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$75,000-$90,000 annually
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About the Tsakwa'lutan Healing Centre

We, the We Wai Kai Nation, embrace our language and culture to build a proud, healthy, safe, and self-sufficient community. We support and encourage each other to thrive by following the footsteps of our ancestral history as stewards of our lands and waters, while balancing our role in modern-day society.

The Tsakwa’lutan Healing Centre, located on Quadra Island, represents a vision for addiction recovery with the goal of restoring lives, families, and empowering communities. Our approach is to destigmatize addiction as an individual issue and to engage, educate, and empower individuals, families, and communities in the recovery process. We achieve this by integrating the best of Western medicine with our traditional healing practices and values.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Facilities Manager based on Quadra Island, BC.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Facilities Manager is responsible for all operational [non-medical/non-clinical] aspects of the Centre, including the health, safety and respectful treatment of all employees, clients, and visitors; financial oversight and budgeting; human resources management; security and loss management; and infrastructure maintenance.

This job description provides a general overview of the duties and responsibilities of the Facilities Manager. In addition to the job description, more detailed lists of job duties and responsibilities may be available. The policies and procedures of the Wellness Centre and the Nation further describe the performance and behavioral expectations of all employees.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Facilities Manager has responsibility for the facility’s operations infrastructure, grounds, and non-clinical staff.

More specifically, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Facility Supervision and Management
• Ensure the facility is well maintained, clean, and safe for both clients and staff as per the approved OHS plan.
• Ensure all grounds and gardens are kept up and managed as per scheduled maintenance plan.
• Lead and supervise the facilities staff, including housekeepers, maintenance workers, kitchen workers, and other support personnel.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and ensure ongoing functionality of equipment and systems.
• Schedule shifts and manage workloads to ensure adequate coverage and efficiency, including proper planning for planned and unplanned absences.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing training and support to staff.

Maintenance, Repairs and Facility Improvements
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a secure environment for clients, staff, and visitors and all areas are met as per licensing requirements.
• Ensure routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, landscaping, and minor repairs.
• Coordinate with external contractors for specialized repairs and/or renovations as needed.
• Identify opportunities for facility improvements and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with management on renovation projects or upgrades to enhance the facility’s functionality and appearance.


Client Interaction and Support
• Foster a respective and supportive environment for clients through professional interactions.
• Respond promptly to client requests or concerns, handling personally or referring to other applicable staff.

Safety and Compliance
• Ensure the facility staff meet and comply with all health and regulations including those specifically required by licensing bodies.
• Participates in the OHS Committee to ensure compliance to the OHS Manual. Will hold OHS meetings and record action requirements and ensure actions are fulfilled. Management of the OHS Manual.
• Collaborate effectively with management and clinical staff regarding staff performance in the areas of housekeeping, food service, and facility maintenance.
• Implements and oversees the Vehicle Management policy.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives, including waste management, clean water supply, energy conservation and green building practices.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and address potential safety hazards.
• Implement and monitor compliance with infection control protocols and other safety standards.

Supervision and Recruitment
• Recruit, train, manage, motivate, and terminate staff. Maintain personnel records. Lead staff meetings for all maintenance, kitchen, and housekeeping staff.
• Oversee financial, personnel, and other records and documentation for the facilities staff, ensuring they meet appropriate legal and financial standards.
• Responsible for ensuring kitchen staff provide food delivery service as directed by the dietician and as per the licensing requirements.
• Responsible to ensure maintenance staff develop, implement, and maintain the facility Maintenance Plan as per designated schedule.
• Develop and enforce all policies and procedures are developed and implemented to support the Centre’s operations.
• Maintain adequate knowledge of BC Residential Care Act service standards and practices and implement these standards to ensure the Centre’s service delivery reflects industry best practices.

