YOUR DAILY MISSION: Keep our roasters roastin’ and our packaging… well, packaging, with preventative servicing and cleaning of our equipment and tools.
WHO ARE YOU?
You’re meticulous. Keeping things orderly, clean, and running smoothly makes you happy. You can fly solo or work in a pack; either one is right up your alley. You’re a wizard with a forklift and a keen observer of details. You sweat the small stuff. And your work ethic? Unparalleled. You take the time to make sure things are done right the first time. When things are “go, go go!”, you’re cool, calm, and collected. But amongst the calm, you know how to have fun and share a laugh with your team.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Expect the unexpected. You’ll plan and prepare for proactive repairs and maintenance while being ready for anything that pops up and needs attention right away. You’ll balance your skillful hand with a playful attitude, ensuring all our machinery and equipment is in top-notch shape. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be a key member of our maintenance crew, which is a small, but kick-ass team. More specifically, you will:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform and document predictive and preventative maintenance on all processing, packaging, and auxiliary equipment according to a set schedule.
- Support problem solving, resolution of machine and equipment issues and reliability improvements.
- Maintain machine standards of operation in accordance with baseline hardware and software installation, measurements and equipment standard set up manual.
- Execute corrective, predictive and preventative maintenance procedures to ensure a high level of machine utilization and low scrap level.
- Assist with continuous improvement of equipment, process safety and reliability program.
- Perform rebuild and verification testing of worn spare parts and equipment.
- Assist in spare parts cycle count and the inventory organization as needed.
- Assist with the equipment set up and change over process.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Maintenance shop.
- Ensure a high level of health and safety of personnel and care of the property, equipment and product under your control.
- Follow all health and safety protocols for the facility.
- Assist maintenance technicians and other team members when required.
- Partner with other technicians on shift and cross shifts to continually complete objectives.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical school certificate or equivalent experience an asset.
- Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing industry an asset.
- Basic knowledge and aptitude in mechanical and electrical (motor circuits, VFD’s, Servos, PLC’s, singe and three phase electrical) systems.
- Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, schematics and equipment documentation.
- Basic knowledge of hand and power tool application, operation and use.
- Basic knowledge of a packaging line, roasting and grinding processing equipment preferred.
- Certified to operate a forklift and scissor lift, or willing to be trained.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs, able to withstand periods of physically demanding and repetitive work, and happy to work at heights and confined spaces.
- A valid BC driver’s license is an asset.
CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS
INTENTIONAL: Calm, cool and collected. A collaborative problem solver, inspiring action in a fast-paced environment. Able to manage multiple projects with focus, calm, and composure.
AWAKE: You have excellent time management skills combined with a strong sense of urgency. You are aware of how you impact the world and those around you, as well as how the world, impacts you.
COURAGEOUS: Hella adaptable, you embrace change willingly, with an open mindset. Working with a positive attitude, you have a willingness to learn, grow, and apply new methods and techniques.
SOPHISTICATION: Annihilate mediocrity with strong attention to detail and high standards for quality. You have exceptional verbal and written skills.
LOVE: While you love machinery, you also have a passion for working closely with team members on collaborative projects. You can also take initiative and can work with minimal supervision. You bring a positive and helpful demeanor. You are genuine, FUN, and authentic.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position will operate on a four day, 10-hour-shift rotating schedule including weekdays and weekends. Monday – Friday shift times will be 5:00am – 3:00pm or 1:00pm – 11:00pm; Saturday and Sunday shift times will be from 9:00am – 7:00pm. The successful applicant will be required to sign an averaging agreement.
This is a full-time, permanent position located in Invermere, BC.
PERKS TO PIQUE YOUR INTEREST
When individuals thrive, communities thrive. And we are here to help that happen. The following perks and programs have been designed with intention, to ensure our people prosper.
- Mug Fillers: Damn good discounts on coffee beans, and have all the caffeine you will need to keep you fuelled onsite. These benefits include discounted beverages, food, and merchandise in the Café.
- Livable Wage: All of our roles offer a livable wage within the Columbia Valley. This role will be starting at $25.67 per hour.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Designed to support employee wellness and mental health, our benefits program is as full as our mugs! In addition to our standard medical and dental coverage, we offer:
– $700 wellness and recreation allowance annually.
– $2,000 flexible paramedical services coverage per year.
