Respite/Caregiver for an individual with complex needs

Are you looking for a new job which will make a difference in the life of a delightful 33-year-old female?

You will be in charge of helping this engaging young lady interact in meaningful ways with her community and others. You will assist her with her physical, dietary and augmentative communication needs while ensuring her life continues to be rich, enjoyable and filled with independence and choice. Her parent’s will be grateful for the respite you provide them so they can continue to support the individual from their homes.

If you are a reliable, flexible, and compassionate person who has had similar jobs and experiences supporting individuals with complex needs, we would love to connect with you. The young lady would love being supported by a person who has a sense of humour; an ability to keep calm and self-regulate in stressful situations; loves music and has an ability to laugh and have fun.

Job Type- Respite Worker -day and overnight respite care

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour (negotiable depending on experience and qualifications) for care during the day. Half (1/2) wage per hour for 10 hours of nighttime care. Paid bi-weekly

Care Requirements: Minimum one weekend a month up to and including 2 to 3 weeknights per week

Work Location: Your home preferred (but could also be at individual’s home).

- Part-time position for pickup/delivery in and around Campbell River and Port McNeill/Port Hardy.

1 day per week Friday. Coverage for medical days and holiday coverage as required.

Possibility to extent to 2 days per week for the right candidate.

TCP Ticket is required. Don't have your ticket? Contact us anyway and we will help you get ticketed.
Drivers License is an asset

Requirements:

- Valid Traffic Control ticket
- Valid driver’s license and clean driver abstract
- Availability to work weekends and evenings
- Ability to stand for long periods of time (8-12 hours)
- Possess a professional and punctual demeanor
- Experience working as a Traffic Control Professional is considered an asset

This is expected to be an hour per week. The salary is $30/clean.

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is seeking a term (to March 31, 2025), full-time Case Manager to
work in the Nuu-chah-nulth Employment and Training Program (NETP). Main area of service is
Kyuquot, Cheklesahht, & Nuchatlaht. The Case Manager is directly involved in the process of
employment case management and supporting individuals with achieving their employment and
training goals. This position would suit an individual who has passion to help others achieve new
goals and opportunities.

Responsibilities Include
 Providing Employment Case Management support to individual program participants.
 Liaising with staff from various organizations who provide services to clientele.
 Provide referral and assessment services in conjunction with employment action plans.
 Coordinating activities in accordance with various funding agreements.
 Completion of reporting requirements as per applicable funding agreements.

Receptionist/Executive Assistant

JOB SUMMARY
Join the Sanala Culturally Supportive Housing (SCSH) Society, a newly formed dynamic non-profit, Indigenous-led BC Non-Profit Society committed to ending homelessness for Indigenous peoples. We seek a self-starting Receptionist/Executive Assistant (EA) to support our Executive Director (ED) and facilitate seamless communication within our organization.

This role requires strong communication skills, an ability to support the vision of the organization and sensitivity, and non-judgement as a front-line receptionist welcoming in and referring members from the Indigenous Street Community, who are often un-housed. The Executive Assistant/Receptionist will play a key role to support the ED to implement a model of care that is tailored to northern Vancouver Island and to support the recruitment and onboarding of program services staff and culturally supportive housing staff. If you are interested in community engagement and being a catalyst for change, and have the skills to help build this new organization, this is the job for you.

Application Submission:
You are required to submit a resume and cover letter that highlights Indigenous ancestry, Indigenous community/organization involvements, education, certification, and how your knowledge, skills, and abilities will support and contribute to the SCSH Society and our community through a cultural lens.

Applications missing this will be automatically screened out of the selection process.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with Indigenous ancestry.

The SCSH Society values strength in diversity. As an inclusive employer that celebrates the gifts of all its staff and encourages members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community to apply.

Posting Details

Start Date: Immediately (with a March 31st 2025 end date although there is a strong likelihood for continuation)
Position Type: TERM Full-time, 35 hours per week.
Salary / Wage: Dependent upon skills and abilities (Range $27 - $30 per Hr)

Location: Unit 8 – 9250 Trustee Road, North Island Mall, Port Hardy, BC and other sites as required.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Board Support
• Draft reports for the Board of Directors to be presented at Board Meetings by the ED, including reporting on ED engagements and, when required, supporting the Board Chair with communications.
• Gathering information, maintaining accurate record keeping, and providing reminders to the ED and Board regarding Board meeting actions and agenda items.
• Preparing Board Agendas, taking and distributing minutes for approval, and sending out Board meeting packages in a timely manner.
• Coordinating the Board, Finance, Governance, and Committee meetings, including travel and cheque processing (travel-related reimbursements, facility rentals, accommodations, and meals).
• Learning and understanding the Bylaws and Governance Policies to plan and respond accordingly.
• Coordinating the AGM and Annual Board Retreat.