Budget and Resource Management
• Has input on the facilities budget and is responsible for tracking expenditures, staying within budget limits, forecasting costs and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements with vendors and suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing, and adherence to service level agreement.
• Monitor utility usage and implement efficiency measures to optimize operational expenses.
• Oversees the cleaning staff’s inventory of cleaning supplies, maintenance tools, and other facility related materials.
• Oversee the Head Cook’s inventory of food budget ensuring a nutritious diet is provided with maintained portion controls and waste is kept to a minimum.
• Ensure accurate records are kept of all maintenance activities, repairs and supply usage.

Emergency Preparedness
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for situations such as fires, floods or other crises.
• Ensure staff are trained in emergency procedures and conduct regular practice drills.

All employees working for the We Wai Kai Nation and Tsakwa’lutan Healing Centre are required to work collaboratively and supportively to achieve the overall goals of the Nation. As such, employees are expected to work outside of their own jobs and job descriptions from time to time to achieve the goals of the organization. Job duties and work schedules may be changed from time to time to achieve these goals.
Qualifications & Experience
About You

To qualify, you will need professional experience in facilities and/or operational management, ideally in healthcare or community-oriented settings, and a commitment to cultural respect.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
• Related post-secondary business training, including budgeting and personnel management
• Several years of successful experience managing a similar residential care facility
• Working knowledge of industry standards, practices, laws, and regulations
• A high level of experience and a problem-solving mindset to identify and resolve complex interpersonal and technical issues
• Human resources experience and skills, including managing and mentoring staff to achieve their best performance
• Policy and procedure development and implementation
• Computer skills, including working knowledge of the MS Office suite
• Organizational and time management skills with attention to details and accuracy
• Flexible work practices – to lead, to work independently, and to cooperate as a team member, as required
• Ability and willingness to create a workplace culture valuing the health and safety of employees and clients
• Positive and respectful outlook towards their job, other employees, and the clients they serve
• Modeling of and adherence to the workplace rules and policies of the Healing Centre and the Nation, the established procedures related to this position, and to generally accepted work practices related to respectful and cooperative team performance
• Clean criminal record, including a vulnerable sectors check
• Valid driver's license
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$80,000-100,000 annually
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About the Tsakwa'lutan Healing Centre

We, the We Wai Kai Nation, embrace our language and culture to build a proud, healthy, safe, and self-sufficient community. We support and encourage each other to thrive by following the footsteps of our ancestral history as stewards of our lands and waters, while balancing our role in modern-day society.

The Tsakwa’lutan Healing Centre, located on Quadra Island, represents a vision for addiction recovery with the goal of restoring lives, families, and empowering communities. Our approach is to destigmatize addiction as an individual issue and to engage, educate, and empower individuals, families, and communities in the recovery process. We achieve this by integrating the best of Western medicine with our traditional healing practices and values.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Clinical Lead based on Quadra Island, BC.

Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Clinical Lead is a therapeutic guide journeying with clients on their road to recovery, from admission to discharge. This role is crucial in providing clinical assessments and contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the development of treatment plans. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting clients through their recovery journey and fostering a supportive community.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Clinical Direction and Client Support
• Provide clear guidance and support to clinical counsellors, ensuring their workflows, schedules, and therapeutic practices align with the goals and timelines established by the Clinical Director.
• Oversee counsellors' adherence to therapeutic plans, ensuring timely completion of client orientation, biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and weekly goal setting within designated timeframes.
• Oversee daily clinical operations, maintain a supportive therapeutic environment, and address immediate needs.
• Approve and provide clinical rationale for referrals to contracted specialty programs.
• Manage clinical staff scheduling, leave requests, and ensure adherence to policies and professional ethics as required by licensing bodies.
• Support the Clinical Director in implementing updated policies and procedures.
• Respond to and manage on-call and overnight emergency situations as required, escalating to the Clinical Director only in cases of emergencies such as death, violence, or other critical incidents.


Program Development and Evaluation
• Assist in developing and evaluating all phases of the treatment program, ensuring alignment with best practice standards, quality indicators, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of treatment strategies and modalities, integrating feedback from clients and clinical observations.