– A whole heck of a lot of time off including 4 weeks of paid vacation after one year of work.
– Celebrate your birthday with a paid day off and a $100 gift certificate to your local business of choice.
– Access to emergency or crisis support through our Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Environmental and Community Giving: Our Green Commuting program pays employees up to $3.00 per day for choosing a green commute to work. Our Dream Fund provides Kicking Horse Coffee dreamers with financial funding to put towards community projects.
- Continued Education: All employees have access to world class, online learning through our partnership with Harvard ManageMentor.
- Exceptional Human Beans: Working with a kick ass team? We think that is the best perk of all. Our crew of coffee lovers love what they do and are great at it too!
HOW TO APPLY
Interested? Apply to ca.jobs@kickinghorsecoffee.com with your resume and answer:
What is your favourite, go-to tool and why?
View online: https://ion2suspension.com/pages/job-posting
Position Overview:
The right person will be responsible to assist the manager in all aspect like customer care, administration, website, communication. We are looking for an outgoing person that can translate their passion of mountain bike, snowmobile or dirt bike to customers. Someone highly organized and at ease to answer customers questions in person, over the phone, email or online. Greet customers, maintain the showroom, sell suspensions and services. Look after fulfilling online orders and some other administration/marketing tasks. Training provided.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Provide great customer service
- Sell suspensions and accessories
- Look after customer for suspension service drop off and pick up
- Answer customers and fulfill orders in person, phone, email and online
- Maintain the website and inventory (no coding knowledge necessary)
- Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations
- Do other administrative tasks like but not limited to: shipping receiving, data entry, other …
- Work with our social media platform, website and marketing
- Manage showroom display
Requirements/ Qualifications:
- Good communication skills
- Great customer service
- Good general computer skills: emails, MS office, GSuite, Quickbooks
- Ease to navigate to maintain website/ecommerce platform
- Good social medias skills
- Certification in marketing, business administration, accounting, tourism an asset
- Ability to work within a very fast paced environment, meet goals, and have fun with a very dynamic team
- Work well independently
- Accountable/responsible for your actions
- Passion about mountain bike, snowmobile and/or dirt bike an asset
- Some suspension knowledge is a plus, willing to learn lots
Key to success:
- Provide great customer service and genuinely care about customers
- Ensure timely and clear communication
- Advise Manager of any problems or extra help needed on more technical areas
- Keep a clean, well presented work area and showroom
- Be empowered to ensure maximum fun & safe riding to our clients
Benefits: Start at $20/hr. Full time position. +Industry perks. +Health Benefits. +Weekly ride. +Training provided.
Location: Invermere, BC. Work in a friendly environment with other office person and tech skilled mechanics. Your playground just a step away from the shop. Work and play in the Columbia Valley (Canadian Rockies and Purcell Mountains).
Start Date: Before end of February 2024
Applicants are asked to send their resume to Mylene Lefebvre at service@ion2suspension.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Us:
Columbia Valley Arts Council (CVA) is a not-for-profit registered under the BC Societies Act and a registered charity in Canada. Located in beautiful Invermere BC and serving the entire Columbia Valley, our mission is to enhance, inspire and encourage participation in the arts. We aspire to be a catalyst for a thriving arts community bringing people to the arts and arts to the people.
Located on unceded Ktunaxa territory in the beautiful and historic Pynelogs building adjacent to Kinsmen Beach, this venue permits us to house an active gallery, live performances, classes and programs as well as support a community hub for the arts and other not-for-profit organizations.
CVA has a Board of nine (9) diverse and supportive directors who want to see you and CVA thrive.
About You:
You are an energetic and enthusiastic leader who knows how to get things done. You love a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. You know how to engage and manage people and priorities and you understand the challenges and opportunities of working with a volunteer board in a small organization. You have experience preparing budgets and financial reconciliation, contracts, reports, and grants. You are a relationship builder and creative thinker, ready to jump in and get started, willing to work evenings and weekends when required and put in the extra effort to grow something you can be proud of.
You align with our values of collaboration, transparency, integrity, and inclusion.
About the Role:
This permanent part-time (approx. 30 hours/week) salaried ($45,000/annum) Management position reports to the Board of Directors (Chair).
