Employment- Sumas First Nation

In accordance with Sumas First Nation Recruitment & Selection Policy 6.2 employment opportunities will be communicated internally to SFN employees and SFN members for five (5) working days prior to external advertising.
Internal Job Postings

If after five (5) working days there are no applicants that meet the required qualifications for the position, the employment opportunity will be advertised externally through the Sumas First Nation Website and cost-effective advertising. To Apply, please email human.resources@sumasfirstnation.com with your Resume and Cover Letter for the position you are inquiring about.

Employment at Stó:lō Nation

Sumas First Nation is a part of 11 Bands that make up the Stó:lō Nation and as such promotes the employment opportunities within the Nation. For more information about employment opportunities at the Nation, visit Stó:lō Nation here.

Relief Cigarette Clerk

Hours: Relief position – Scheduled as required

Term: Permanent

Salary: $16 per hour

Reports to: Sumas First Nation Finance Manager

1.0 PURPOSE & SUMMARY

The Relief Cigarette Clerk provides relief coverage for the Cigarette Clerk. Weekly working hours are determined on an “as-needed” basis and are determined by the availability of the current Cigarette Clerk. This position is responsible for opening and closing the cashier till, maintaining accurate records of inventory, monitoring daily sales totals using programs like Microsoft Excel as well as submitting sales reports to the BC Ministry of Finance among other duties.

2.0 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide relief work for when current Cigarette Clerk is unavailable to take on a shift
• Opening and closing store
• Opening and closing cashier till
• Maintaining records of daily product inventory, reconciling, and ordering additional inventory when required
• Providing cashier services to clients and handling cash and debit cards
• Balancing of daily ledgers using Microsoft Excel
• Submitting sales reports to the BC Ministry of Finance
• Performs other related duties as assigned

3.0 QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Customer service/ cashier experience is considered an asset
• Valid BC Driver’s license and access to vehicle (if required)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to organize and plan own work
• Ability to be flexible and meet changing priorities
• Good verbal and written skills including ability to keep clear notes and action items
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)

4.0 SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Indigenous-centered Service Approach
• Ability to effectively plan and manage time wisely
• Attention to detail
• High professional and ethical standards
• Experience in working with First nations communities and/or organizations an asset
• Ability to work independently and self-manage

Deadline: Sept 24th, 2021

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    Part Time Groundskeeper

    Hours: 6-9 Hours per week – 2-3 hours per day, 3 days per week

    Term: Permanent

    Salary: $20 per hour

    Reports to: Phil Bangma – KBP Construction Manager

    1.0 PURPOSE & SUMMARY

    The Part Time Groundskeeper will provide part time labour at the newly established Kilgard Business Park. This labour includes watering the various lawns and other greenery every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday when necessary as well as ensuring the grounds are clean and free of garbage and other debris. During the winter season the Part Time Groundskeeper will be responsible for clearing snow and ice from the entrances to each of the units at Kilgard Business Park. The Part Time Groundskeeper will report directly to the Kilgard Business Park Construction Manager.

    2.0 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Ensuring the grounds are clean and free from garbage and debris;
    • Ensuring the lawns and areas of greenery are watered when necessary;
    • Providing snow/ice removal from storefronts as necessary;
    • Other duties as assigned.

    3.0 QUALIFICATIONS

    • High School Diploma;
    • Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License;
    • Completion of RCMP and Province of BC Criminal Records Checks.

    4.0 SKILLS/ABILITIES

    • Ability to effectively plan and manage time wisely;
    • Attention to detail;
    • High professional and ethical standards;
    • Experience in landscaping or land maintenance is an asset;
    • Experience in working with First nations communities and/or organizations an asset;
    • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers, managers, community members;
    • Ability to work independently and self-manage.

    Deadline: Until position is filled

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      Community Wellness Liaison

      Hours: 35 hours per week, 5 days per week – 7 hours per day

      Term: Term position – Sept 2021 to March 31st, 2022

      Salary: $20 per hour

      Reports to: Sumas First Nation Health and Wellness Manager

      1.0 PURPOSE & SUMMARY

      The Community Wellness Liaison provides support to communities to enhance culturally safe COVID-19 mitigation measures, community preparedness and response capacity. The Community Liaison role assists leadership, of the Sub-Region, Family, Nation, Community or Health Service Organization to which they are assigned, through effective engagement with community members, and health partners including the First Nations Health Authority and Regional Health Authority (RHA). In addition, they use their local knowledge and context about the community, family units,

      structures and processes in the region to ensure that needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic are being

      addressed in a manner that is relevant to the community context.