Family and Community Engagement
• Coordinate family or significant persons conferences at least once during the client's treatment.
• Maintain appropriate accessibility and demonstrate healthy boundaries with family members and other involved persons.
• Interface with referral agents, funding sources, and emergency contacts weekly, in person or over the phone.

Group Facilitation and Educational Support
• Facilitate group therapy, lectures, workshops, and educational groups as directed by the program schedule.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to a team of counsellors, supporting the Clinical Director in managing all clinical services.
• Coordinate training sessions and onboarding for new counsellors.

Documentation and Communication
• Complete client progress forms within the prescribed timeframe.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all client interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.

About the Benefits

Compensation, based on skills and experience, is a competitive annual salary of $80k – $100k, and a host of excellent benefits including:
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension with up to 9% employer match
• Pick-up and drop-off available from Campbell River ferry
• Beautiful facility along the ocean

Qualifications & Experience
About You

To qualify, you will need a bachelor’s or master’s degree in counselling, or a related field and appropriate licensure and certifications relevant to the position. A minimum of 3 years working in a substance use disorder treatment setting will also be essential.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• At least 1 year in acute care or inpatient addiction treatment setting or closely related experience
• Experience in complex case management, working with people who are chemically dependent or people who have other process or concurrent disorders
• Experience facilitating group therapy

As our ideal candidate, you are equipped with excellent facilitation and collaboration skills, demonstrating sensitivity and a people-focused approach. In this role, you will effectively manage day-to-day operations, leading with humility and kindness to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You possess the ability to make tough decisions and handle difficult conversations with both empathy and compassion. Overall, your approach ensures a supportive and nurturing environment for both clients and staff, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture.
/ hour (
$65,000-$85,000 annually
)
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About the Tsakwa'lutan Healing Centre

We, the We Wai Kai Nation, embrace our language and culture to build a proud, healthy, safe, and self-sufficient community. We support and encourage each other to thrive by following the footsteps of our ancestral history as stewards of our lands and waters, while balancing our role in modern-day society.

The Tsakwa’lutan Healing Centre, located on Quadra Island, represents a vision for addiction recovery with the goal of restoring lives, families, and empowering communities. Our approach is to destigmatize addiction as an individual issue and to engage, educate, and empower individuals, families, and communities in the recovery process. We achieve this by integrating the best of Western medicine with our traditional healing practices and values.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Admissions Manager based on Quadra Island, BC.

We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented, and highly organized Admissions Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Admissions Manager will oversee the intake process, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for clients entering our treatment program. This role requires strong organizational skills, exceptional communication, a deep understanding of addiction and mental health treatment, and advanced data management and presentation skills.

More specifically, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Client Intake Management
• Oversee the entire client intake process from initial inquiry through Centre admission.
• Schedule and conduct thorough assessments to determine client eligibility.
• Develop and maintain client intake records using secure electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure smooth transitions for clients entering treatment.
• Support families by connecting them with family programs and other support systems.
• Oversee and manage the financial aspects of the client intake process, including payment arrangements and financial documentation.

Communication and Coordination
• Serve as the primary contact for prospective clients and their families, providing information and support throughout the intake process.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, referral sources, and community agencies to facilitate client admissions.
• Coordinate facility tours, both in-person and virtual, to help prospective clients feel more comfortable with the Centre.
• Conduct client orientation to the facility when possible, ensuring a seamless transition and strong initial relationship.
• Supervise client billing activities and address payment inquiries, ensuring clear communication with clients.
• Communicate and coordinate with the clinical team regarding bedding arrangements, including room changes, early departures, or extended treatments.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to develop and implement effective discharge plans, ensuring clients have the necessary support and resources for continued recovery after leaving the Centre.
• Assist with travel arrangements for clients as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all intake activities.