CVA is seeking an operations manager to support the overall operations of the organization. Primary duties are as follows:
Administration
-Finance reconciliation, bill payment, budgeting, and reporting.
-Grant management, application, tracking and reporting.
-Staff/volunteer management, scheduling, and performance management.
-File management.
-Regulatory management and compliance.
-Promotion, design, social media, web management and media relations.
-Membership management, fund development and growth.
Program/events
-Development of program/event charters.
-Development of process and documentation to support program and event growth and strategy.
-Selection of program/events.
-Artist management, booking, scheduling, and contracting.
-All aspects of program and event management (promotion, ticketing etc.).
Gallery
-Scheduling/staffing the gallery.
-Scheduling, curating, and supporting events related to the gallery.
-Managing the artists and artwork
-Managing the store, inventory, cash out, reconciliation etc.
Facilities/rental
-Management of rental contracts and scheduling.
-Tracking/securing permits for required uses and ensuring compliance (liquor etc).
-Scheduling facility maintenance and cleaning as required.
-Maintaining a strong relationship with the District of Invermere(our landlord).
Governance
-Supporting the Chair with matters related to the Board.
The Fine Print:
-Previous experience working in a grant funded, board led, not-for-profit environment is preferred.
-Familiarity with, or a willingness to learn the following is important to your success and ours:
Square; Google suite; Quick Books; Canva; Microsoft office suite; Eventbrite
-Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
-Knowledge and appreciation of the arts and the local cultural scene.
-Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
-You have or will get ‘serving it right’ and ‘food safe’ credentials.
-Some travel throughout the Columbia Valley is required.
-A criminal record and reference check will be required.
If this sounds like you:
Please submit your resume, a cover letter and any relevant portfolio or experience documentation to columbiavalleyarts@gmail.com (attention Board Chair).
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job Summary:
As a team our goal is to create unforgettable, picture-perfect experiences for our guests. Your role in that goal is very important! As a server at Elements your main objective is to provide quality service to each person while they are on site. Whether you are serving them breakfast or dropping off their room service, we want them to leave remembering what a positive experience you helped create for them.
Job Responsibilities:
Take food & beverage orders and collect payments where specified
· Maintain cleanliness of the work areas and equipment in front and back areas of our restaurant and banquet facilities according to resort standards;
· Maintain complete knowledge of service requirements such as detailed menu selections, ingredients, prices, station assignment and table settings;
· Maintain complete knowledge and comply with all departmental policies and service procedures;
· Check cleanliness and condition of assigned station and service areas;
· Greet guests as they arrive and assist them with seating when necessary;
· Open and serve wine/champagne bottles in accordance with departmental standards and function requirements;
· Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day;
· Maintain positive guest relations at all times;
· Be familiar with all resort services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately;
· Handle guest complaints and ensure guest satisfaction in conjunction with the Supervisor and/or Manager;
· Complete opening, closing and cleaning side duties as assigned;
· Maintain cleanliness and organization of all work and storage areas throughout shift;
· Adhere to payment, cash handling and credit policies/procedures;
· Set up and tear down of meeting and function rooms according to the banquet event order;
· Completion of pre/post function side work as assigned by supervisor;
· Set up, monitor, refresh and breakdown coffee breaks, receptions and buffet tables for specified functions according to group requirements and departmental standards;
· Set up and serving of banquet and restaurant bar.
Qualifications:
You are a team player who is excited to create a great experience for the guests of Elements! You are positive, driven and have a ‘glass half full’ outlook on life. Your other traits include:
A passion for customer service and a strong attention to detail;
Energetic, flexible, reliable, respectful, hands-on individual with initiative and integrity;
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment;
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;
Friendly and pleasant demeanour, courteous, self-motivated, and professional;
Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision, independently and as part of a team;
Ability to work different shift hours;
Serve it right certification;
Knowledge of Silverware system is preferred, but not a must;
Previous serving experience is preferred;
Who Are We?
We are Elements, the on-site restaurant at Copper Point Resort. Copper Point Resort is a full-service resort boasting stunning guest rooms & suites with picture-perfect views, a gourmet restaurant, a dreamy spa and the perfect indoor & outdoor water oasis. Our resort is surrounded by gorgeous Rocky & Purcell Mountain views, championship golf courses, lakes & rivers, biking & hiking trails…the outdoor opportunities are endless!
