Kaska Community Liaison

1 month ago

Whitehorse, Canada Parsons Corporation Full time

Description

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Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Kaska Community Liaison to join our team In this role you will get to contribute to Parsons socio-economic planning and implementation as it relates to Kaska communities and the Faro Mine Remediation Project by providing support, assistance and input into Parsons socio-economic program and activities.

What You'll Be Doing:

Assists with the development, organization and delivery of Kaska community outreach activities, events and education opportunities to create general FMRP awareness and understanding.  Assist with the development of Kaska language signage and other communication products. Assist with the develop and delivery of cultural awareness and sensitivity training programs to guide the Indigenization of the FMRP. Work with elders and the local school to deliver presentations and FMC tours to increase student awareness of the FMC Project and the existing opportunities and work available at the FMC.  Assist with the develop and lead the delivery of door-to-door direct engagement campaigns to understand and establish community skillsets and interests.  Post paper and digital employment and training opportunities online and in administration offices, community centres, schools, health centres, post offices, general store, and other locations. Assist in the identification of potential Kaska citizens with the talent, skills, and motivation to obtain and advance in various roles and opportunities throughout the project and at Parsons. Inform socio-economic initiatives with regards to the Kaska Dena way of life and other culturally relevant knowledge. Engage with Kaska elders and community members to seek out suitable cultural awareness and sensitivity subjects to include in sensitivity training for employees, contractors and sub-contractors at the FMC. Seek out opportunities to connect and partner with institutions such as Yukon College, local schools, and Kaska administration.  Promote and communicate employment opportunities for Kaska citizens on an ongoing basis.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Typically 5 or more year's of relevant experience Excellent communications skills. Extensive knowledge and understanding of Kaska culture. A working knowledge of the Kaska language both written and oral. Strong positive relations with the community of Ross River, Watson Lake, Dease Lake, and other Kaska communities. Experience with community event planning. Experience presenting information to public and school audiences.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyleParsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY

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