Tl’azt’en Nation is seeking an individual to work as the Elder’s Coordinator. Reporting to and under the direction of the Executive Director, or designate, you will be responsible for the planning and implementation of the social, recreational, cultural activities of the Elders programs of the Tl’azten Nation. The Elder’s Coordinator will be responsible for forming an Elder’s Committee to help guide the future activities of the Elders of Tl’azten Nation

Type of position: Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Create an Elders Committee to help guide the Elder’s program.
• Prepare and manage the Elder’s Program, incorporating, community needs.
• Prepare a long term Elder’s plan.
• Prepare and schedule monthly meetings with Elders (minutes, agenda etc.).
• • Prepare quarterly reports on activities to review with Executive Director and Chief and Council
  Work with direct Supervisor to determine expenditures and maintain a budget.
• Organize Elder’s activities and Elder’s trips (Elders Gathering, Elder’s Field trips, berry/medicine gathering etc.) and oversee all Elders participating during activities, programs, and/or events to ensure safety and encourage cultural and traditional engagement.
• Work on Elders’ involvement in health and Wellness, Culture and Education Departments. Incorporating Elder’s knowledge to connect with community, with a special focus on connecting with youth.
• Network with neighboring nations’ Elders groups to form relationships and have jointly operated events.
  Computer literate, work with budgets
  Prepare and submit proposals to external funding sources.

Skills and Qualifications

Experience, Education and Other Requirements

• Post-secondary education in social work, health sciences or Equivalent Experience;
• Traditional Dakelh knowledge and experience working with Elder’s/Knowledge holders will be considered in place of Post Secondary Education;
• Excellent planning, organizational, time management, conflict resolution and problem solving;
  A proven track record of program development and delivery;
  Class 4 driver’s license preferred; for road trips; class 5 acceptable
• Own reliable vehicle;
  Ability to work flexible hours and willing to travel for meetings;
  Must be willing to submit a criminal record check;
  This position requires on-call work;

Please provide cover letter and Resume to Executive. Director@tlazten.bc.ca

If you have any questions or inquiries, please contact the Tl’azten Nation administration office @ 250-648-3212