Copper Point Resort s is part of INNHotels, a family of independent hotels. We have properties in Canmore, Jasper, Red Deer, Stony Plain, Grande Cache, Valemount and Invermere.
We Offer:
A great work environment with opportunities for development and career advancement within Copper Point Resort and the INNHotels family of hotels;
A competitive compensation package;
Group health plan;
Staff events and seasonal discounts on local adventure activities;
Hotel Discounts as part of the INNHotels family of hotels;
The opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Columbia Valley;
Staff accommodation available.
Do you think you’d make a good candidate? Send your resume to the following email address. We’d like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Email: fbmanager@copperpointresort.com
Fax: 250-341-4001
Job Summary:
As a houseman you are the support for the entire housekeeping team as well as the bellman for guests. You will need to ensure that all maids rooms are stocked and tidy each day as well as be responsible for the overall cleanliness of the public spaces around the resort.
Duties:
Ensure the resort public spaces are kept clean and well-stocked with amenities.
Ensure public spaces are sanitized properly according to the health and safety guidelines.
Cleans rugs, carpets and upholstered furniture using a vacuum cleaner, broom, and carpet shampoo machine.
Answer room calls as requested from the front desk.
Empty garbage’s.
Collect and empty soiled linen.
Look for issues throughout the resort and report or repair them as needed.
Work well with the front desk team to ensure overall guest satisfaction.
Work well with the housekeeping team to ensure to ensure a positive guest experience.
Work well with the maintenance team to ensure anything needing repair is reported and fixed in a timely manner.
Working Conditions:
Work with cleaning chemicals; proper use training will be provided.
Shifts are: 8:00am-4:30pm or 2:00pm-10:30pm or 11pm-7:30am depending on availability.
On your feet all day with lots of travel around resort. Great job for those who like to stay fit.
Fun, team-oriented atmosphere.
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to be proactive and handle a high paced environment when resort is at full capacity.
Ability to strategically organize and plan task order for efficient delivery.
Very friendly and helpful with both guests and fellow staff.
Ability to handle guest concerns with the support of the management team.
Ability to lift 50lbs safely.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication skills.
Required Education, Training and Experience:
High School diploma or less
Required licenses, certificates and registrations:
First aid is an asset.
We Offer:
A great work environment with opportunities for development and career advancement within Copper Point Resort and the INNHotels family of hotels;
A competitive compensation package;
Group health plan;
Staff events and seasonal discounts on local adventure activities;
Hotel Discounts as part of the INNHotels family of hotels;
The opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Columbia Valley;
Staff accommodation available at $15/day
Do you think you’d make a good candidate? Send your resume to our Executive Housekeeper at the email below. We’d like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Email: housekeepingmanager@copperpointresort.com
Phone: 250-691-1124
Job Summary:
The team here at Copper Point work together each day to create an unforgettable, picture-perfect experience for our guests. As Housekeeping Team Lead you are crucial in making sure our team is on point and on time. You will clean and inspect rooms daily to insure they meet the standards set by us at Copper Point and ensure that our rooms wow our guests leaving them feeling excited to return.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide cleaning services for guests on a day-to-day basis.
Complete task sheets of listed rooms to be cleaned per day.
Inspect and touch up rooms cleaned by Housekeepers and report back any trending issues.
Set rooms up with extra amenities for purchase.
Observe and report any maintenance repairs needed.
Stock and maintain cleaning supplies, linen carts, and linen rooms.
Return Lost and Found items to the housekeeping office.
Abide by all resort safety procedures to always ensure safety of both staff and guests.
Move and arrange furniture and turn mattresses.
Ensure all rooms and suites are cleaned as soon as they become vacant and ensure a quick turnaround.
Communicate effectively with the Front Office Manager and Front Desk Team to ensure overall guest satisfaction.
Perform other duties as required and assigned by the Housekeeping Manager
Working Conditions
Ability to lift a minimum of 25lbs, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, and lifting.
Standing for extended periods of time.
Work with cleaning chemicals; proper use training will be provided.
Available to work weekends.
Report to work in required uniform and in adherence with the Copper Point Resort Dress Code.
Qualifications:
Knowledge in and passion for the customer service industry.
Strong attention to details and a love of cleanliness.
Energetic, flexible, reliable, hands-on individual with initiative and integrity.
