Project Coordinator-Chilliwack B.c

PROJECT COORDINATOR – ADVENTURE BASED PROGRAM
FULL TIME

Stó:lō Service Agency (SSA) requires the services of a qualified Project Coordinator to fill a new position within the adventure based Iyáqthet Program with the Mémiyelhtel Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program.

This position will: coordinate the Iyáqthet team and provide adventure-based programming to Indigenous youth who are experiencing a variety of complex risk factors; assess social, socio-economic, emotional, academic, family related and historical factors that may be having an impact on individual youth and will support them in the building of their individual capacity to access resources and to make positive connections in the community; assist youth in developing healthy functioning in education, work, family, and community settings; and deliver culturally relevant services within an Indigenous context, respecting Indigenous traditions, values, and practice.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher education in related human/social services field.
• Two years related experience with at/high-risk youth/young adults.
• Experience in project coordination and team/group leadership.
• Knowledge and experience of backcountry adventure activities.
• Outdoor activity certifications such as swift water rescue, avalanche skills, field leader, are significant assets.
• Physical fitness and stamina to lead groups on adventure activities.
• Experience working with Indigenous youth and families; working knowledge of Indigenous culture and history.
• Curriculum development, teaching, and lesson planning skills are significant assets.
• Strong leadership skills, strong writing, time management, organization, and ability to adapt.
• Ability to accept individual uniqueness and respect diversity: ancestry, race, ethnicity, language, religions, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, and social-economic status.
• Ability to work flexible hours (as needed), including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to maintain a healthy working relationship with staff, community representatives/members and representatives of other organizations, including collaboration with other SSA programs and staff as required.
• Must maintain the confidentiality guidelines of all records, materials and communications concerning clients, staff and SSA.
• SSA has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, requiring all staff to be fully vaccinated.

Successful candidates will be required to provide the following if screened in for an interview:

• Proof of education documentation
• References: Three names and phone numbers/emails of recent supervisors
• Must hold and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License
• Must successfully pass the required pre-employment RCMP Criminal records Check (one from the Criminal

Records Review, and one from the RCMP)

Salary Range: Range starting at $38/hr based on qualifications/experience.
Type of Position:Full-time Position subject to 3-month probationary period and planned performance evaluations.
APPLICATIONS DEADLINE:FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Candidates will be screened according to the qualifications/requirements . Interested candidates are required to submit a resume and covering letter. Please include position title on subject line. Send to:

Stó:lō Service Agency Personnel Department
Bldg. #8A, Floor #1 – 7201 Vedder Road
Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5
Email: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca

For more information about this and other employment opportunities, visit www.stolonation.bc.ca
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We regret that we will only respond to those applicants chosen for an interview. We thank all applicants for their interest.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• British Columbia (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• British Columbia: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person