Communications Officer

JOB POSTING

The CSTC is a Non-Profit Organization located in Prince George BC, and is seeking to fill the role of:

Junior Communications Officer (6 Month Term)

Job Summary

Reporting to the Communications Officer, the Junior Communications Officer will be responsible for assisting the Communications department with the following duties:

• Social Media Management
• Writing Press Releases
• Assisting in coordinating and delivering webinars
• Graphic design and Video Editing
• Development and distribution of communications products, as needed, ie. long term visual assets
• Additional duties, as requested.

Qualifications

• Completed or working toward a Diploma/ Degree, preferably in a related field

(e.g., English, Marketing/Communications, Advertising or Public Relations)

• At least one year of related work experience.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• An understanding of social media strategies and media relations.
• Creative and innovative.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• The ability to multitask.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Above average knowledge of various social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
• Have experience using photo and video editing programs or software.
• Be able to cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Wage: $20.00 per hour

Hours of Work:  Non Payday week: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with an unpaid lunch break of 30 minutes and two paid breaks of 15 minutes each day.  Monday to Thursday with the non-payday Friday off. Payday week: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with an unpaid lunch break of 30 minutes and two paid breaks of 15 minutes each day every payday and on Friday until 3:00 pm.

Conditions of Employment

Willingness and to work overtime, successful background check, including employment verification, and reference checks. Please submit your cover letter and resume to:

Carrier Sekani Tribal Council

Attention: Audrey McKinnon, Communications Officer

Suite 200 1460 6^th Ave, Prince George, BC V2L 3N2

Email: communicationsofficer@cstc.bc.ca

Closing date for this 6 month term position is Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry per Section 16 of the Canadian Human Rights Act. People of Carrier Sekani are encouraged to apply.

After an overwhelming response from applicants to the initial call for students, the BC Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training offered to double the funding so that CSTC could increase the number of students enrolled from 15 to 30 people.

The training provided by Indigenous Communities for Leadership and Development (ICLD) includes an eight-week course with opportunities to earn tickets required to work in the field, followed by eight weeks of job coaching, including opportunities to directly connect trainees with potential employers.

Registrants who have been selected for the program will be contacted directly.

CONTACT:
Audrey McKinnon, Communications Officer; 250-617-3862, communicationsofficer@cstc.bc.ca

“We want CSTC members and First Nations to be engaged with as many projects and sectors as possible in the province, such as the Coastal GasLink pipeline, forestry and mining. One of our goals is to assist CSTC members and First Nations to be forearmed with the appropriate resources, education, skills and tickets to enter the workforce, therefore playing a role in reducing the socio-economic gap that exists between First Nations and Canadians,” says CSTC General Manager John Lewis.

At no cost to students, the program is funded through CSTC by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. 

It includes an eight-week course with opportunities to earn essential tickets to work in the field, followed by eight weeks of job coaching. During that time, students will have opportunities to directly connect with potential employers.

The course also contains a cultural component that includes opportunities for local elders to participate in sharing knowledge. Additionally, supports to ensure students can get the most out of class include the provision of meals and childcare. 

Registration is open to 15 people who are unemployed or underemployed and self-identify as Indigenous, Metis or Inuit. The course begins March 1 with an orientation class and the in-class component will commence later in the month.

Contact:

Audrey McKinnon, Communications Officer, CSTC: 250-617-3862, communicationsofficer@cstc.bc.ca

“On behalf of the CSTC Staff and Board of Directors, thank you for taking time to join us, we appreciate that many, if not all communities have pressing priorities and matters to attend. This online format seems to be the new standard of outreach and engagement.” – CSTC Tribal Chief Mina Holmes

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the AGA was held online for the first time, allowing members to attend from their homes and communities. This initiative was intended to assist with social distancing and to avoid increasing the risk of infection during this global pandemic.

The eight-hour presentation was a success in large part due to CSTC staff and leadership, community members, sponsors and many contributors who joined us to share their knowledge as speakers.

Several resolutions were passed during the AGA. Because the volume of resolutions was higher than usual, which we are grateful for, and because we were not able to maintain quorum for the full length of time, some resolutions did not make it to the floor to be voted on. CSTC will inform the communities promptly on how this will be resolved and will also release the resolutions that were already voted on. Community engagement and access to information are high priorities for the Tribal Council, so we are working to ensure the remaining resolutions are handled with careful consideration. An AGA Report will be provided to the CSTC Board of Directors including resolutions and action items for the CSTC Tribal Chief and General Manager.

Tribal Chief Mina Holmes and General Manager John Lewis provided great insight into the many developments and accomplishments of CSTC in the last fiscal year, within which the CSTC member nations began to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these challenges, CSTC has continued to work tirelessly to serve the communities through projects funded by the Pathways Agreement 2.0, as well as some new initiatives designed to serve those in need of housing and access to food.

CSTC is also grateful for the contributions of Kym Gouchie, Camille Callison, Regional Chief Terry Teegee, Chief Clarence Louie, the Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Dr. Judith Sayers and Zandra Ross. Each of these contributors added their unique element of depth, inspiration, energy and wisdom to the AGA. Our theme, Resilience Through Unity: since time immemorial, was strengthened by all of their thoughtful words and care.

We thank our many sponsors for making this event possible and enriching it through the generosity of financial and material donations: Capri CMW Insurance Services, MNP Financial, Gowling WLG, Forest Eco System Solutions Ltd., TC Energy, Upper Fraser Fisheries Conservation Alliance, Radloff & Associates, Royal Bank of Canada and Canfor. Because of you, CSTC was able to create an unforgettable experience during our 38^th Annual General Assembly.

Finally, CSTC thanks each and every community member who made the time to engage with us through this event. All of the work we do here at CSTC is for the benefit of members and it is our pleasure to report to you and to hear your feedback whenever possible.

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