New Job Hr Generalist (Training) In British Columbia

HR Generalist (Training)

Classification: Permanent, Full time
Salary: Pending experience
Location: Williams Lake and Six Tsilhqot’in Communities
Deadline: Until Filled

Exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge Housing & Infrastructure planning, design and implementation in collaboration with TNG and the six Tŝilhqot’in communities.

The Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) is currently hiring a full-time Training Coordinator to join our team in Williams Lake, BC. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team, working with the Housing & Infrastructure team in developing and implementing the ground breaking Tŝilhqot’in Nation Federal Housing Investment and the long term Tŝilhqot’in Nation Housing Strategy.

The Tŝilhqot’in Nation is a world leader in advancing Indigenous rights and title, as demonstrated by the landmark Aboriginal Title Declaration from the Supreme Court of Canada in 2014. The Nation is currently implementing a groundbreaking tripartite framework agreement (Gwets’en Nilt’i Pathway Agreement) with the goal of transforming over the next 5 years the fundamental relationships between the Tŝilhqot’in Nation and the Federal and Provincial Crown governments.

The Training Coordinator will require a combination of communications, technical education and business acumen; previous experience in construction trades training programs is an asset. Preferably, the Training Coordinator will have a level of Indigenous cultural understanding or framework of practice to assist in developing and implementing culturally appropriate Nation-level training plans. This mid-level position reports directly to the Housing & Infrastructure Department Manager.

Primary Responsibilities (summary):

• Coordinate and manage the logistics of training programs; coordinate training sessions, maintain data sheets, attendance, equipment/classroom set-up and student schedules
• Coordinate participant applications and required supports
• Budget, track and report on multiple funding streams/projects
• Research, seek out and apply for grant initiatives, funding opportunities and training scholarships
• Participate in communication exercises and community engagement to consult with nation members both on and off reserve
• Participate in engaging and strengthening relationships with our partners to bring about the changes required to achieve Tŝilhqot’in goals and objectives
• Assist with job readiness and placement activities
• Collaborate with the TNG Construction Department staff and prospective employers to arrange meet & greet events for participants
• Collaborate with the TNG Communications Department on advertising, marketing, social media posting and updates the TNG training webpage
• Collaborate with all 6 Tŝilhqot’in communities, and collaborate with community education coordinators and training staff
• Participate in community engagement
• Work with ITA, NVIT, BCIT, TRU, IYDC and other training providers and the TNG education department and funding partnerships as well as construction-related certificate programs

• Organize participant appreciation lunches, field trips, ceremonies and celebrations
• Plan, facilitate and track safety training tickets

• Manage and book travel as needed
• Implement a wrap-around support system for students that fosters a safe environment; physically, culturally and promotes mental well-being
• Create, conduct and report on community housing and infrastructure training surveys
• Additional duties as required/determined

Qualifications and Professional Competencies:

• Associates degree in Business Administration, HR, training education or related field, or the right combination of experience and education
• Superior technical review skills and experience a strong asset
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, superior writing and presentation skills, are essential
• Demonstrated training coordination and personnel experience will be required
• Strong initiative, excellent professional judgement and commitment to success
• A high level of professionalism and demonstrated ability to handle confidential information accordingly is crucial
• Excellent research and analysis, reporting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to establish priorities, proceed with objectives, and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team and collectively across departments where needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and other project management software. Experience using Asana is an asset
• Valid Driver’s License, ability and willingness to travel to remote communities in various weather conditions and large cities as required
• Experience with collaborating with Indigenous funding partners is an asset
• Cultural competency and an awareness of the challenges faced and the barriers to training for Indigenous Peoples

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to:

Brittany Spooner

Human Resources Manager

Tŝilhqot’in National Government

253-4th Ave. North Williams Lake,

BC V2G 4T4

Phone 250-392-3918

Email: [email protected]

Only those invited to interview will be contacted.

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