Employment

The Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of our organization share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. We encourage First Nations applicants to apply. The HGSCP welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our workplace. 

If you are interested in working for us, we’d like to hear from you!

Current Openings:

Executive Assistant

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Classification: JJEP Wage Grid Level 12 (this is an excluded position)- $24.48-28.52/hr

Hours: Temporary Position until August 17, 2021; 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Job Summary: Provides a variety of administrative and secretarial assistance in office. Produces reports from a variety of information sources and databases. Maintains various records, files and related filing systems.  May tracks office or program expenditures.

Qualifications and Education Requirements –

• Grade 12 or equivalency.
• Graduation from a recognized secretarial program  (1 year in length)
• Three years recent related experience
• Or combination of education, training and experience

Required Skills & Knowledge –

• Ability to type 50 wpm
• Excellent knowledge of business English
• Ability to operate required equipment such as: Fax, computers, photocopying, telephones with multi lines
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products, i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Knowledge of general office procedures.

Additional Information –

• Answers phones and /or in person inquiries and routes or records to appropriate staff members if required. Responds to routine queries with regard to organization and services.
• Picks up mail screens and prioritizes incoming correspondence and other materials for staff members; processes outgoing mail.
• Orients, monitors, and provides direction to volunteers and/ or practicum students.
• From rough draft or general instruction will provide word processing, data input and typing support such as correspondence, meeting minutes, forms, client information, proposal/ policy writing.
• Confidential proposal/ policy writing, documents and internal memoranda.
• Produces confidential reports from databases as required by the Executive Director by researching, collecting, organizing data, compiling then designing format, and printing reports.
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of employees by performing duties such as advertising vacancies, screening resumes, booking interviews for hiring committee, checking references and education requirements.
• Arranges meetings, schedules appointments and makes travel arrangements; books rooms for meetings. Takes minutes at meetings as required.
• Arranges Board meetings, prepares presented information, attends and records minutes, and provides confidential administrative support to Board members.

This position will remain open until March 31, 2021 at 4:30 pm

For a complete job description please contact HGSCP Administration at ea.hgspeace@massett.ca

To apply please submit a resume and cover letter with 3 references.

Email: ea.hgspeace@massett.ca

Mail: PO Box 811 Masset BC, V0T 1M0

Phone: 250-626-4662

Hand Deliver: HGSCP Administration 2132 Collison Avenue, Masset, BC, V0T 1M0

Book Keeper/ Financial Coordinator

Job Title:                     Book Keeper/Financial Coordinator

Classification:             Integrated Program Coordinator 2 and Bookkeeper; JJEP Grid Level 14

Wage:             $28.39 – $33.06/hr Wage increase as of April 1, 2021

Hours:             Permanent full-time, 35 hours/week Monday – Friday

Job Summary:

Plans, develops, and implements and oversees the HGSCP Finance Department activities in consultation with the Executive Director and external auditor. Provides managerial accounting support and information to senior management and the Executive Director. Produces financial reports and summaries, and assists with preparing program budgets for various HGSCP programs and departments. Recommends improvements to internal financial controls, processes, and procedures.  Supervises clerical accounting staff.

Performs related bookkeeping duties such as coding, recording, posting and processing day-to-day transactions. Processes accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Maintains and updates various accounting and payroll records as required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements –

• Certificate or diploma up to two (2) years in a related field such as accounting principles and procedures, bookkeeping, payroll, accounting software, or office administration, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Three (3) years recent related experience, including 1 year of supervisory or administrative experience.
• The successful applicant will be required to join the BCGEU General Services union membership.
• This position is dependent upon a clear Criminal Record Check.

Required Skills & Knowledge –

• Knowledge of accounting principles and best practices
• Good to excellent working knowledge of Sage 50 (Simply Accounting) software
• Good to excellent working knowledge of Office software suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Attention to detail with the ability to produce work with a high level of accuracy
• Demonstrated financial report preparation and analysis skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.

Additional Information

• The ability to function independently and prioritize workload while managing concurrent tasks and deadlines is an ongoing expectation of this position.

This position will remain open until March. 31, 2021  at 4:30 pm

For a complete job description please contact HGSCP Administration at ea.hgspeace@massett.ca

To apply please submit a resume and cover letter with 3 references.

