PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER

CLOSES: Open Until Filled

• Great opportunity to join the Squamish Nations community

• Take your career to new heights with a dynamic and progressive First Nations government

Who We Are

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 12 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.

About The Opportunity

Working as an integral part of the Ayás Mén̓men Child and Family Services Department, Reporting to the Team Leader, Food Program, and under the direction of the Primary Teachers, This position will work within the Ayás Mén̓men Food Program – areas including the Food Pantry, Growcer Hydroponic System & Food Garden. This position specifically would be working within a state-of-the-art indoor hydroponic growing system designed to grow produce for the community. This individual will be required to maintain, organize, and control the Growcer Hydroponic System by using an automated system that comes with Growcer to maintain control of the overall system. Individual will need to perform basic maintenance on the system and complete tasks such as cleaning grow trays, mixing nutrient solutions, and harvesting. Training will be provided on knowledge of the Growcer, basic troubleshooting procedures for the system, and attend weekly technical calls. Other duties will include designing and implementing planting schedules. propagate, transplant, maintain, and harvest plants, including post-harvest procedures. This person will also assist other areas of the Food Program including the S7ilhen Food Pantry, and Food Garden with supporting their program delivery & expected outcomes.

What You Bring

• Combination of education and experience.
• Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
• High level of emotional intelligence, patience, and integrity.
• Maintains composure in high-pressure situations.
• Able to disseminate complex information to stakeholders in a meaningful way.
• Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
• Able to deliver negative information tactfully and diplomatically when needed. Acts ethically and handles sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude.

Salary: $ 45,056 - $ 49,451 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program.

Why Work With Us

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.

*Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant*