Housing Indigenous Youth Intern

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Job Details

Temp

Location

Williams Lake, BC

Salary

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Job Description

Housing Indigenous Youth intern

Classification: Full time, Term (October 1, 2024 - May 30, 2025) Position may be extended.

Salary: $19.00 per hour

Location: Williams Lake, BC

Deadline: Until filled

The Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) is the official First Nations government serving the Tŝilhqot'in Nation. TNG is located in Williams Lake, British Columbia and serves six communities, including ʔEsdilagh, Tŝideldel, Yuneŝit'in, Tl'etinqox, Xeni Gwet'in, and Tl'esqox.

The Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) has partnered with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) as part of the CMHC Housing Internship for Indigenous Youth program (HIIY). This position aims to provide Indigenous youth skills training to help contribute to the improvement of housing outcomes in communities and enable their pursuit of long-term employment in the housing sector. Applicants must be between the age of 17 – 30 years of age, and indigenous.

For any further job specific inquires please contact Terrance Thomas – 250 302 3977 or email at terrancethomas@tsilhqotin.ca.

Key Responsibilities

Data entry and software management
Creation of presentations/reports/graphs
Assist in data collection for all 6 Tŝilhqot'in communities
Help plan for events and meetings
General Administrative and office duties as directed by the Housing & Infrastructure Manager, and Housing & Infrastructure Senior Support

Requirements

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Able to work methodically and accurately, with attention to detail
Possess interpersonal skills and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team
Able to work independently and adapt to shifting priorities
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
Understanding of Microsoft 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
Proven ability to conduct research

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 20lbs may be required

Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to:

Jenai Nolin
Human Resources Generalist & Recruitment
Tŝilhqot’in National Government
1729 South Lakeside Drive
Williams Lake, BC V2G 3A9
Email: jenainolin@tsilhqotin.ca

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

Only those invited to an interview will be contacted.