Emergency Planning - North Vancouver, Canada - Squamish Nation

Squamish Nation

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North Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER**

CLOSES:
Open Until Filled
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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 Public Safety (Ta na wa Téy̓wilhay̓lhem) Department, reporting directly to Senior Manager, Emergency Planning and Response, the Emergency Planning and Response Lead plays a pivotal role in coordinating emergency response efforts and ensuring the safety and well-being of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh communities.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Emergency Planning and Response, the incumbent will oversee various aspects of emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risks and address safety concerns effectively.

This position requires a dedicated individual with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh communities across various geographical areas.

What You Bring:

Combination of education and experience.
Proactive in anticipating the needs of others and identifying solutions.
Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills.
Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
Able to work independently and drive projects forward without supervision.
Able to deliver negative information diplomatically when needed.
Teamoriented with a positive, approachable attitude.
Seeks to understand the "why" behind current processes and feels confident presenting new and innovative ideas.

Salary:
$ 73,628 - $ 82,419 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits 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.