      2.0 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

      • Distributing community relevant COVID-19 education to ensure individuals and families understand COVID-19 precautions.
      • Promoting basic infection prevention and control practices to prevent COVID-19 transmission.
      • Acting as a direct resource to community – answering or responding to questions from members.
      • Assisting in identifying accommodations in and around community for potential self-isolation, and/or surge capacity.
      • Assisting in developing and supporting food security supports.
      • Facilitating access to community resources and providing information on community services such as harm reduction and mental health and wellness programs.
      • Assisting in ordering, receiving and distribution of personal protective equipment.
      • Developing and maintaining strong working partnerships with communities, health care providers, health system partners and relevant organizations to support coordinated care.
      • Engaging with the communities’ away-from-home population/families.
      • Working collaboratively with communities and RHA COVID-19 contact tracers to support culturally safe
      contact tracing services as per the process between the RHA and community.
      • Assisting primary health providers in monitoring designated community members via phone daily to ensure
      that holistic needs are being met and isolation plans are being maintained.
      • Providing regular reporting on services provided.
      • Performs other related duties as assigned.

      3.0 QUALIFICATIONS

      • Grade 12 or equivalent
      • Experience in social or health service (preferred)
      • Ability to work overtime as needed (preferred)
      • Valid BC Driver’s license and access to vehicle (if required)
      • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
      • Ability to organize and plan own workplan and schedule
      • Ability to be flexible and meet changing priorities
      • Good verbal and written skills including ability to keep clear notes and action items
      • Strong ability to collaborate with others and work well in a team

      4.0 SKILLS/ABILITIES

      • Indigenous-centered Service Approach
      • Building a Trust Based Relationship
      • Open Listening and Empathy
      • Commitment
      • Community Awareness
      • Ability to effectively plan and manage time wisely
      • Attention to detail
      • High professional and ethical standards
      • Experience in working with First nations communities and/or organizations an asset
      • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers, managers, community members
      • Ability to work independently and self-manage

      Deadline: Sept 24th, 2021

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        TM Indigenous Monitor

        Hours: TBD

        Term: Contract position – until project completion

        Salary: TBD

        Reports to: SXDL: Heather Fader and
        TM: Indigenous Monitor Supervisor

        1.0 PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

        Working for SXDL the Indigenous Monitor (IM) is responsible to provide environmental, cultural, and archaeological monitoring services, focusing on traditional land use (TLU) during specified Operations project of the Trans Mountain Pipeline (TMPL).
        Reporting to the Environmental Inspector (EI) or designate, the IM will monitor compliance with the environmental, cultural, and archaeological commitments and requirements of the Project.

        2.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

        1. Monitor the implementation of approved mitigation measures to minimize TLU and cultural/heritage impacts.
        2. Provide traditional knowledge when dealing with TLU and cultural/heritage resources.
        3. Support chance-find identification of environmental resources and archaeological sensitivities that have indigenous cultural and heritage value.
        4. Provide feedback on the effectiveness of the mitigation measures.
        5. Reviewing Project environmental reference documents (support to be provided) and required environmental protection measures.
        6. Complete all applicable safety, compliance, and project-specific training.
        7. Attend meetings and discuss any issues of concern that pertain to indigenous cultural and heritage resources.
        8. Participate in other environmental inspection duties, as directed.
        9. Prepare and submit daily reports following an established format.

        3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

        1. Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license, with access to a reliable vehicle.
        2. Completion of a pre-access 12 panel drug and alcohol test.
        3. Willing to complete all required training, including Trans Mountain training and General Construction Contractor (GCC) training and follow Transmountain policies.
        4. Compliance with Trans Mountain and GCCs Project Health and Safety Plans including those associated with COVID-19.
        5. Arrive on site, as scheduled, with all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as outlined in the Worksite Requirements.
        6. Ability to take notes and prepare daily reports.
        7. Flexibility, in terms of work schedule, to accommodate construction schedule.
        8. Be equipped for working in all types of weather conditions.
        9. Grade 12, is preferred.
        10. Knowledge and experience in working with Microsoft Office, is preferred.
        11. Experience or knowledge of First Nations culture and traditions is an asset.
        12. Experience or knowledge of environmental/cultural field work and/or construction is an asset.

        DEADLINE: December 21st, 2021

        HOW TO APPLY:

        •By email: tara.smith@sxdl.ca or:
        •In person: Bldg 3 – 2788 Sumas Mountain Rd. Abbotsford, BC V3G 2J2
        • For any questions, please contact Tara Smith, either at the office: 604-852-4041 or by cell: 604-226-8775

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