Term to March 31, 2025

Rate: $30,000.00 to $35,000.00 per year

ABOUT US

Gitxaała territories stretch from the Nass River to Aristazabel Island, on the north coast of what is now British Columbia.

The Gitxaała, also known as Git Lax M’oon, people of the saltwater are one of the most ancient societies on the coast. The village of Lach Klan (Kitkatla, BC) has been continuously inhabited since time immemorial.

Gitxaała hereditary leaders from the four clans, Gisputwada, Ganhada, Lax’sgiik and Laxgibuu, manage and protect their territories and resources according to their ayaawx, traditional laws. Gitxaała harvesters use almost 100 different marine and terrestrial resources to feed their community. Gitxaała citizens, currently numbering 2094, wherever they reside, celebrate their history, practice their traditions, respect their laws, and cherish their lands, waters and resources.

SUMMARY

The Climate Action Coordinator work involves planning and implementing energy efficiency, renewable energy generation, and climate change resilience projects to reduce diesel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, prepare for climate change, and meet other related community objectives.  The Climate Action Coordinator will join a peer network of similar positions in remote Indigenous communities throughout BC and be offered training and mentorship support.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES

Relationship Building and Teamwork

• Establish and foster strong working relationships within and external to the Nation.
• Maintain composure and perspective in difficult situations and in managing conflict.

Client Service and Engagement

• Handle inquiries and requests for information in a respectful, professional manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of all data.
• Must follow Nations Code of Ethics.
• Must confirm the importance of understanding Confidentiality.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary in the performance of the position and as assigned by Director.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Experience with and knowledge of working with Indigenous Organizations and/or remote communities (preferred, but not necessary)
• Ability or interest to learn how to manage small and medium sized community projects
• Interest in clean energy, climate change, and community empowerment
• Ability and willingness to learn on the job, through mentorship, and organized training courses
• Ability to use Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power point
• Good organization skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Open to learning, working with a peer network, and mentors

APPLICATION PROCESS

When applying for this position, please forward cover letter, resume and references to the Director of the Department and cc the Human Resources Manager.

DEADLINE

Open until filled.

ATTENTION

Ross Wilson, Director GTMA office | EMAIL: director.gtma@gitxaalanation.com              

cc.

Victoria Vickers, Human Resources Manager | EMAIL: hr@gitxaalanation.com    

We thank all applicants for their interest, please note that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted