Climate Change Coordinator

Climate Change Coordinator

Classification:
Part time Term (one year)

Salary:
$25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Location: Williams Lake BC

Deadline: Open until filled

The Tŝilhqotin National Government is based in Williams Lake British Columbia serving six communities including ʔEsdilagh Tletinqox Tlesqox Tŝideldel Xeni Gwetin and Yuneŝitin. The Tŝilhqotin National Governments mission is to support and empower Tŝilhqotin peoples to exercise their rights to self-determination within their traditional territories in ways which reflect Tŝilhqotin philosophy values experience and culture.

The Climate Change Coordinator will provide administrative support to existing Tŝilhqotin Tsiqi Dechen Jedilhtan (Womens Council) and Climate Change initiatives within the Nation such as Where the Waters meet project. There is a possibility that the position may be extended if the successful candidate has strong proposal writing skills and is able to help find additional climate change funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate climate change special events workshops and webinars taking notes and preparing summaries of what is shared at these events
• Preparing surveys questionnaires and forms for community engagement and feedback.
• Assist in the maintaining an organized database of gathered knowledge tools and resources that support being resilient to climate change and support climate action.
• Contributing to drafting reports related to the Where the Waters meet project
• Support TNG & Tŝilhqotin communities climate change initiatives
• Research new funding opportunities and make appropriate recommendations
• Assist in the preparation and submission of detailed grant proposals
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of detailed reports on funding allocation and utilization
• Assist with Where the Waters meet with the project timelines and deliverables in collaboration with their supervisor

Requirements

• Knowledge of Tsilhqotin Culture values and language
• Complete working knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Word Outlook Excel and PowerPoint
• Awareness of climate change and motivation to learn more and advance climate action within the Tŝilhqotin Nation its communities and led by the Tŝilhqotin Tsiqi Dechen Jedilhtan
• Related degree/diploma/certificate will be considered an asset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and time-management abilities
• Proactive and self-motivated able to take initiative and manage tasks independently
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Working Conditions

• Travel may be required
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and additional hardware
• Overtime as required
• Lifting or moving up to 25lbs may be required

Please send a cover letter resume and 3 references to:

Jenai Nolin
Human Resources Generalist
Tŝilhqotin National Government
1729 South Lakeside Drive
Williams Lake BC V2G 4T4
Email:

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Sechanalyagh to all who have applied. Due to the high volume of applications we receive on our job postings only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Junior IC