Tkek Yeel Stem Camp Coordinator

Tkemlups te Secwepemc; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc is seeking a Tkek Yeel Stem Camp Coordinator for full-time, term position until August 31, 2025. The coordinator will oversee summer camp programs, support staff development, and ensure compliance with laws governing youth care. A strong focus on intergenerational teachings of Secwépemc language and culture is essential. Applicants should have relevant education and proven supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in a supervisory role, especially in an Indigenous organization.
• Knowledgeable of Secwépemc language, history, and culture required.
• Criminal Record Check - Vulnerable Sector required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, development, and implementation of summer camp programs.
• Provide sound leadership and guidance to camp staff.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable for programming.

Skills

Excellent written or oral skills

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Crisis management skills

Problem solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Event planning skills

Computer skills

Education

Social work certificate or education aide certificate

Language proficiency certification

First Aid certificate

Basic computer certificate

Job description

JOB POSTING

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is a fast-growing vibrant organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community. As such, the TteS invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.

POSITION TITLE: Tkek Yeel Stem Camp Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Language and Culture

SUPERVISOR: Language & Culture Manager

TERMS: Full-Time, Term until August 31^st, 2025

REFERENCE #: 2025-076

Purpose of Position:

The Language and Culture Department Manager will oversee all program management and financial administration and negotiate on behalf of the Tkek Yeel Stem Camp, while the Camp Coordinator will oversee the Tkek Yeel Stem Camp programs and services. The Camp Coordinator provides leadership and guidance to the staff who will help develop and implement the summer camp’s long and short-term goals and objectives. The Camp Coordinator will work with the Language and Culture Department Manager and staff, and other internal staff hosting various summer camp programs and services. This position will work with external partners as well.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Tkek Yeel Stem Camp Coordinator oversees the planning, development and implementation of the summer camp programs and services, including planning and implementing inter-generational teachings of our language, history and culture. The incumbent, along with the camp staff will operate the summer camp program in accordance with the approved TteS Administration Procedures, Finance Administration Law, HR Employee Policy and Procedures Manual, and laws and legislation governing the care of children and youth.

Strategic leadership

• To provide sound leadership and guide the Tkek Yeel Stem staff in the planning, development and implementation of the summer camp programs and services. The Camp Coordinator will help to continually review and update the Camp Policies and Procedure Handbook so it will meet the long and short-term goals and objectives.


• Research and monitors applicable summer youth camp policies so it is following applicable laws and legislation and makes recommendations to the Language and Culture Department Manager.


• Serves as a liaison between the Language and Culture Department Manager and staff, TteS community members, Chief and Council, and external agencies as needed.


• Promotes the Tkek Yeels Stem Camp and ensures that TteS members are given priority in all summer camp programs and services.

Financial Management:

• Hires consultants/contractors as needed for the Tkek Yeek Stem summer camp program and services and submit receipt or invoices in a timely manner.


• Hire Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders to help teach our language, history and culture and submit cheque requisitions in a timely manner and ensure that the camp staff supervise the children while they are teaching these programs and services.


• Manage all accounts payable and receivable accounts and keeps an accurate accounting record.


• Maintain excellent working relationships with TteS members, LC and CSD staff and accounting staff.

Human Resources and Administration:

• Will ensure the camp staff uphold the TteS Employment Policy and Procedures Manual,


• If necessary, help the LC dept. Manager hire camp staff.


• Will host staff training sessions, such as, first aide, bear aware, canoeing, water safety, and so on.


• Will provide professional and technical staff support to staff,


• Will provide coaching or mentoring of staff as needed.

Community relations:

• Promotes and creates opportunities for intergenerational teaching at the Tkek Yeel Stem summer camp.


• Will utilize the LC dept list of Elders/Traditional Knowledge Keepers so they may be hired to help teach the children and youth at the summer camp.


• Will utilize list of TteS artists, drummers, singers, regalia makers, videographers, photographers, knapping, hunting fishing, basket making and so on so they may teach the children and youth.

• Will work in collaboration with the Community Services Department staff to host gatherings and to provide opportunities for intergenerational teachings.


• Will develop and distribute posters advertising the summer camp and weekly calendar.


• Will invite SFU language proficiency program students and instructor to participate and teach our language, history and culture to the children and youth.

Professional Certification, Education and Experience:

• Social work certificate, education aide certificate or similar post-secondary education.


• Language proficiency certification as asset.


• First Aide and Transportation certificate.


• Lifeguard certificate as asset.


• Basic computer certificate.


• Proven ability to work with children and youth.


• Minimum of two years in a supervisory role, especially in an indigenous organization.


• We will need to provide Criminal Record Check - Vulnerable Sector and keep up to date throughout employment.

Financial Responsibility:

Oversee the Tkek Yeel Stem budget

Supervision or Training Duties:

Will supervise the Tkek Yeel Stem Summer Camp workers and cook

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written or oral skills.


• Supervisory skills.


• Organizational skills.


• Interpersonal communication skills.


• Crisis management skills.


• Problem solving skills.


• Critical thinking skills.


• Event planning skills.


• Computer skills.

Special Requirements:

Knowledgeable of Secwépemc language, history and culture

HOURS OF WORK: Normal Day shifts - 7 hours. Non-normal shifts may be required.

PAY GRADE: Starting at $25.98 - $38.21 per hour depending on skills and experience.

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, it is TteS Policy to practice preferential hiring for Aboriginal peoples. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Deadline for the Job posting is June 16^th, 2025 by 2:00pm

Submit Job Application Form, cover letter, resume, and references

online: https://tkemlups.ca/employment/

or at our Human Resources office #200 - 330 Chief Alex Thomas Way.

Office Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm &

closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

We require each applicant to fill out

an online application form which can be found at: https://tkemlups.ca/employment/

Any late submissions or submissions without the job application form will not be considered.