Employment and Training Liaison

Who we are:

The Songhees Nation, whose 600 members we serve are Lək̓ʷəŋən People identified as Coast Salish, delivers holistic member serving services including education, health, child and family support, counseling, housing, and cultural connections. Our vision is a healthy, self-reliant, progressive community that honors tradition and culture and invests in future generations. If you'd like to join a committed team doing meaningful work in an Indigenous community, we want to hear from you

Who you are:

You're a diverse skilled professional who wants to make a positive contribution to the Songhees Nation. The Employment and Training Liaison will provide administrative oversight and implementation of key employment and training initiatives for Songhees Nation Members.

The Employment and Training Liaison plays a key role in supporting and enhancing employment and training opportunities for Songhees Nation members. This position fosters meaningful relationships with service providers, educational institutions, partners, and organizations to facilitate employment pathways, skills development, and cultural inclusion in the workplace.

The Liaison will work collaboratively with internal departments and external stakeholders to develop, implement, and monitor initiatives aimed at recruiting, training, retaining, and advancing Songhees Nation Members and their opportunities for employment and training.

Duties include, but aren't limited to:

Administrative operational functions and responsibilities:

Provide administrative leadership, including research, composing documents, and coordinating training activities.

Initiate actions emerging from strategic initiative meetings, community engagements and complete assigned tasks.

Attend and participate in planning and implementing cross-departmental initiatives and contribute to achieving the overall employment and training objectives.

Maintain records and records management according to workplans, guidelines, and funding agreements.

Develop and maintain regular reporting Employment and Training programs and status to Director of Operations.

Operational planning and implementation of Employment and Training programs.

Plans and implements Employment and Training initiatives.

Employment and Training program service delivery responsibilities:

Lead the establishment and achievement of training deliverables for all training programs based on the annual operating plan and goals.

Ensures that service quality standards are maintained and consistently delivered in all areas of Employment and Training.

Monitors areas of responsibility for opportunities for improvement and innovation and works proactively to implement these.

Identifies new trends and possibilities for the provision of exemplary services; evaluates and coordinates long-term planning for services and makes recommendations to the Director of Operations.

Plans, leads and implements the delivery of training programs, ensuring they are effective and meet members needs and learning objectives.

Collect and analyze data related to employment and training performance to inform and implement program improvements.

Community engagement and Communications:

Prepares and shares opportunities of training, engagements and workshops

Compiles and keeps up to date information for members interested in specific areas

Prepares and showcases divisional goals, activities and community engagement materials

Experience and Attributes:

Successful completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Services or Business Administration.

Minimum of 2 years of experience delivering Employment and Training programs

Familiarity and knowledge of employment and training systems, work force development and community engagement.

Experience developing a variety of written reports, proposals, procedures, and presentations

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint with an ability to easily learn new software applications

Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks is important.

Ability to work under pressure of time constraints, unexpected changes, and competing priorities.

Efficiently managing time and resources to meet enrollment and reporting deadlines and objectives is crucial.

Ability to problem-solve and resolve conflicts.

Ability to work in a team environment and with other departments at Songhees Nation

Strong attention to detail.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Tact, discretion, and a professional level of confidentiality

Sound written and verbal communication skills and the ability to discuss issues in a timely manner

Dependability: able to work independently, submit accurate documentation, and seek guidance when needed

Benefits

The successful candidate will be entitled to the Songhees Nation Pension and Benefits plan after the successful completion of the probation period. Benefits include Extended medical and Dental care, Life Insurance, LTD, Matching Pension, and more

Recruitment Process

Candidates will be required to complete a phone pre-screen, in person interview, reference checks, and a criminal record search.

How to Apply

Please send applications addressed to: Rose Sam Director of Operations, via email to:

Additional Information:

Songhees Nation is committed to increasing the number of members working for the Nation. Hiring preference will be given to qualified candidates who are Songhees Nation members, or those with Indigenous ancestry.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00-$36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person