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management skills and a passion for hospitality.
Friendly and pleasant demeanour, courteous, self-motivated, and professional.
Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision, independently and as part of a team.
Education and experience in hotel industry are an asset.
We Offer:
A great work environment with opportunities for development and career advancement within Copper Point Resort and the INNHotels family of hotels.
A competitive compensation package.
Group health plan.
Staff events and seasonal discounts on local adventure activities.
Hotel Discounts as part of the INNHotels family of hotels.
The opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Columbia Valley.
Staff accommodation available at 15$/day
Do you think you’d make a good candidate? Send your resume to the following email address or fax number. We’d like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Email: housekeepingmanager@copperpointresort.com
Position Summary
Who are we looking for:
Are you looking for a new and rewarding senior leadership challenge in healthcare? Interior Health has an exciting opportunity for Vice President, Medicine in the community of Kelowna. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play.
Some of the benefits of joining Interior Health:
• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Relocation Allowance
Why Interior Health is a Top 100 BC Employer
The Okanagan’s largest and liveliest population centre, Kelowna, is one of Canada’s most popular vacation destinations and home of the legendary Ogopogo, the Okanagan’s own version of the Loch Ness Monster. With such a perfect lakeshore community, it is easy to believe that Kelowna is known to some as the Summer City. Summer smiles and glistening water year round will entice you to explore this amazing community. If you enjoy water sports – sailing, house boating, kayaking, windsurfing and fishing – you may never want to leave Kelowna. Downtown Kelowna offers a spectacular landscape of lake, mountains and parks, with a wide range of cafés, continental and ethnic restaurants and noisy nightclubs to choose from as well as unique shops and boutiques, heritage buildings and modern architecture, art galleries and museums, music and live theatre, and even a symphony and ballet.
How will you create an impact:
The Vice President, Medicine is an integral part of Interior Health’s Senior Executive Team (SET) with joint accountability for setting new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in British Columbia.
The VP, Medicine provides strategic medical administration leadership and is accountable for medicine related processes governing the delivery of optimum, consistent, and competent medical care provided by Interior Health.
The VP, Medicine works with the VP, Quality, Research & Academic Affairs and the Clinical Operations portfolios to enhance integration, transparency, and accountability for operational and strategic performance.
What will you work on:
• Provides oversight for medical governance including credentialing; privileging; peer review; performance improvement; and physician contracts.
• Ensures consistency and competency in medicine related clinical processes throughout Interior Health.
• Oversees Executive Medical Directors who work in dyad relationships with the VPs of Clinical Operations.
• Co-Leads with the VP Quality, Research and Medical Academic Affairs the development of Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, policies, and procedures for physicians across Interior Health.
• Identifies critical issues to be addressed to achieve short-, medium-, and long-term objectives, strategies, plans, and programs to optimize service, improve the patient experience, and meet Ministry of Health objectives.
• Ensures medicine programs and services are designed, integrated, operated, measured, and reported on in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, and attainment of established goals and objectives.
• Monitors organizational and portfolio performance against operating targets and key performance indicators.
• Establishes and oversees annual operating plans and related budgets for the portfolio, developing an appropriate organizational structure and allocating the financial, technological, physical, and human resources required to achieve current and long- range strategies and meet operating objectives within the organization’s fiscal framework.
• Provides leadership to all staff within the portfolio through coaching, guiding, modelling key behaviours, and encouraging dialogue to create a respectful and motivating environment that encourages achievement of maximum potential, personal goals, and performance targets.
• Provides senior representation in developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to address issues, share information, and promote partnerships.
• Collaborates and participates with the Ministry of Health, other BC Health Authorities, and provincial and national organizations on industry initiatives.
• Keeps abreast of current management and professional practices, issues, and trends affecting health service delivery at the provincial and organizational levels.
• Provides leadership for other services, programs, or projects as assigned by the President and CEO.
Honoring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience
• A medical degree with full licensure (or proven eligibility for same) in the Province of British Columbia.
• Leadership training appropriate to the role.
• Fifteen or more years of experience in progressively senior leadership roles in an integrated health system environment.
Skills and Abilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of current BC healthcare policies, funding practices, and relevant Federal and Provincial Health Statutes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current human resources issues, trends, and government directives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budget preparation and management of financial resources involving short-, immediate-, and long-term plans.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to unify, energize, and motivate people.