Team Leadership
• Lead and manage the intake team, providing training, supervision, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the intake process.
• Monitor and analyze intake data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Data Management and Analysis
• Develop and maintain accurate databases to monitor intake metrics, identify trends, and report on operational performance.
• Use data visualization tools to create compelling reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze intake data to identify opportunities for improvement and streamline processes.

About the Benefits

Compensation, based on skills and experience, is a competitive annual salary of $65k – $85k, and a host of excellent benefits including:
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension with up to 9% employer match
• Pick-up and drop-off available from Campbell River ferry
• Beautiful facility along the ocean
Qualifications & Experience
About You

To qualify, you will ideally hold a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, psychology, counselling, social work, or a related field and/or relevant experience to the position. A diploma or certificate in one of these areas combined with substantial relevant experience will also be considered. Experience within a substance use disorder treatment setting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role, will also be ideal.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
• Experience in the fields of addiction, mental health, and trauma
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on empathy and client service
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team effectively
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and understanding of cultural practices is a significant asset
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• A commitment to continuous improvement and a proactive mindset

As our ideal candidate, you possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. You are capable of effectively leading and motivating a team of admissions staff, utilizing your proven leadership and people management abilities. You demonstrate the capacity to think strategically and act tactically, managing the admissions process with confidence and efficiency. Additionally, you are adaptable, flexible, and able to navigate and thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment. Your dedication to providing a seamless and supportive admissions experience ensures that every client feels valued and understood from their first point of contact with Tsakwa'lutan Healing Centre.
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$70,000-$90,000 annually
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About the Tsakwa'lutan Healing Centre

We, the We Wai Kai Nation, embrace our language and culture to build a proud, healthy, safe, and self-sufficient community. We support and encourage each other to thrive by following the footsteps of our ancestral history as stewards of our lands and waters, while balancing our role in modern-day society.

The Tsakwa’lutan Healing Centre, located on Quadra Island, represents a vision for addiction recovery with the goal of restoring lives, families, and empowering communities. Our approach is to destigmatize addiction as an individual issue and to engage, educate, and empower individuals, families, and communities in the recovery process. We achieve this by integrating the best of Western medicine with our traditional healing practices and values.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for Accountant based on Quadra Island, BC.

The Centre is a 40-bed adult treatment facility serving 300–350 clients annually. Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Accountant oversees all finance and accounting functions, including budgeting, financial reporting, analysis, and full-cycle bookkeeping with payroll. This role supports the ED in maintaining financial integrity and ensuring accurate and timely financial management to support the Centre’s operations.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Ensures the timely completion of financial reporting deliverables to ED and the Nation including, monthly and annual
reporting, preparation of the year-end package for audits, development and maintenance of the annual budget, and other
third-party compliance reporting to funding agencies.
• Assists in the development of internal controls and other policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of financial
reporting and operational performance.
• Works with the ED to prepare the annual operational and capital budgets.
• Coordinates and assists the ED in the sourcing, writing and submission of available grants.
• Monitors expenses and revenues to ensure conformance to the budget and communicates material variances to the ED
and to the Nation if required.
• Assists the ED to prepare and present reports required by funding agencies and liaises with these funding agencies
regarding funding and service inquiries.
• Manages full-cycle monthly bookkeeping for the Centre including managing the AR/AP functions, and bi-weekly payroll.
• Ensures client billing and funding allocations activities are performed on a timely and accurate basis.
• Coordinates with the ED and Nation to ensure the Nation is properly insured.
• Maintains a high-level of confidentiality and professionalism when interacting with clients and staff.
• Additional responsibilities as needed to support the team.

Competencies
• Communicates complex information is a simple and understandable format.
• Distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information and exercises judgment to assist well-informed decisions.
• Priorities activities, monitors activities and establishes proper courses of action.
• Continuous improvement of operational and financial processes.
• Utilizes data to identify issues, highlight trends and identify areas of improvement.

