Income Assistance Officer - North Vancouver, Canada - Squamish Nation

Squamish Nation

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North Vancouver, Canada

1 week 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 Ta7lnew̓ás Education, Employment and Training Department, this position reports directly to the Team Leader, Income Assistance.

This position (in Ta7lnew̓ás Education, Employment & Training Department) is responsible for working one-on-one with clients to determine eligibility for Income Assistance.

With advanced knowledge of available funding, education and training sources (particularly those programs offered through the Employment Centre) this position assists clients to improve their financial and occupational situations.

The incumbent is responsible for a complex caseload i.e. single parents, disability level 1 (PPMB), disability level 2 (PWD), etc. Acts as a right hand to Team Leader, assisting with scheduling and team training as necessary.

What You Bring:

Combination of education and experience.
Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
Knowledge of office procedures.
Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
High level of emotional intelligence, patience, and integrity.
Maintains composure in highpressure situations.
Able to disseminate complex information to stakeholders in a meaningful way.
Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
Able to deliver negative information tactfully and diplomatically when needed. Acts ethically and handles sensitive information with confidentiality.
Teamoriented with a positive, approachable attitude.

Salary:
$ 64,837 - $ 72,530 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.

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