• Ability to promote and facilitate change.
• Ability to influence others at all levels of the organization and well as external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to assume responsibility and accountability in a leadership role.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to make effective presentations to groups.
• Ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!
Salary range for this position is $227,121 to $340,683 and starting salary will be based on education, training and experience.
Comments
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.
Job Type: Full-Time; Permanent
Wage: $25/hour
Location: In Office
Schedule: Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm
Department: Guardians
Reporting to: Joshua Martin, Guardian Manager
Start Date: 2023 12 01
Job Description:
Reporting to the Guardian Manager, the Guardian Admin & Technical Support provides support for community projects, membership, and the Shuswap Band Guardians with technical and administrative assistance. The position supports the lead guardians with scheduling field work, project planning, managing, monitoring and responding to InReach check-ins. They assist the “boots-on-the-ground” Guardians and act as the “eyes and ears” of the territory. Their focus is to help maintain Shuswap Band’s traditional values while coordinating with external partners and establishing a presence within our Traditional Caretaker Area. You will work as a technical and administrative liaison with external partners on archeology, fishery, forestry, construction, and wildlife monitoring projects.
Responsibilities:
- Support Guardian Leads and Referral Coordinators with scheduling. This will include contacting proponents regularly about scheduling and keeping both external and internal teams up to date on Guardian availability.
- Monitoring, managing, and responding to InReach Check-ins.
- Activating the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) when necessary.
- Providing administrative support to Shuswap Band Guardians. This includes helping create and process cheque/travel requisitions, develop project invoices, maintain up-to-date records, support training coordination, and help with other administrative tasks, as needed.
- Help educate youth, visitors, and community members on land stewardship programs and initiatives.
- Promote cultural programs such as youth elder mentorships, on-the-land youth programs, subsistence harvesting, language camps, etc.
- Integrate local and traditional knowledge to manage and steward lands and waters.
- Maintain a presence on lands through observation, recording, and reporting.
- Gathering and application of Indigenous laws, teachings, and knowledge.
- Write reports and deliver to supervisor as requested.
- Monitor, research, and collect data on priority issues (i.e., wildlife, climate, contamination, visitor impacts, illegal activity, compliance, etc.). Includes species and habitat identification, monitoring, and protection.
- Build relationships with enforcement and compliance support team members.
- Help with community clean-up projects. Duties include garbage, recycling, composting and general maintenance of our lands and homes.
- Deliver wood to community members as needed. Work in community gardens, planting, weeding, and watering.
- Help with set up and take down before and after Community Events.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
Qualifications:
- Basic computer skills
- An understanding of basic office applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Educational interest in conservation and natural resource management.
- Must be able to maintain a positive attitude during long periods of work in the field.
- Willingness to work away for extended periods of time within the Shuswap Territory.
- Previous experience using satellite phones/personal location devices and two-way radio is ideal.
- Can demonstrate good organizational skills by taking simple, clear notes.
- Can demonstrate good communication skills. You are an active listener and observer and ask good questions.
- Proven ability to work independently and interact positively with project managers, supervisors, clients, field partners, and landowners.
- A valid British Columbia Class 5 driver’s license and clean driving record are ideal but not required.
- Willingness to attain an OFA Level 1 First Aid certificate and Transportation Endorsement.
- Ability to work long days in the field and for extended periods of time. Up to 12 hours a day, five days a week.
- Ability to safely operate 4×4 vehicles on unmaintained roads.
- Able to hike approximately 20 km per day, carrying equipment over uneven terrain with elevation gain.
- Be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
- Must be willing and able to work in all types of weather (rain, wind, extreme temperatures) and varied terrain (from wetlands to mountain tops).
- Previous Administrative experience is an asset.
- Previous experience working with or for First Nations.
- Previous experience in orienteering is an asset.
- Wildlife knowledge and safety awareness.
- Familiarity with Rocky Mountain/East Kootenay flora and plant ID is an asset.
We value diversity and welcome all qualified candidates to apply. Employment and promotion of an Indigenous person or Shuswap Band members will be administered in a fair and reasonable manner and is consistent with the Canadian Human Rights Commission Policy on “Aboriginal Employment Preference.”
Please email your application to
HR@shuswapband.ca with the subject line “[Position Name] – Application” by the closing date above to apply.
