POSTED: December 18, 2009                                CLOSES: January 8, 2010 @ 5PM

POSITION:           Project Coordinator

SALARY RANGE:   $28.57 per hour

SUPERVISOR:       Director of Programs and Services or Designate

HOURS:               Yet to be determined.

TERM:                 ASAP to September 1, 2010

LOCATION:         New Aiyansh, British Columbia

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Nisga‚Äôa Log Home Building Project.  He/she will be responsible for engaging 18 participants in Training to Employment Partnership Program to become trained as Industry Training Approved certified log home building workers. The coordinator must be a leader, creative problem solver, be able to meet deadlines and pay attention to details.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be familiar with the funding contract, timelines and adhere to reporting obligations in a timely manner;
• Liaison with NLG entities and related external stakeholders;
• Maintain participant files, attendance records assessments and follow-ups when required;
• Provides administrative and financial support;
• Provides progress, financial and statistical reports according to funding contract and NLG policies;
• Supervise the project employment counselor and 18 project participants;
• Coordinates public relations, marketing and outreach functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 ;
• Completed Post Secondary training in a relevant discipline;
• Experience in  trades and technical preferably carpentry;
• Posses a valid class 5 BC Driver‚Äôs License
• Be willing to obtain a class 4 BC Driver‚Äôs License;
  • At least 2 years working/managing/supervising industrial programs;
  • Ability to understand the Nisga‚Äôa Culture and speak the Nisga‚Äôa Language an asset;
  • Experience with Accounting processes and budget development;
  • Experience with completing and submitting reports to funding agencies;
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including data base management;
    • Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities;
  • Ability to work well in a team as well as independently;
  • Experience in a non profit or community based organization is an asset.

Applicants are requested to submit resume package consisting of a cover letter describing their qualifications and resume prior to 5:00 pm on January 8, 2010. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ALL RESUME PACKAGES MAY BE DIRECTED TO:        

Nisga’a Lisims Government

Attention: Human Resource Department

P.O. BOX 231, NEW AIYANSH, B.C., V0J 1A0

Fax Number: 250-633-2367

Email: hrdept@nisgaa.net