Mail: PO Box 811 Masset BC, V0T 1M0

Fax: 250-626-4662

Hand Deliver: HGSCP Administration 2132 Collison Avenue, Masset, BC, V0T 1M0

PEACE Program Coordinator, Part-time

Job Title: PEACE Child and Youth Program Coordinator

Classification: Para-professional Wage Grid Level 13 ; Children Who Witness Abuse Councilor

Wage: $32.51 to $39.07

Hours:  Part-time 18.5 hours per week

This position requires Union membership; accepted applicant will need to join BCGEU.

The employee is NOT required to use her automobile in the performance of her duties.

Job Summary:

This program provides individual and/or group counselling for children male or female ages 3 to 18 who have experienced sexual assault, violence or abuse.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Training and education in a directly related field including family systems and child development theories (e.g. Undergraduate degree in a related field and Children Who Witness Abuse Certificate, Early Childhood Education Certificate or other applicable Post-Secondary Education.)
  • Must have sound knowledge and understanding in the area of violence against women and children from a feminist perspective.
  • Background and skills should include a minimum of 2 years of recent supervised children’s counseling, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Other assets would be: Art and play therapy experience, direct counseling experience with women who have experienced abuse, analysis and knowledge and training in trauma counseling, and Knowledge of First Nations Culture and Haida Gwaii communities.
  • A satisfactory criminal record check is required.

For complete job description please contact: ea.hgspeace@massett.ca

To be considered, please submit cover letter, resume and 3 current references from supervisors.

email: ea.hgspeace@massett.ca,

mail:     Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace;

                P.O. Box 811, Masset, B.C. V0T 1M0

hand deliver: 2132 Collison Avenue, (across from the Library)

Transition House Support Worker, 0.46 FTE

Job Title: Transition House Support Worker

Classification: JJEP Grid Level 10

Wage: $21.63 – $25.19/hour

Hours: Shifts are mornings 8:00-16:00; afternoons 16:00-24.00; evenings 24:00-8:00).

The employee is NOT required to use their automobile in the performance of their duties.

This position requires Union membership; accepted applicant will need to join BCGEU.

Job Summary: Provide support, security, information, education, crisis intervention and referrals to residents and Help-line callers. Also responsible for the general upkeep and daily operation of the Transition House.

Qualifications :                                         

• Diploma in a related human / social service field:
• One (1) year related human/social service experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Must be willing to complete:

• Standard First Aid (2-day course) with a CPR-C component
• Food-Safe Certification
• Completion of Violence Prevention/De-escalation course (online)
• Completion of Domestic Violence Safety Planning course (online)
• BCSTH Foundations in Violence Against Women Training (online)
• BCSTH Introduction to Transition House Work Module 1 (online)
• BCSTH Introduction to Transition House Work Module 2 (online)

Preferred Skills:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be effective with clients.
• Able to monitor clients and household for safety and security.
• Ability to adhere to directives while allowing clients their autonomy. 
• Able to deal appropriately with upset, angry or demanding clients.

For complete job description please contact:  ea.hgspeace@massett.ca

To be considered, please submit cover letter, resume and 3 current job references.

Email: td.hgspeace@massett.ca

Mail:  Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace; P.O. Box 811, Masset, B.C. V0T 1M0

In Person: 2132 Collison Avenue, Masset (across from the Library)

Community Living Support Worker, South End Haida Gwaii

Permanent Part-Time (30 hours/week)

Job Title: Community Living Support Worker

Classification: JJEP Grid Level 10 ; Community Support Workers

Wage: $21.63 – $25.19/hour

Hours: 30 Hours/Week

Closing Date: Until filled

We are currently seeking a Full-Time 30 hours per week Community Living Support Worker in Queen Charlotte City. This position is part of a team helping adults with developmental disabilities to develop skills to achieve greater independence and community involvement on a 1 to1 basis.
Staff will deliver personalized program planning to individuals based on the unique interests and needs of each individual. The programs for individuals emphasize employment and volunteering, recreation, social engagement, life skills, and health and wellness.

Reporting to the Community Living Contract Manager, this position provides care and support to clients in a community environment. All actions must reflect the values of the organization. Staff will need to be active members in the community according to the needs, wishes and abilities of the person being served. Please apply if you are a leader who is creative, flexible, personable and compassionate.

All duties will be adapted to include appropriate COVID-19 precautions and protocols.

Qualifications & Requirements:
• Diploma in a related human/social service field
• One year of training and experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Class 5 Drivers License (Reliable Vehicle, Drivers abstract)
• First Aid with CPR
• Clear Criminal Record Check
• Reliable vehicle and satisfactory driver’s abstract.
• This position requires Union Membership with BCGEU General Services
• This position is required to use their vehicle in the course of their duties.

Outreach Worker

Job Title: Outreach Worker

Classification: Victim Service Worker; JJEP Grid Level 11

Wage: $23.10 – $26.91/hour

Hours: 10/hours a week, Variable Schedule/as needed.

This position is temporary part-time until August 15, 2021

Job summary:

• Provide Support Services to residents of Masset, and Old Masset, as well as any

                Previous Transition House client’s island wide.

• Activities include but are not limited to community education, consultation and advice to community agencies on the effects of violence against women.
•  Follow up support for former residents of Masset’s Transition House. Transportation to the Masset Transition House and accompaniment for legal, medical service appointments.
• Assessment and supportive lay counselling for women who have experienced violence, abuse or threats.
• Liaison between STV and other community programs.

This position is required to use their vehicle in the course of their duties.

All duties will be adapted to include appropriate COVID-19 precautions and protocols.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Diploma in a related human / social service field
• One (1) year recent related experience:
• Providing services to women who have experienced violence ;
• And providing outreach or similar services.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• This position is dependent on a clear Criminal Records Check (Vulnerable Sector).
• This position is required to use their vehicle in the course of their duties
• This position requires Union membership with the BCGEU General Services.
• This position is required to use their vehicle in the course of their duties. The successful applicant will have a reliable vehicle at their disposal.

Role and Responsibilities

• Developing networks with related services (e.g. counseling programs, neighboring transition houses, alcohol and drug, and other services) to foster a working relationship between services.
• Working with community agencies in a consultative/advisory capacity to identify and address the service needs of Women. Including any proposed development of violence against Women programs;
• Developing and delivering culturally-appropriate public education initiatives to raise awareness of the effects of violence against Women towards the prevention of violence against Women;
• Providing Public education to raise awareness of the services available to Women who have experienced violence, abuse or threats;
• Prompting culturally-sensitive Support mechanisms based on the needs of individual Women who reside in Masset, Old Masset area.
• Providing supportive counselling individually or in groups for residence or former residents of the Masset Transition House and Women in the surrounding area who have experienced violence, abuse or threats and who are in need of Support;
• Facilitate Women’s understanding of her experience and the emotional and psychological impact of the trauma resulting from abuse or violent experience.
• Assisting Women who have experienced violence, abuse or threats, through referrals to appropriate services such as safe, affordable housing, etc.
• Providing transportation, accompaniment and advocacy, as required, such as for services of the transition house in Masset, medical emergencies, legal, or social services appointments;
• Providing referral and follow up to Women who have accessed Outreach services; and
• Conduct appropriate administrative duties.

To be considered, please submit cover letter, resume and 3 current job references.

Email: ea.hgspeace@massett.ca td.hgspeace@massett.ca

Mail:  Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace; P.O. Box 811, Masset, B.C. V0T 1M0

In Person: 2132 Collison Avenue, Masset (across from the Library)

Phone: 250-626-4664

Community Living Support Workers, Casual (Multiple openings, Masset)

Job Title: Community Living Support Worker

Classification: JJEP Grid Level 10 ; Community Support Workers

Wage: $21.63 – $25.19/Hour

Hours: Casual/Variable Hours

We are currently seeking Community Support Workers in Masset/North End Haida Gwaii. Staff will be part of a team helping adults with developmental disabilities to develop skills to achieve greater independence and community involvement on a 1 to1 basis.

Staff will deliver personalized program planning to individuals based on the unique interests and needs of each individual. The programs for individuals emphasize employment and volunteering, recreation, social engagement, life skills, and health and wellness.

Reporting to the Community Living Contract Manager, this position provides care and support to clients in a community environment. All actions must reflect the values of the organization. Staff will need to be active members in the community according to the needs, wishes and abilities of the people being served.  

Please apply if you are a leader who is creative, fun, flexible, personable and compassionate. This is a casual/on-call position.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Diploma in a related human/social service field
• One (1) year of training and experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Class 5 Drivers License (Reliable Vehicle, Drivers abstract)
• First Aid with CPR
• Clear Criminal Records Check

Compensation:

• Per BCGEU wage grid Level 10 $21.63 – 25.19/hour
  • Mileage will be paid according to the Collective Agreement and approved budgets.        
  • This job is dependent upon a successful Criminal Record Check.
  • All duties will be adapted with appropriate COVID-19 protocols and precautions.

For a full job description or to submit your resume and application please contact:

Daniel Kolpatzik, Community Living Contracts Manager

clcm.hgspeace@massett.ca

250-626-7977