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Hourly Wage: $24.00 – $27.00
Location: In Office or Hybrid
Schedule: Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm; evenings, weekends, and special events as required
Department: Culture & Language
Reporting to: Culture & Language Director
Start Date: 2024-02-04
Job Description:
Shuswap Band is looking for an Event Coordinator & Culture Admin Assistant to join our Culture & Language Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting all Shuswap Band departments with planning, coordinating, and executing Shuswap Band’s many community events, including the annual Salmon Festival, Salmon Release, National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and various other community celebrations as they are identified. Additionally, the ideal candidate will work closely with the Culture & Language Department to support their growing administrative needs. This will include helping with processing honoraria, cheque and travel requisitions, meeting scheduling, annual funding reporting, and other administrative tasks as required.
Responsibilities:
- Work with all departments across the organization to ensure events are well-planned and run smoothly; support all aspects of Shuswap events from planning to execution and wrap-up.
- Document all aspects of event planning in a centralized location (digital or paper) to ensure ease of information sharing.
- Host planning meetings and ensure tasks and responsibilities are communicated to the relevant stakeholders (including staff, managers, clients, vendors, community members, etc.).
- Establish relationships with local venues and vendors.
- Reserve event spaces.
- Coordinate Shuswap Band staff to support events as needed.
- Work with Finance and relevant managers to ensure that event budgets are developed, vendors are paid, and donations are accounted for.
- Promote events to Shuswap Band members, staff, and the broader Invermere/Columbia Valley community (where appropriate).
- Provide general administrative support to the Culture & Language Department.
- Organize, schedule, and take meeting minutes for Culture & Language Department meetings.
- Answer and direct emails, phone calls, and guests as needed.
- Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, mailing, scanning, etc.
- Process honoraria, cheque, and travel requisitions; assist with travel arrangements.
- Assist in the preparation of annual and/or quarterly grant reports.
- Develop and maintain a filing system.
- Work with supervisor and directors as required to handle requests from other departments.
Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Education/training in Event Planning or Administration an asset
- 1-3 years of event planning experience
- 1+ years of administrative assistant experience
- Knowledge of appropriate software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint
- Strong event management and organizational skills
- Experience with community events
- Excellent customer and client service skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain basic budgets
- An understanding of Shuswap Band culture, events, and community is an asset
- Knowledge of performance monitoring methods for events and the ability to create reports to guide future event coordination improvements
- Able to provide a cleared RCMP Criminal Record Check
- Possess a Drivers License with a clean drivers abstract
Shuswap Band offers a wide variety of perks including:
- 2 weeks paid holiday over Christmas in addition to annual vacation
- Employer matched pension plan after 3 months
- Extensive health and benefits package
- Bi-weekly healthy food box
- Dynamic work environment
We value diversity and welcome all qualified candidates to apply. Employment and promotion of an Indigenous person or Shuswap Band members will be administered in a fair and reasonable manner and is consistent with the Canadian Human Rights Commission Policy on “Aboriginal Employment Preference.”
Please email your application to
hrdepartment@shuswapband.ca with the subject line “[Position Name] – Application” by the closing date above to apply.
The Class 5 local Truck Driver will be responsible for delivering freight throughout the Columbia Valley on a daily basis. Start times will vary, depending on the run and the day. Deliveries can be direct to store or residential customers. Must do proper pre-trip and post-trip.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
- A mixture of highway and town driving- Ensuring accuracy of all deliveries.
- Daily Pre-Trip Inspections
- Correctly loading and unloading 53ft trailers
- Provide excellent customer service
- Operate the delivery truck in a safe manner at all times, obeying all rules of the DOT
- Adjusting weight and excels
- Performing other tasks as assigned
- Working on ELD and work flow
REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS:
- Excellent customer service skills, with a professional, outgoing and friendly personality
- Previous experience with commercial delivery driving
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licenseAbility to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Ability to learn new skills and processes quickly
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Reliable, punctual and available to work when required.
- Availability after hours and weekends when needed
WE OFFER:
- Compensation based on experience and qualifications
- 40-50 hours weekly
- In-house training and certification
- Group benefits plan
- Email a copy of your Resume, Cover Letter, and WHY you would be a good fit to our growing team!
Salary: $20.00-$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
