Program Coordinator - Abbotsford, Canada - Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance

Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance

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Abbotsford, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance is comprised of thirty First Nation communities from the mouth of the Fraser River to the Fraser Canyon of which twenty-three are signatories to the LFFA Society.

The organization is guided by an Executive Committee who is directed by the leadership of the Lower Fraser First Nations.

The LFFA is in an exciting stage of development and growth that advocates and supports collaboration of First Nation communities, leaders and their members.

This also includes engagement with Government, Stakeholder and Non-Governmental Organizations.

The fishery initiatives include coordination of fishery dialogue forums, capacity building, habitat restoration, resource management, science, indigenous knowledge development and guardianship activities.

Basic Functions:

Coordination of the Fisheries Program activities specifically in the following Key Result Areas (KRAs): a) assist staff with coordination of their fisheries proposals, projects and budgets b) perform financial monitoring and coordination inclusive of accounts payable, accounts receivable, generating financial statements and other related tasks c) provide coordination support to the Executive Committee, Working Groups and LFFA Forums d) and performs other tasks, duties and responsibilities as so directed by the immediate supervisor.

Activities will include:

Coordinate Information Technology and operational contracts (i.e. Cell phone, photocopiers, vendors, etc.) for the LFFA organization.
Assist with coordination of LFFA Executive Committee, LFFA Forums, Working Group meetings and other engagements.
Coordination of audio and technical equipment set up for LFFA Forums, meetings and conferences.
Assist in the research, interpretation and monitoring of the fisheries program.
Assist in developing and monitoring fisheries program budgets, financial statements and general ledgers.
Assist fisheries program staff with financial and narrative reports for LFFA agreements and contracts.
Perform other tasks as assigned and as so directed by the immediate supervisor.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

years of Post-Secondary educational courses in Business Administration, Information Management, Financial Administration or Fisheries Technician or 2-4 years of relevant on-the-job training and work experience.

Knowledge and experience in Provincial and Federal related fisheries programs.
Proficient in MS Office programming, accounting programs and software, intermediate/advanced computer and typing skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to establish rapport with people of all educational and occupational backgrounds.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills that promote mutually beneficial and respectful professional relationships.
Practical knowledge of federal, provincial and aboriginal organizations.
Professional commitment, flexibility and good problem and dispute resolution skills.
Ability to balance competing priorities and work under pressure.
Ability to set up and disassemble meeting equipment and other physical labour.
Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License required.
Criminal Records Check required.

Other Requirements/assets:

At minimum, a Grade 12 education with Post-Secondary courses in Business Administration, or Accounting (SAGE);
Three years of experience working in a similar position.
Demonstrated leadership and team building skills.
Experience generating and maintaining electronic distribution lists, proficiency in excel spreadsheets and financial administration.

Application Deadline:
This employment opportunity will remain posted at until the position has been filled.

Attn:
Rosalie Hope, Program Manager

Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance

2788 Sumas Mtn. Rd.

Abbotsford BC V3G 2J2

Tel:
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference is given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.