Cultural Competency
• Respect and demonstrate Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing in all interactions.
• Support clients in participating in traditional healing practices and ceremonies.
• Learn ongoing ways of modelling cultural respect, relevance, reciprocity, and responsibility.
• Exhibit and practice cultural humility and reverence.

Team Collaboration
• Work effectively as part of a diverse team with clinical professionals.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to care planning and review processes.
• Provide support and assistance to team members as needed.

About the Benefits
This is a full-time, salaried position consisting of a schedule of 40 hours per week. Compensation, based on skills and experience,
is a competitive annual salary of $70k – $90k, and a host of excellent benefits including:
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension with up to 9% employer match
• Pick-up and drop-off available from Campbell River ferry
• Beautiful facility along the ocean
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role. Experience in addiction treatment, mental health, or related fields is highly desirable and will be considered a strong asset.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
• Understanding and respect for Indigenous cultures and traditions
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently
• Basic knowledge of addiction and mental health issues


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$35.50 - $40.00
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JOB TITLE: MISA Board Executive Support

LOCATION: Campbell River or Courtenay

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

WORK HOURS: 3 days per month with 7 hours each day (up to 10 months). This can be a hybrid role. All Board meetings and events require in-person participation.

COMPENSATION: $35.50 to $40.00

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Board Executive Support is key support to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors. The position is responsible for supporting the governance of the organization, this means assisting the Executive Director on coordinating the confidential activities of the Board of Directors.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Support to Executive Director
-Provide administrative support for governance activities, including supporting the development and review of governance policies and processes; supporting the recruitment and appointment of new Board members; devising and supporting orientation materials, and supporting the development, implementation, monitoring and improvement of the governance framework.
-All document preparation for board meetings including setting agendas, coordination of schedules, attending Board meetings, follow up with minutes, and policy updates.
-Develop the Annual Board Workplan, and Budget.
-Oversee preparation of the Annual Report and Annual General Meeting.
-Support the ED with the process of Strategic Planning on a 3-year cycle.
-Maintain Board documentation with regular updates in Board policies on the Board portal.
-Maintain Society Filings with CRA, and file AGM and bylaw changes with the Societies Registrar, and relevant provincial government agencies.
-Conduct research and collection of background information on issues of relevance to the Board including environmental scans in the Settlement Sector.
-Support the Onboarding and orientation of new Board members with the Board Manual.
-Invest in building long-lasting relationships with all Board members.
-Maintain digital and hardcopy filing systems for timely access of all Board documents.

Support to Board of Directors:

-Act as a liaison and provide support to the Board of Directors in collaboration with the ED.
-Develop and maintain internal working calendar for Board of Directors (workplan).
-Support Board and Committee meetings as required, ensuring smooth logistical and other arrangements – including convening and attending meetings, minute-taking, and ensuring actions are communicated and taken forward by the appropriate people.
-Develop, compile, and distribute reports and presentation materials as required.
-Ensure Board documents are updated and respond to Board requests for materials in a timely and appropriate manner.
-Coordinate and process expense and mileage claims. Coordinate Board related invoices with finance and administration staff, including coding of invoices and expense claims.
-Submit annual (or as required) changes in Board membership for appropriate government and organizational reporting purposes.
-Coordinate the preparation of the Annual Report and the Annual General Meeting on behalf of the Board including preparation of AGM agenda, motions, minutes and ensuring appropriate notification to members.
-Maintain digital and hardcopy filing systems for timely access of documents.

