptable: Maintains effectiveness in diverse work environments characterized by changing circumstances and shifting priorities, displaying adaptability and resilience
WORK THAT MATTERS
Seabird Island is located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver.
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BENEFITS & PERKS
- Access to internal training programs, professional development, and skill enhancement,
- Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team,
- Casual dress code
- Increase confidence and ability to perform the assigned job role.
- Develop additional skills and knowledge.
- Develop breadth and depth of skills.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Provide general administrative and clerical support for routine office tasks.
- Assist in resolving any administrative problems.
- Maintaining community gardens includes but not limited to watering, weeding, planting various plants.
- Conducting literary research and revision.
- Field research on invasive species, native plants, etc.
- Plant cultivation and maintenance.
- Community outreach for ongoing programs and services
- Assisting in research of grants/proposals when applicable.
- Maintain an up-to-date filing system.
- Printing, copying, scanning, and sorting meeting packages as required.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your Supervisor, Manager, Director, Executive Director or Chief & Council.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Active listening and critical thinking are skills that are considered an asset.
- Experience working in gardens is an asset.
- Experience working outdoors and/or an eagerness to do so.
- Experience with ArcGIS is an asset but not required prior to starting in the position.
- Experience collecting data/notes in the field is an asset but not required prior to starting the position.
- Proficient computer skills with the Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.)
- Proficient interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Ability to agree as well as adhere to Seabird Island Band Human Resources (HR), Finance, and Information Technology (IT) Policies and Procedures, etc.
- Knowledge, respect and understanding of Stó: lō culture, traditions and language or willingness to learn.
- Experience working with First Nations community is considered an asset.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CRC)
REPORTS TO:
- Lands Program Supervisor
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING
- Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students, staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected. All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with SIB HR Policy, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.
Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Applicants of Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.