TERM FULL-TIME (2 YEARS) POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
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.
Working as an integral part of the Director Yúustway Health and Wellness Department, this position reports directly to the Manager of the Community Health and Wellness division, the Event Planner is a valued member of our community-based interdisciplinary health and wellness team. They practice from a place of respect for, and a willingness to learn about, the Squamish worldview that recognizes and honours the values, beliefs and customs of individuals, families and the community. This person collaborates effectively and creatively with the Manager, Program Coordinator, Admin staff, other team members and Nation Departments, our Elder Advisors, and relevant community partners to plan and execute all aspects of community events and workshops from pre-planning, determining resource needs, pre-event marketing, and on-site coordination, to post event follow up. We are looking for someone who is organized, energetic, creative, skilled in customer service and who is able to perform well under pressure. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends is essential to this role.
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Combination of education and experience.
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Understanding of, and competency in, Indigenous cultural safety and humility, or willingness to learn.
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Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills.
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High level of emotional intelligence, patience, flexibility, and integrity.
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Maintains composure in high-pressure situations.
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Excellent administrative and organizational skills, with strong time management abilities.
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Able to deliver information with tact and diplomacy.
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Excellent customer service skills alongside the ability to communicate accurately and in a timely manner.
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Strong skills in manipulating data sets.
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Ability to maintain, conceptualize, and develop reports regarding a variety of operational and informational statistics.
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Ability to demonstrate active listening skills with both clients and staff, ensuring sound, empathetic, and culturally safe communications.
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Acts ethically and with the highest degree of confidentiality.
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Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude.
Salary: $ 57,137 - $ 63,738 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program.
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*
