COMMUNITY BULLETIN

April 18, 2012

 

Visit www.kitselas.com  

Kitselas/Kitsumkalum Community Engagement Hub Kick – Off Event 

April 27th 2012 at Kitsumkalum Hall from 2:30 pm to 9: 30 pm Door Prizes – Traditional Food Lunch   Presentations by: Health Canada F.A.S.T. (First Nations Action Support Team) Kitselas/Kitsumkalum Community Engagement Hub  For Transportation Contact:  Therese Hagen at 250.638.1003 by Monday April 23rd 2012 ‐‐ 

Employment Counseling Services 

Sandy Watson, Employment Counselor, will be at the Gitaus Admin office on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  Tuesdays at the Queensway office.  Walk‐ins welcomed, to book an appointment or to offer suggestions on possible weekly workshops call 250.635.5084.  

Entry‐level Training Opportunities at NWCC:  Foodsafe Level 1, Saturday April 28 Forklift Operator, April 27‐29 and May 25‐27 Traffic Control Flagging, Several Dates. Please contact Eleanor Cassie at NWCC 250 638 5473 or Sandy at the Band Office for more info.  

 Employment Opportunities:  ‐ We have an oil and gas employer looking for pipefitters and labourers for an upcoming project with     Spectra Energy. Employer will provide camp accommodation.   Positions: Ironworkers, Pipefitters, Millwrights, Labourers, Camp Cook ‐ Mt. Milligan mine is hiring through contractors Gisborne group.  The Mine is looking for millwrights,    pipefitters, welders, labourers and apprentices. See website for more: www.gisborne.com ‐ North Amercian Construction Group is also hiring right now for camp work at the mine, they are    looking for HEOs, labourers, first aid. They insist on people applying online at www.nacg.org.  ‐ We have a remote camp at Williston Lake 2hrs north of Mackenzie looking for a Camp Cook ASAP, to     cook for a crew of up to 10 people.  To express interest on any of these opportunities forward resumes to:  info@t‐rexgroup.com or call 250‐563‐6181  

 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN

April 18, 2012

 

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Aboriginal Opportunities for Trades Upgrading – See Attachment for more Info  

FREE Daily Transportation to attend provided (pick up at Tim Horton’s on Keith Ave).  

To apply please send resume to kjeffery@citywest.ca  (emailed resume preferred – can be emailed from 

Gitaus Admin Office), or fax (778) 631‐2978 ATTENTION: KEVIN OR RANDY. 

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Thornhill Jr. Report cards will be sent home on Thursday April 19th with the students. Parent teacher conferences will be held May 2nd and 3rd from 2:30‐3:30 PM. ‐‐ Kitselas Treaty Office will have an information booth at the Terrace Business Expo April 20 – 22nd 2012 at the Terrace Sportsplex. Stop by, meet our team and ask questions or present your concerns. ‐‐ 

Fish Camp – Brainstorming Meeting April 25th 2012 at the Gitaus Admin Building 7:30 pm A group of Kitselas members are partnering with the Kitselas Lands Office, Employment and Social Development Departments to put on a ‘Fish Camp’ this summer from July 22 – July 29.  Part of the project is to build community smokehouses in Gitaus. We would like to have a public meeting about where to build the community smokehouses, how to pay for them, what they should look like and who can become involved. If you would like to get involved, please make sure to join us or call Sonja for more details: 250.635.8882 ext 232  

Kermode Friendship Society “Registered with Revenue Canada as a “charitable organization” 3313 Kalum Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 2N7 Phone 635-6778 Fax 635-6748

Job Opportunity: Youth Drop In Coordinator

Location: 1 Permanent Full Time Position- maximum 35 hours per week Wages: Competitive Start Date: As soon as possible

This is a leadership role in the development and delivery of all contracted services. The Youth Drop-In Coordinator reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluation of the Program. The Youth Drop-In Coordinator facilitates the youth's participation in existing programs in order to improve their economic, social and employability skills. RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage team operations

Complete deliverables or programming on time in accordance with relevant funding agreements

Complete programming on-budget and without financial penalty

Develop, implement and facilitate workshops with youth direction and participation;

Assist in facilitating and implementing health and wellness, communication, job searching, goal setting, budgeting, nutrition and assisting in obtaining housing;

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma in social and/or health science field;

Knowledge and experience of Aboriginal culture and practices.

Knowledge of the Aboriginal peoples and history in northwest B.C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience working in an environment directly with at risk youth

Proficient facilitation skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Computer skills: Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Subject to two Criminal record checks

Sign a code of ethics and a confidentiality agreement

Prepares and submits monthly activity reports to the Executive Director

Ensures that reporting requirements of the funding agency are met, with copies provided to the Executive Director

Reporting requirements according to BC Association of Friendship Centres (BCAAFC)

Valid Driver’s License, reliable vehicle and clean drivers abstract

Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Drug and Alcohol free role model

Closing Date: April 20, 2012 4:30pm No phone calls please To apply: Please drop off your resume at: Human Resources – Youth Drop In Coordinator 2nd floor 4643 Park Avenue Fax: 250 635 6748 *only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal ancestry

4/13/2012 *only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal ancestry

Kermode Friendship Society “Registered with Revenue Canada as a “charitable organization” 3313 Kalum Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 2N7 Phone 635-6778 Fax 635-6748

Job Opportunity: Family Skills Worker

The Kermode Friendship Society offers culturally sensitive, quality programs and services to the Aboriginal community members and community-at-large in the Terrace area. Location: 1 Permanent Full Time Position- maximum 35 hours per week Wages: Competitive Start Date: As soon as Possible

RESPONSIBLITIES

Model and Provide direct clinical services through one-on-one and group work education/training in the areas of parenting, homemaking, life skills, budgeting, stress management, problem solving, conflict resolution, effective communication, and social skills enhancement;

Act as a liaison between clients and appropriate community services and resources.

Supervise visits between children in care and their families, as directed by social workers, according to the Child’s Plan of Care

Participate in Integrated Case Management meetings and other related

Client Transportation as required

Community Service Work

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma in social and/or health science field;

At least 2 years work experience in an environment working directly with children and families

Knowledge and experience of Aboriginal culture and practices.

Knowledge of the Aboriginal peoples and history in northwest B.C.

Knowledge of the Ministry of Children & Family Development’s Child & Family Services procedures

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Familiar with Child and Family Community Service Act.

Proficient facilitation skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Computer skills: Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Share Point

Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated skills in report writing, statistical tracking and documentation, and preparing correspondence.

Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Subject to two Criminal record checks

Sign a code of ethics and a confidentiality agreement

Required monthly and annual reporting directly to Family Skills Program Manager

Valid BC drivers license and safe driving record (provide Driver’s Abstract)

Own vehicle

Negative TB test, HIV Aids test, and Hepatitis test

Work Evenings and Weekends Closing Date: April 20, 2012 4:30pm No phone calls please To apply Please drop off your resume at: Human Resources – Family Skills Worker 2

nd floor 4643 Park Avenue

Fax: 250 635 6748

To honor the memory of Devon Azak, there will be a blessing of the canyon at the entrance

Phone: 250-635-8882 Ext 232 Fax: 250-635-8793

E-mail: canyon@kitselas.com

KITSELAS CANYON

Blessing of the Canyon

KITSELAS CANYON

Date: Friday, April 20, 2012

Place: Kitselas Canyon (Gather at the entrance)

Time: 1 pm

There will be refreshments to follow at the Kitselas Health &

Administration Office. 

Kitselas Community Members, donations of

refreshments, sandwiches, deserts etc. are

requested. If you have any questions please call. Your help is greatly appreciated.