This position description is meant to be thorough, but it is not exhaustive. Therefore, other duties and responsibilities will be assigned from time to time. Additionally, it will be required, at times, to work outside normal working hours and / or outside the organization’s facilities depending on the schedule of workshops, activities and events.
Qualifications & Experience
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Thoroughness and attention to detail
Excellent time management
Critical & strategic thinking & problem solving
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office
Relationship building skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Understanding of Not-for-Profit governance and administration

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
-Minimum 3 years’ experience in a not-for-profit setting.
-Minimum 2 years’ experience in an executive and/or board support position.
-Post-secondary training in office or administrative management.
-The individual must have a valid BC driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
-The individual must have a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record check

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
-Knowledge of community resources and key players.
-Knowledge of the Settlement or Immigration sector.
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Job Description:
Way Key Sand & Gravel Rock Quarry is seeking two experienced Lead Excavator Operators to join our team. The ideal candidates will be production-oriented with a strong focus on bulk loading.
Qualifications & Experience
Responsibilities:
• Operate excavators efficiently and safely in a quarry environment.
• Focus on bulk loading operations.
• Ensure production targets are met.
• Maintain equipment and report any issues promptly.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures.

Requirements:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a mining or heavy civil environment.
• Proven track record of operating excavators in a production setting.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Client Services:
•Consult with CVHS clinical team and IH to identify potential palliative/anticipatory grief support for people in hospital, in homes, or referred to CVHS;
•Review new client bereavement referrals and assesses client appropriateness and readiness for CVHS bereavement services and registers them accordingly;
•Supports and/or counsels CVHS clients at the Aitken Community Hospice, CVHS office, and at times in client homes;
•Addresses and/or advocates for the practical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual support to clients, family members and/or caregivers;
•Coordinates and oversees CVHS client care plans for continuity of care;
•Participates in partner meetings to ensure comprehensive client, family and caregiver-focused care;
•Participates in CVHS clinical meetings, case conferencing and client debriefs;
•Support volunteer-led groups as requested;
•Develops and maintains external relationships with EOL Care colleagues, other local health care providers and community counsellors;
•Where appropriate, initiates referrals to other community and/or health services;
•Bridges clients between organizations;
•Liaises and collaborates with other health care professionals and palliative care providers to address/problem solve client care issues;

Volunteer Program:
Collaborates with Volunteer Coordinator in:
•Determining assignment of volunteers to clients;
•Assisting with volunteer support and debrief sessions where appropriate;
•Providing feedback and identifying when corrective action or progressive discipline is needed;
•Identifying volunteer education and skill development needs and contributing to the development of programs to meet those needs;
•Assisting with the delivery of volunteer training and orientation programs as requested.
Community Liaison and Education:
•Assists with providing grief education and resources to community organizations as requested;
•Assists with CVHS events as requested.

Organizational and Administrative Duties:
•Reflects CVHS’s Vision, Purpose and Core Values in their work;
•Maintains accurate, pertinent, relevant, up-to-date client notes and information using Info Anywhere data management system;
•Ensures confidentiality and safekeeping of CVHS records;
•Reviews and implements policies, standards of practice and guidelines as set by CVHS and/or relevant external bodies;
•Provides status reports and relevant program information as requested by the Program Coordinator and/or Executive Director;
•Identifies and assists in maintaining relevant resource material and lending materials conjunction with CVHS staff members;
•Reviews and revises written procedures for client programs in collaboration with other CVHS staff;
•Contributes volunteer policy and procedure suggestions where appropriate;
•In collaboration with the clinical team, assesses and monitors effectiveness of CVHS client services and the way the CVHS services are delivered; and, proposes changes that would improve the quality of service to CVHS clients;
•Participates in ongoing program development;
•Ensures the Program Coordinator and/or Executive Director is informed and aware of significant events and activities in their areas of responsibility;
•Performs other tasks and sundry duties as required for the smooth and efficient running of CVHS programs and services.
Qualifications & Experience
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
A: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Demonstrated knowledge of the dying and grief process;
• Demonstrated knowledge of family systems and the impact on individuals in times of crisis;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with trauma-informed practice;
• Knowledge and understanding of the philosophy of EOL Care and the needs of the dying, their families and the bereaved;
• A post-secondary degree with a focus on counselling or an equivalent combination of training/education (e.g., social work, nursing) and experience.
B: APTITUDES AND ABILITIES:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including problem solving and mediation skills;
• Experience in working with individuals and families experiencing a crisis;
• Ability to work in a highly confidential environment adhering to policy and procedures to protect the staff, client and organization;
• Demonstrated client-focused approach to care;
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries in the face of sorrow, pain, and suffering;
• Clear understanding of adult educational principles;
• Keen interest in working with volunteers;
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently;
• High degree of flexibility and initiative;
• Demonstrated ability in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, web based applications and the willingness to learn new software programs;
• Knowledge of Comox Valley Hospice Society and local community resources is an asset;
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development through workshops and other learning opportunities;
• A demonstrated commitment to cultural safety and humility and ongoing learnings to support the National Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and to sexual and gender diversity and inclusion and anti-racism in all forms.
/ hour (
$40.78 (USW)
)
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THE OPPORTUNITY
La-kwa sa muqw Forestry, a limited partnership between Western Forest Products and member First Nations of the Nanwakolas Council, is currently hiring for a fully qualified Log Loader Operator to join our team, located in beautiful Menzies Bay, BC.

