Details

Business: Cayoose Creek Indian Band
Email: administrator@cayoosecreek.ca
Phone: 2502564136
Address: PO Box 484, Lillooet BC V0K 1V0

Description

Job Summary:
Sek'wel'was is in search of a highly skilled and organized individual to be the Emergency & Fire Smart Assistant. The Emergency & Fire Smart Assistant is responsible for assisting the Emergency Fire Smart Coordinator in the facilitation of Emergency & Fire Smart-related activities within the Sek'wel'was Community. The position will ensure that they support the Emergency Fire Smart Coordinator to ensure that the Emergency & Fire Smart activities are supported, developed, and implemented in accordance with Provincial guidelines as well as with the direction and policy provided by the community.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists the Emergency Fire Smart Coordinator with ensuring the Operational Readiness by coordinating and acts as the main point of contact for any Emergencies within the Sek'wel'was Community.
• Assists with liaising with federal, provincial officials, municipal organizations, Indigenous communities and emergency agencies on programs and service delivery and responding to public information requests.
• Assists in seeking and administering new Emergency & Fire Smart grant opportunities.
• Assists in monitoring and reporting on grants received, assisting with annual budget preparation and preparing reports.
• Assists in developing an emergency response and recovery policies.
• Assists in creating internal, external, and public communications related to Emergency & Fire Smart activities in the Sek'wel'was Community.
• Assists in recruiting and, coordinating training for Fire Smart personnel.
• Assists with organizing Smart events for the Sek'wel'was Community members.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Local Fire Smart Representative qualification or willingness to attain.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effectively assist in dealing with emergency situations.
• Engage with fellow employees, the public and outside agencies in a courteous manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Organize and prioritize contractors and volunteers.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Professional competence in the development and administration of emergency management programs.

Qualifications

• Emergency Management Certificate would be an asset;
• Completion of Fire Smart 101 Training / Wildfire Risk reduction Training would be an asset;
• Knowledge of fire prevention, Fire Smart, and emergency preparedness programs would be an asset;
• Valid BC Driver's License and Satisfactory Canada Criminal Record Check.

Salary Range: $20.00 To $26.00 per hour depending on qualifications and skills
Term:Proposal based position for two years pending funding (Upon Completion of Probation)
Part Time, 21 Hour Per Week
NOTES:
All applicants must submit their resume, cover letter, and three references.
The successful applicant must submit both a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing.
Cayoose Creek is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous, Metis or Inuit heritage. Candidates of Indigenous-identity are encouraged to self-identify on their application or within their cover letter.
Forward your Cover Letter, Resume and three references to:
Attention: Rhonda Leech, Administrator
Email: Fallon Flann, Admin Assistant at: adminassistant@cayoosecreek.ca Fax: (250) 256-4138
Application Deadline: Until filled