Administrative Calendar Management and Event Coordination

• Completing various administrative tasks, including managing multiple calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing briefing notes, data entry, arranging travel plans for the ED, drafting itineraries and agendas, flagging important

deadlines, coordinating staff meetings and events, and responding to external and internal meeting requests.
• Managing the expenses and submissions related to credit card and cheque requisition submissions.
• Organizing events and being the main point of contact for event management.
• Coordinating meetings with managers and directors, following up with meeting minutes, and tracking the completion of action items.

Writing and Research (Proposals)
• Drafting letters to funders, donors, and external contacts as requested.
• Drafting staff memos, managing social media posts, and website maintenance as required.
• Summarizing articles/reports, editing, and proofreading documents.
• Assisting with research, analysis, and report writing.
• Proposal and grant writing; three to four proposals annually.

Technology Support & Desk-Top Publishing
• Creating and developing presentations and reports in Canva and PowerPoint.
• Tracking and reporting with Excel.
• Providing tech and software support to the ED.

Receptionist Duties
• Greet, welcome, and direct guests as they arrive at the office; refer to the appropriate staff member re: wrap-around supports
• Answer and forward incoming phone calls
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries, maintain logbook of incoming mail
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook)
• Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing
• Chair the Occupational Health & Safety Joint Committee
• Maintain the upkeep and cleanliness of the facility.

Full job description
Kwa'lilas Hotel is looking for a Chef de Partie to join our team in Port Hardy, B.C., on the northern end of Vancouver Island.

Chef de partie plays an integral role for the back of house team and is accountable for the overall success for their station. Acting alongside of the sous chef, chef de partie is responsible for guiding, training, and developing the cooks that are existing/new to their station. The Chef de Partie is responsible for contributing high quality food for Nax’id’ Pub, Ha’me’ Restaurant, and banquets and events for Kwa’lilas Hotel.

What We Offer:

1 month of covered accommodations for individuals relocation from outside of Northern Vancouver Island
Wellness incentives, a discounted gym membership, and free in person counselling services
Company events and holiday parties
Career growth and development opportunities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:·

Assists in the leadership of cooks
Work closely with Sous Chef and Executive Chef to ensure the kitchen is running smoothly and efficiently
Ensure stations are prepared before meal service
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and food to standard.
Memorize recipes, policies, procedures, and standard portion sizes
Provide above and beyond guest experiences through the execution of high-quality and delicious food
Prepare ingredients and components of each recipe on both Naxi’d and Ha’me’s menu
Maintain freshness of product and rotating old product out
Work with a team of cooks to handle varying levels of activity
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe workspace at all times to avoid contamination
Being aware of and following all kitchen health and safety regulations and guidelines
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or General Manager.

Benefits-
Pulled from the full job description
Company events
Dental care
Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
On-site parking
Relocation assistance
Wellness program

Position Summary
As a Service Technician at DSL, you will be responsible for maintaining an extremely high level of customer service and professionalism while repairing and maintaining food service equipment. If a customer has a malfunction with their machine, it is up to DSL to ensure that they are up and running as soon as possible; their business often depends on it. DSL supplies every technician with the most up to date technology in the industry, including smartphones and operating on cutting edge cloud-based software. With over 100 employees and 4 offices across 4 provinces, and over 100 years of experience, DSL can offer a career that is stable, challenging, and rewarding.

