Employment Services and Training Manager
Job No:
141112
Location:
New Aiyansh, BC (within close proximity to Terrace)
- Join our self-governed Indigenous community while honouring our heritage
- Receive a competitive annual salary of $70-89K plus full benefits
- Assist in our community's human resources needs in a beautiful northern BC backdrop
About the Nisga'a Nation
Located on BC's rugged northwest coast, 100-150 km north of Terrace, Nisga'a Lands are blessed with soaring mountains, dramatic lava beds, picturesque fjords, and thriving rivers and streams, complemented by our rich cultural traditions. For visitors and residents, there is a wide variety of activities to enjoy, including fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ATVing, and much more!
The Nisga'a Lisims Government (NLG) building opened its doors in 2000, and has since been responsible for a vital set of functions carried out under various departments including Finance, Programs & Services, Fisheries & Wildlife, Lands & Resources, Capital, Housing & Facilities Operations, and Enforcement & Emergency Services, all which contribute to the development of the surrounding area. NLG's directives are governed under Nisga’a laws as well as federal and provincial laws.
To read more about our history, culture, and long term community goals, please visit our website.
About the Opportunity
NLG is currently seeking an Employment Services and Training Manager overseeing Nisga’a Employment Services and Training (NEST) department. The role can be based in either New Aiyansh or Terrace, BC, on a full-time basis.
Reporting to NLG's Executive Director, you will ensure the successful operations of the NEST programming and the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ISETS) to the members of the community in Nass Valley, Terrace-Kitimat, and Prince Rupert.
Specifically, the scope of your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supervising and managing multiple teams in designated areas of coverage (Nass Valley, Terrace-Kitimat, and Prince Rupert)
- Providing community outreach, employment services, and human resources advice to Nisga’a Nation projects
- Facilitating solutions to the delivery of labour market programming to the Nisga’a Nation
- Preparing all required program and financial reporting in accordance to funding agreements
- Seeking other sources of funding to enhance our community services
- Supervising student outreach programs and educating them on career options
- Liaising employment engagement between local industries and community residents
- Assisting community members in achieving career goals while providing options
- Identifying voids in local labour sectors and formulating solutions
- Writing grant proposals to foundations for NEST program funding
About You
To qualify for this role, a diploma, degree, or equivalent in Business, Management, Human Resources, or relevant field is preferred. NLG will also consider a combination of education and relevant work experience. Candidates that demonstrated successful delivery of employment related programs, will be considered an asset.
To succeed in this role, you will also need:
- Strong working knowledge of the Nisga’a Treaty
- Experience with ESDC, Service Canada, and WorkBC (asset)
- Effective interpersonal, networking, and community relations skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Ability to communicate complex information to a wide variety of audiences
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive issues with discretion, tact, and diplomacy
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License, clean abstract, and access to reliable transportation
- Experience leading a team as well as strong coaching skills
Lastly, our ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of and respect for Indigenous culture. Familiarity with the Nisga’a language and culture will be considered an asset.
About the Benefits
The successful candidate will receive $70-89K annual salary, based on skills, education, and experience. All NLG team members also receive access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- Up to 38 days off (20 vacation + 18 elective leave)
- Extended medical and dental benefits
- Short and long-term disability
- Group life insurance
- Group pension plan
- Employee & family assistance program (EFAP) - confidential counseling services to assist employees
- Opportunities for personal and professional training and development
- Relocation assistance negotiable
By joining the NLG team, you can have a rewarding and exciting career that offers great opportunities for professional progression. Best of all, all of your hard work and dedication will serve the good of our Nation.
If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!