Elder Worker

**PERMANENT FULL-TIME **POSITION IN SQUAMISH VALLEY**

**CLOSES: Open Until Filled**
- ** Great opportunity to join the Squamish Nations community**:

- ** Take your career to new heights with a dynamic and progressive First Nations government**

**Who We Are**:
Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson’s Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxwú7mesh.

As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 12 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
Working as an integral part of the Ta na wa Shéway i7x̱w ta Úxwumixw - Squamish Valley Operations Department, this position reports directly to the Manager, Admin Services, This position must be professionally prepared as a driver and must be able to meet the requirements of the BC Driver’s Licensing Agency. The incumbent is sensitive and mature with the ability to relate well to elders. This position is responsible for driving the 15-passenger van, providing reliable transportation, building and maintaining relationships with elders, communicating daily with elders, and assisting with elder programming at the Elders Centre. The incumbent provides transportation to and from medical appointments, elder’s personal appointments, shopping, etc. The position works with elders, providing support through companionship, programming, and activities. The position also assists the coordinator with facility set-up/coordination/tear down, general maintenance of elders' space throughout events, clean up, and liaising/interacting with guests/attendees.

**What You Bring**:

- Combination of education and experience.
- Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of General Safety Principles.
- High level of emotional intelligence, patience, and integrity.
- Maintains composure in high-pressure situations.
- Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
- Acts ethically and with the highest degree of confidentiality.
- Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude.

**Salary**: $ 53,456 - $ 59,624 annually, plus a comprehensive benefit program.

**Why Work With Us**:
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

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