Job Postings

Positions with external organizations

Wei Wai Kum First Nation posts jobs for external organizations upon request as a service to Band members and employers. Employers may email their postings to reception@weiwaikum.ca

Positions with the Wei Wai Kum First Nation or its affiliated operations

 

 

Recreation Coordinator

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Liǧʷiłdaxʷ Health Society- Casual Personal Care Worker

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Location: Campbell River, and Cape Mudge/Quinsam Health

As an employee of the Liǧʷiłdaxʷ Health Society you will be a key member of the health team, providing direct support to KDC member nation citizens at Campbell River and Cape Mudge/Quinsam Health site. This is an on-call casual position.
Reporting to the Home & Community Care Coordinator and working with limited supervision, the Personal Care Worker is a position with specialized training to provide personalized care in client homes throughout the Health communities. With a residential care aide diploma, or equivalent, the PCW assists with activities of daily living, ensuring safety, comfort, hygiene, physical activity, independence, and mental well-being of the client in a respectful and compassionate manner. The PCW assists at community wellness clinics and community workshops. This position requires the ability to function independently, the ability to travel to client homes as dispatched and as well as to effectively manage emergency situations according to policy.
Classified as casual on-call, this position contributes to a “core service team”. The position has no guarantee of hours and works “stand by”, accepting daily or weekly assignments for vacation relief, sick day, or heavy workload. Hours are assigned by the Home & Community Care Coordinator according to need. The position travels to any client home or Health site location as dispatched.

To receive a comprehensive job description, please email: administration@lkthealth.ca

Health provides preventative and health promotion services for 3 of our member nations.

In circumstances where there is an equal combination of qualifications and experience, preference will be given to people of Aboriginal heritage.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume to:
Dayle Wilson, Assistant to Health Director
1400A Drake Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 7K6
Email: administration@lkthealth.ca Fax: 250.286.9713

This posting will remain open until filled.
Thank you in advance, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wei Wai Kum Job Posting- Lands Manager

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Overall Purpose:

The Land Manger position is a full-time position and involves providing oversite to all activities that take place on reserve Lands. The successful candidate will conduct research, seek funding opportunities and make recommendations on future land development, laws, policies, and processes. This position is responsible for management of all lease holdings and provision of administrative support for new and renewals of leases. Responsibilities also include ensuring maintenance/upkeep of infrastructure and public works and oversight of all lands and resource projects.

Responsibilities include:

Land Code:

  • Administer the Land Code and any related policies and procedures in order to obtain the highest benefit of land use to membership
  • Recommend amendments to the Land Code and any Laws as necessary.
  • Recommend and oversee Land Use Planning and Land Development Initiatives.
  • Recommend Land Code and related initiatives that will move the Nation toward Self-Governance.
  • Recommend and oversee Land Acquisition and Addition-to-Reserve projects.
  • Provide oversite, mentorship, and direction to the Lands Worker.
  • Develop Policies and Procedures for the Lands Department and all related activities.
  • Provide oversite to environment and climate change initiatives.
  • Communicate with members individually and at formal meetings
  • Provides support to Senior leadership in Capital Infrastructure project planning
  • Communicate with the Senior Manager of Operations and Council about land issues; orient Council to land management laws, policies and practices
  • Develop and review land interest agreements, leases, right-of-way and permits; notify interest holders of potential expiration or changes
  • Enforce Land Code laws and land related by-laws
  • Negotiate and enforce leases
  • Develop a budget for land, and all public works/infrastructure departments
  • Assist in development of new and revisions to existing by-laws
  • Ensure registration of interest
  • Resolve disputes and, if not possible, refer disputes to the dispute resolution panel set out by the Land Code
  • Draft Band Council Resolutions for land related matters
  • Maintain records and files on lands matters, including internet files
  • Work with the Lands committee on Community Engagement.

