Details:
The Nanwakolas Council is currently seeking a Training Coordinator to join our Land & Marine Resource Management team. The position is an approximate half-time contract position, with the possibility of increased hours at some future point. The Training Coordinator will be responsible for implementing a training plan for the member Nation’s Guardians and providing support to the member Nation participants. There will be a variety of training initiatives that require research, report and grant writing, costing, and implementation across a diverse range of themes, including safety procedures, data collection, community well-being, terrestrial and marine planning, and cultural heritage management. Travel into the field may be required. The Training Coordinator will report the Ha-ma-yas Stewardship Network Coordinator.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Working with member First Nations, Guardians, Nanwakolas staff to understand land and marine resource initiatives to help determine various training needs/opportunities
• Implementing Ha-ma-yas Stewardship Network Guardian training plan
• Coordinating training programs for Guardians
• Assisting Guardians in completion of certification/training
• Tracking Guardians certification/training
• Support Guardians with technology and data collection
• Seek out funding for training and other Guardians opportunities
Qualifications & Experience:
A strong communicator and writer with the ability to work collaboratively;
• A broad understanding of resource and environmental management in a First Nations context;
• Organized, personable, an ability to listen and be creative when it comes to problem solving;
• Ability to follow standardized methods and protocols;
• Experience with teaching and training in field and classroom settings;
• University education with related coordinating and grant writing experience;
• Experience in working with First Nations and/or direct related experience;
• Knowledgeable about relevant funding sources, post-secondary institutions, and certificate programs would be an asset.