Climate Change Coordinator

TNG Community Radio; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Tŝilhqot’in National Government in Williams Lake, BC is seeking a part-time Climate Change Coordinator to support the Women’s Council and related climate initiatives. The role involves coordinating events, developing community surveys, and assisting with grant proposals and reports.

Preference may be given to applicants with a related degree and strong proposal-writing skills. On-site work in Williams Lake, with potential extension based on performance and funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Tŝilhqot’in Culture, values, and language.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proactive and self-motivated; able to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate climate change events, workshops, and webinars; take notes and prepare summaries.
• Prepare surveys, questionnaires, and forms for community engagement and feedback.
• Maintain an organized database of knowledge, tools, and resources for climate resilience and action.
• Assist in drafting reports for the Where the Waters meet project.
• Support TNG and Tŝilhqot’in communities climate change initiatives.
• Research new funding opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Assist in preparation and submission of grant proposals.
• Prepare and maintain detailed reports on funding allocation and utilization.
• Assist with project timelines and deliverables for Where the Waters meet in collaboration with supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent working

Discretion

Education

Related degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Climate Change Coordinator

Classification:

Part time, Term (one year)

Salary:

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Location:

Williams Lake, BC

Deadline:

Open until filled

The Tŝilhqot’in National Government is based in Williams Lake, British Columbia serving six communities, including ʔEsdilagh, Tl'etinqox, Tl'esqox, Tŝideldel, Xeni Gwet'in, and Yuneŝit'in. The Tŝilhqot’in National Government’s mission is to support and empower Tŝilhqot’in peoples to exercise their rights to self-determination within their traditional territories in ways which reflect Tŝilhqot’in philosophy, values, experience and culture.

The Climate Change Coordinator will provide administrative support to existing Tŝilhqot’in Ts’iqi Dechen Jedilhtan (Women’s Council) and Climate Change initiatives within the Nation such as Where the Waters meet project. There is a possibility that the position may be extended if the successful candidate has strong proposal writing skills and is able to help find additional climate change funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate climate change special events, workshops, and webinars, taking notes and preparing summaries of what is shared at these events
• Preparing surveys, questionnaires, and forms for community engagement and feedback.
• Assist in the maintaining an organized database of gathered knowledge, tools, and resources that support being resilient to climate change and support climate action.
• Contributing to drafting reports related to the Where the Waters meet project
• Support TNG & Tŝilhqot’in communities climate change initiatives
• Research new funding opportunities and make appropriate recommendations
• Assist in the preparation and submission of detailed grant proposals
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of detailed reports on funding allocation and utilization
• Assist with Where the Waters meet with the project timelines and deliverables in collaboration with their supervisor

Requirements

• Knowledge of Tŝilhqot’in Culture, values, and language
• Complete working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Awareness of climate change and motivation to learn more and advance climate action within the Tŝilhqot’in Nation, its communities, and led by the Tŝilhqot’in Ts’iqi Dechen Jedilhtan
• Related degree/diploma/certificate will be considered an asset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and time-management abilities
• Proactive and self-motivated, able to take initiative and manage tasks independently
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Working Conditions

• Travel may be required
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and additional hardware
• Overtime as required
• Lifting or moving up to 25lbs may be required

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Sechanalyagh to all who have applied. Due to the high volume of applications we receive on our job postings, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.