What you’ll do:
Installing, maintaining, repairing and testing a variety of specialty food service equipment, including frozen carbonated beverage (FCB) units, soft serve machines, superautomatic espresso machines, fryers, combi ovens and clamshell grills
Interacting with our customers and ensuring that their concerns are appropriately addressed in a professional and courteous manner
Responding quickly and efficiently to service calls
Providing customers with telephone support for troubleshooting
Assessing and completing repairs quickly, efficiently, and accurately
Effectively handling service requests and work orders on DSL’s Android app
Maintaining an orderly and accurate parts inventory in your personal DSL vehicle
Training other technicians on preventative maintenance and service procedures
Responding to on-call service emergencies on select evenings and weekends

Project Watershed is hiring a Restoration & Monitoring Coordinator! Our organization is looking for an enthusiastic individual to help facilitate our restoration and monitoring projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in restoration and ecological monitoring in freshwater and marine systems. They’ll have experience in project coordination and volunteer facilitation, as well as working with a diverse set of partners, stakeholders, and collaborators and community volunteers. This position will work closely with our Restoration and Monitoring Lead and Executive Director to implement our restoration and monitoring programs.

The successful candidate will be coordinating our core restoration and monitoring programs including Kus-kus-sum, Coastal Water Quality Monitoring, Glen Urquhart at Comox Bay Farms Property, Green Shores and Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate and lead on-the-ground activities to reach restoration goals/objectives on time and budget.
Coordinate citizen science monitoring programs focused on restoration efficacy, water monitoring and forage fish sampling
Flexibly coordinate and collaborate with project contractors and consultants and achieve technical goals and acquire project materials.
Coordinate and lead volunteers to achieve restoration planting, maintenance, and outreach goals.
Assist and support communications and outreach initiatives about Project Watershed’s ongoing initiatives.

SALARY AND DETAILS
This position is a 6-month contract, with possibility of extension. We offer flexible working hours, remote and in-office work opportunities, and a work portfolio that is tailorable to the interests and experience of the successful candidate. We aim to have a candidate in place by end of July working 30-35 hours weekly, with salary ranging from $28-32/hr with a benefits package. Hybrid work opportunities are available; however, the position will require on-site availability in the Comox Valley. Access to reliable transportation and willingness to occasionally work weekends for special events is required.

ABOUT PROJECT WATERSHED
Project Watershed is a team of scientists, community educators, and stewardship professionals. We believe that community-engaged science can further stewardship of Comox Valley’s sensitive ecosystems and help us create an inclusive and thriving environment for our future communities. Since 1993, we’ve been working in partnership with scientists, First Nations, communities, various levels of governments and other NGOs to carry out our mission of restoring and conserving the freshwater and coastal ecosystems from Oyster River to Deep Bay.

A Child Care Consultant provides resource materials, consultation, referrals, networking and training services to child care providers. They also support parents seeking child care, subsidy information and consultation or training regarding child care or children's issues. In addition, they work collaboratively as a team player to network with fellow PacificCARE staff, community partners, management and the Regional Coordinator of CCRR to offer services aligned with the CCRR Standards and the Ministry of Education and Child Care’s mandates. The consultant will maintain a resource library and meet all administrative requirements for the position.

Duties may include some or all of the following:

· Responds to telephone, email and in-person inquiries from parents and all types of child care providers including potential License Not Required, Licensed and existing child care providers on issues related to child care services.

· Provides resource materials and information on community resources, services and local child care providers.

· Provides consultation to child care providers and potential child care providers in areas such as start-up and operation, licensing requirements, safety standards, and programming. Conducts initial and follow-up visits to License Not Required child care providers.

· Assists clients requesting child care referrals and provides information and resources for child care needs and services.

· Develops and produces newsletter articles, program brochures, pamphlets and resource materials in conjunction with other staff and the Programs Manager.

· Assists in maintaining the lending library by performing duties such as organizing resources and equipment, performing inventory, maintaining a good standing lenders log, and loan and return records.

· Help clients seeking subsidy information and forms.

· Plans, conducts and /or participates in the delivery of workshops, courses, networking, drop-in and educational events for parents and child care providers in consultation with the Programs Manager.

· Promotes PacificCARE and recruits License Not Required child care providers through channels such as attendance at public events, advertising, and distribution of posters and brochures.

· Consultants working in outreach areas will be required to travel and offer the above services to remote areas. They will be proactive in responding to requests from such areas.

· Maintains related records and statistics and produces monthly and/or quarterly reports as required and on time.

· As a team player a Consultant mentors new staff and may be asked to assist in another community, when required.

· Submits time sheets, leave requests, petty cash, expense forms and other documentation as required and on time.

· Attends mandatory Regional CCRR Meetings in April and October of each year.