IAFNYES - Program Assistant

Position Summary

Seabird Island is proud to introduce the Income Assistance First Nations Youth Employment Strategy (IAFNYES). This initiative is designed to support on-reserve First Nations youth, aged 19 to 30, who are receiving Income Assistance through Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). The program aims to help participants transition into the workforce or return to school by providing mentored work placements and personalized case management support.

The objectives of IAFNYES are to provide short-term work placements that increase access to more permanent employment opportunities, support the development and enhancement of essential employability skills, and promote the benefits of education as key to labour market participation. Additionally, the program introduces youth to a variety of career options, supports access to services that assist in transitioning to and remaining in the workforce, and aims to reduce long-term dependency on income assistance.

This is an 11-month term contract. Working 30 hours a week.

What you'll do

• Maintain accurate records of personal development and progress throughout the program.
• Accept delegated tasks and follow through on assigned duties.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Show willingness and enthusiasm to follow up on tasks assigned by the Mentor.
• Maintain professional boundaries and disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may arise during the mentorship.
• Set personal and professional goals and take steps to achieve them.
• Exhibit a strong desire to learn, grow, and ask thoughtful, appropriate questions.
• Uphold confidentiality and integrity at all times; do not discuss or share sensitive information outside the mentoring relationship.

Other Duties

• Additional responsibilities as needed to support the community and uphold our shared values.

What you Bring

Qualifications

• Must be between the ages of 19-30.
• Must be an on-reserve Income Assistant client within one of the Seabird Island pre-employments supports program (PESP) communities.
• Ability and willingness to provide services in a prompt, respectful and unbiased manner, in accordance with existing Seabird Island Band policies and procedures.
• Ability and willingness to learn computer skills including Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Working / Special Conditions

• Initial and ongoing employment is subject to submission of a clear Criminal Record Check to ensure the safety and trust of the communities we serve. This check will be conducted every five years.
• Initial and ongoing commitment to the values and guidelines of Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island Band), including our policies, procedures, standards of practice, and laws, is essential. This commitment supports our collective work, the community, and the responsibilities of this role.

Reports to: Assigned Supervisor

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter. Please include references that can speak to your experience and skills.

Have a question about this position before you apply? Email

Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students, staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected. All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with Seabird Island Human Resources Policy Manual, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.

Pre-employment screening

Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions that Indigenous people bring to our team. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous people. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of First Nations, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.