Recruitment and Training Coordinator

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Range: $50,000 CAD to $60,000 CAD per year

Department: Human Resources

About Us

At Gitxsan Development Corporation (GDC), we are part of a shared vision for the Gitxsan Nation’s economic independence and long-term prosperity. Rooted in Gitxsan Ayookw (law) and guided by traditional governance, we blend cultural values with modern business to create meaningful opportunities for our communities.

Through our growing network of subsidiaries, including Gitxsan Environmental Services (GES) and Gitxsan Safety Services (GSS), we deliver community-driven work that supports local economic growth, quality jobs.

We are a fast-growing organization and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our values of respect, hard work, and community.

Impact starts with us.

Position Summary

The Recruitment and Training Coordinator manages the daily administration and coordination of Skills & Training programs at the Gitxsan Learning Centre and Gitxsan Academy, while driving grassroots recruitment campaigns, public relations initiatives, and PPE inventory logistics across the organization.

Based on-site in South Hazelton, this role serves as the visible bridge between community members, training programs, and active field employment across GDC subsidiaries. While the HR Manager maintains overall strategy and accountability for recruiting and HR operations, the Coordinator leads on-the-ground candidate engagement, plans and executes outreach campaigns, maps skill and ticket requirements to open job roles, manages safety equipment logistics, and fosters strong local community relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Campaign Coordination & Public Relations

Assist the HR Manager in planning, executing, and tracking local recruitment campaigns tied directly to active job openings across GDC subsidiaries.

Map required safety tickets and certifications (e.g., Safety/First Aid, S100/S185, Traffic Control, Security, Environmental, Logistics) to open job opportunities, educating prospective candidates on clear pathways to employment.

Coordinate local recruitment and training updates across GDC social media platforms, monitoring inquiries and managing candidate intake.

Represent GDC at local career fairs, employment events, and community gatherings to promote current job vacancies and training opportunities.

PPE Coordination & Safety Logistics

Manage central inventory, ordering, and logistics for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety gear for field employees and course participants.

Issue PPE to new hires during onboarding, ensuring proper sizing, fit, and completion of required HR issuance and sign-out agreements.

Deliver basic onboarding instruction regarding the proper care, maintenance, and daily inspection of assigned safety gear.

Track PPE lifespans and expiry dates (e.g., hard hats, harnesses) in compliance with WorkSafeBC standards, proactively replacing non-compliant equipment.

Coordinate the recovery and inventory reconciliation of high-value PPE during employee offboarding and terminations.

Coordinate with Operations Administration to track and allocate PPE inventory costs accurately across GDC subsidiaries (e.g., GES, GSS).

Program Coordination & Facility Administration

Open and close the Gitxsan Learning Centre as required, managing schedules to maximize facility usage.

Coordinate training logistics, including room bookings, classroom setup, supplies, instructor support, and participant logistics (e.g., gas cards, hotel accommodations).

Register students for training programs, facilitate in-class orientations, and provide basic technical support for classroom computers and software.

Manage and maintain the Gitxsan Academy learning software and related systems.

Order and maintain classroom and office supplies as needed.

Student & Community Engagement

Provide ongoing support and encouragement to students to drive successful course completion.

Conduct direct phone and word-of-mouth outreach to community members to confirm course attendance and follow up on recruitment inquiries.

Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with local band offices, employment coordinators, and regional training partners (e.g., TriCorp).

Maintain a welcoming, accessible presence at the Gitxsan Learning Centre for community members seeking job or training guidance.

Reporting & Records Management

Maintain accurate databases (e.g., AirTable, UKG) for course attendance, training status, certifications, candidate rosters, PPE inventory, and employee records.

Scan, upload, and log certificates, tickets, and compliance doc