Other responsibilities:

  • Assist Council with surrenders and de-surrenders of reserve land for housing.
  • Report to Senior Manager of Operations, Council and at Band Meetings on land issues.
  • Maintain good relations with INAC
  • Provides ongoing communication to the community when required
  • Provides administrative support to community members
  • Must attend all applicable community meetings, i.e. AGM
  • Other land-related duties as may be assigned from time to time
  • Enforce land laws not addressed by provision of the Land Code

Public Works and Infrastructure:

  • Liaison with the Operations and Maintenance workers to ensure all required maintenance work is complete
  • Provides administrative support for any new infrastructure developments
  • Monitor the maintenance of all Band infrastructure and public works assets to ensure they are to acceptable codes.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Post-secondary education in a related field is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills; to include familiarity with principles of natural justice and mediation.
  • Must have experience in land and infrastructure management
  • Familiarity with framework agreements, transfer agreements, Land Code and associated federal legislation on First Nation Land Management
  • Knowledge of federal and provincial environmental codes
  • Knowledge of contract law and management; to include familiarity with real land practices (e.g. valuation and appraisal)
  • Knowledge of local government laws and principles
  • Knowledge of land registry practices and policies
  • Experience in INAC programs, construction, contract negotiations, and co-venture agreements
  • Must have a valid BC Driver’s License
  • Computer literacy (MS Office); bookkeeping skills; and valid driver’s license.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • Full-time employment 5 days (35 hours) per week
  • Hours of work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. May be required to work occasional evenings or weekends.
  • Place of work: Weiwaikum Administration Office
  • Must abide by Band Personnel Policy and follow Band housing and land policies.

 

This position is fulltime position with Wei Wai Kum First Nation. The hours of operations are Monday – Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Hourly wage range $30-$39/hr based on qualification and experience. Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference.

HOW TO APPLY: Please email or drop off the following documents: a cover letter, current resume and three work-related references to:

Merci Brown, Senior Operations Manager

Wei Wai Kum First Nation

1650 Old Spit Road, Campbell River, BC, V9W 3E8

Email: careers@weiwaikum.ca

CLOSING DATE: On-going until filled

Wei Wai Kum Job Posting- Lands Worker

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Overall Purpose:

The Lands Assistant is a full-time permanent position that will support the Lands department with multiple tasks including but not limited to registration, database management, process and form development, and referrals. This will be primarily administrative but will also involve research and community engagement.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Work with engineering consultants on development projects
  • Assist with drafting of Request for Proposals (RFP) and review proposals
  • Review and make recommendations on permit applications
  • Assist with budgeting and project estimating
  • Register lands instruments in the First Nation Lands Registry.
  • Research paper files to ensure database management system is accurate and up to date.
  • Assist with Community Engagement and all member communication.
  • Lead the updating and implementing of the Emergency Management Plan including pandemic related plans.
  • Lead with other programs and initiatives with partners and stakeholders as required.
  • Support with GIS program.
  • Apply for grants that contribute towards Wei Wai Kum community developments.
  • Develop Lands policy and processes and associated forms.
  • Support with member Lands inquires.
  • Maintain records and files on lands matters, including internet files.
  • Support with other lands and natural resource projects as required.
  • Assist with by-law and law enforcement as needed.
  • Assist with the maintenance and routine inspections of community assets.
  • Assist with maintenance manuals, reviews, and annual inspections
  • Attend and support at community meetings, i.e., AGM.
  • Assist with referrals when required.
  • Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Some post-secondary education in a related field is preferred.
  • Training or equivalent experience with reviewing engineered drawings and plans
  • Experience working with First Nations preferred.
  • Experience using database and/or similar computer systems.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with GIS is considered an asset but not required.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • Full-time employment 5 days (35 hours) per week.
  • Hours of work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. May be required to work occasional evenings or weekends.
  • Some field work may be required.
  • Place of work: Band Office.
  • Must abide by Band Personnel Policy and follow Band housing and land policies.
  • Provision of a clean Criminal Record Check.

 

This position is fulltime position with Wei Wai Kum First Nation. The hours of operations are Monday – Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Hourly wage range $22-$30/hr based on qualification and experience. Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference.

 

HOW TO APPLY: Please email or drop off the following documents: a cover letter, current resume and three work-related references to:

Merci Brown, Senior Operations Manager

Wei Wai Kum First Nation

1650 Old Spit Road, Campbell River, BC, V9W 3E8

Email: careers@weiwaikum.ca