Special Projects Intern: Project Coordination & Growth

Squamish; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Mentorship and career development

Competitive wage

Job summary

Squamish Nation is seeking a Special Projects Intern to support administrative operations, project coordination, communications, and research within X̱etx̱ítayus Ch'áwch'aw Corporate Services.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate Services, this role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic Indigenous government environment while contributing to organizational effectiveness and service excellence across the Nation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a related program (Business Admin, Public Admin, Communications, PM, HR, Commerce).
• Equivalent combinations of education and transferable experience may be considered.
• Experience in administrative, customer service, volunteer, student leadership, or project coordination is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw history, culture, land, and people is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and monitoring organizational projects and initiatives.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, milestones, and status updates.
• Conduct research and gather information to support project planning and decision-making.
• Support project-related communications, follow-up activities, and documentation management.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling, calendar management, and meeting coordination.
• Prepare meeting materials, presentations, reports, correspondence, and briefing documents.
• Maintain organized digital filing systems and accurate records.
• Record meeting notes and track action items to support timely follow-up.
• Coordinate meetings with internal departments, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Assist with logistics for workshops, events, meetings, and special projects.
• Support communications, information sharing, and process improvement initiatives across departments.
• Handle sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Diploma/degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Project Management, Human Resources, Commerce

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Squamish Nation is seeking a Special Projects Intern to support administrative operations, project coordination, communications, and research within X̱etx̱ítayus Ch'áwch'aw Corporate Services.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate Services, this role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic Indigenous government environment while contributing to organizational effectiveness and service excellence across the Nation.