What We Offer:
- United Steel Worker (USW) union wage rate of $40.78
- Health & Dental Benefits provided through the union
- Pension plan provided through the union
- A safe work environment

Shifts:
This position is currently on a 6x3 shift, 6 days on and 3 days off, 8.6 hours per day

This role is considered safety sensitive, all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

YOUR CAREER:
At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.

We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.

Our total rewards offering including competitive pay, performance bonus, pension plan, benefits and other programs designed to support our employees.

WESTERN OVERVIEW:
Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.
Qualifications & Experience
QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
- Fully qualified Log Loader Operator with minimum 2 years of experience in BC Coastal Logging;
- All applicants must have a valid BC driver's license and be able to provide a driver's abstract;
- Preference may be given to the applicant holding a valid OFA Level 3 Certificate.

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies:
- Proven proficiency in both loading and hoechucking;
- Excellent safety record and strong work ethic;
- Accountable and dependable.
/ hour
Details
Regular 5 days a week work. Shift is 2 hours per day. Timing is flexible, work needs to be completed between 6pm and 11pm.
Days - Sunday to Thursday. Sunday can be anytime during the day.
Qualifications & Experience
- Valid driver's license and owns a reliable vehicle
- 1-2 years of commercial cleaning experience
- Accountable and professional
- Good communication skills
- Able to hear instructions and constructive feedback to improve the work
/ hour (
$29.20 To $33.35 Hourly
)
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THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you looking for weekend work for some extra money? Wanting to gain experience in a mill environment? Western is currently hiring for Weekend Cleanup/Firewatch Labourers at our sites on Vancouver Island, BC!

Current Opportunities:
Duke Point Sawmill, Nanaimo.
Ladysmith Sawmill Operation, Ladysmith.


What We Offer:
- Unionized wage rate of $29.20 - 33.35 per hour, depending on location.
- A safe work environment.
- On-the-job training.
- Opportunities for growth and a long-term career.

Shifts:
Saturday and Sunday day shifts (must be willing to work all these shifts).

These positions are considered safety sensitive, all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- General labour, cleanup and spark watch.
- Supporting our weekend maintenance crews.
- All employees must maintain a safe and clean work area.

YOUR CAREER:
At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.

We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance, and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.



WESTERN OVERVIEW:
Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of B.C. and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.
Qualifications & Experience
QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
- Previous experience in a safety-sensitive environment (trades-related or industrial) is preferred, though not required. We are willing to train individuals who demonstrate a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn.
- First Aid/WHMIS certification is an asset, with preference given to candidates who hold OFA 3.


Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies:
- You have an excellent and demonstrated commitment to safety;
- A strong work ethic with willingness to lend a helping hand when needed;
- Accountable and dependable;
- Able to prioritize work;
- Demonstrated ability to work both as part of a team and with minimal supervision.
- A desire to participate in an organization committed to continuous improvement.