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The Child & Family Services department team has finished shooting a video for parents on their rights during child protection investigations!  The video is now being edited and we will have a finished version ready sometime in September.

We would like to thank the Market Place IGA in Port McNeill for their generous donation of snacks and refreshments for staff and community members involved in the shooting of the video!

Dean Wilson

Director of Child & Family Services

Admin Assistant Job posting closes September.5

JOB POSTING: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
On-call $12.00 per hour

The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Band is hoping to put together a list of community members who can be on-call for jobs like receptionist, minute-taker, filing assistant, etc.
The successful candidate will have relevant experience and a professional work ethic. Please include at least two references in your application. If you are applying as on-call minute taker, please include a sample of minutes you have written.
Interested candidates may submit a resumé and cover letter in person at the Band Office (addressed to Les Taylor) or by mail to:

Les Taylor, Band Manager
Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations
PO Box 998
Port Hardy, BC
V0N 2P0

POSTING CLOSES ON SEPT. 5 AT 3:00 PM



Review of Child & Family Services Department

Attached is a copy of the Review I completed regarding the Child & Family Services department.  It included 37 Recommendations for improving our ability to provide services.  The report and recommendations were accepted and approved by Council, and I now have an Implementation Plan for the recommendations that forms the majority of my work. 

Dean Wilson

Director of Child & Family Services

Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw

Box 127, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0

deanwilson@telus.net

Phone: (250) 949-8131

Direct Line: (250) 902-2281

Fax: (250) 949-6811

Summer Student Employment Opportunity

**Summer Student Employment Opportunity**
G&N Health & Family Services
Summer Day Camp Program
4 Day Camp Coordinators Criteria: Applicants must be community members between 15 and 19 years of age and returning to school in September. Must be drug & alcohol free and supply a criminal record check upon request. This is a full time summer position with 35 hour weeks. Duties: Will be responsible for the supervision of two groups of children ranging in ages of 7-9 years and 10-12 years. Each group will be made up of 20 children. Responsibilities will also include creating a schedule of daily activities and require the applicant to do a certain amount of research into each activity for supplies, prep work, scheduling and feasibility.

In addition to researching activity, applicant will be responsible for bringing together the equipment and supplies needed, demonstrating activities to the children, showing support as well as offering assistance when needed. Applicant MUST be organized, punctual and dedicated to the success of the program.
Balancing team work with leadership is essential.

Interested students may submit their resumes and cover letters to G-‘N Band Office no later than July 5th, 2012.
Interviews will be on July 6th, 2012 Start day will be July 9th, 2012.

SIN Card Mandatory!!!

GN Council: Call for Nominations May 29

May 22, 2012

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: BAND COUNCIL

 

Dear Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Band Members,

 

Please note that nominations for Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Council will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. next Tuesday, May 29, at the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Adult Education Centre (next to the Elders’ Centre)

 

Up for nomination are:

·      4 two-year Band Council positions

o   Terms ended for Gary, Crystal, Victor and Robert

·      1 one-year Band Council position

o   By-election for Norman Charlie’s seat

 

In order to be nominated, you must:

·      Be 18 years of age or older on the date of the election

·      Be a registered member of the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Band

·      Live on the Tsulquate Reserve permanently

·      Be nominated by electors (registered band members over 18 who live permanently on-reserve)

 

The Advanced Poll will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Adult Education Centre on June 5.

 


Elections are from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Adult Education Centre on June 12.

 

Les Taylor,

Band Manager

Job Posting - Youth Sports & Recreation Coordinator (Closes May 24!)

With funds from the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Trust, please note that we are looking for someone to be a Youth Sports & Recreation Coordinator in our community.

If you are interested in this job, please submit a resume (with two references) and a cover letter at the front desk of the Band Office by 4 p.m., May 24th, 2012, marked "ATTN: Norman Charlie"

Those short listed will be contacted and interviews will take place on Tuesday, May 29th

Contact Norman Charlie if you have questions about this posting.

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Youth Sports & Recreation Coordinator

 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Youth Sports & Recreation coordinator is responsible for delivery of all recreation, leisure and sport programs and activities in order to provide opportunities and encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle for all youth in the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw community.

 

 

Scope

The coordinator will research develop and implement quality sport and recreation programs for community members 18 years of age and under (youth).  The worker will ensure that a wide range of sport, recreation, and activities are provided.  The Youth Sports & Recreation coordinator will also monitor the care and maintenance of any sports and recreation equipment and facilities in the community. 

 

 

Responsibilities

All activities must be carried out in a manner that ensures the safety of the participants. The Youth Sports & Recreation Coordinator will be responsible for following the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Personnel Policy & Procedures Regulations.

 

 

The coordinator will have three main areas of responsibility: 1) Planning & implementing sports & recreation activities, 2) Ensuring accessibility of the programs to community members, and 3) Administering the program in a professional manner.

 

1. Planning & implementing sports & recreation activities

 

Main Activities

·     Communicate with community members to determine their needs and interests

·     Research sport and recreation programs, funding sources and project requirements

·     Develop and maintain recreation and sport programs

·     Access funding and prepare funding proposals

·     Ensure a variety of sport, recreation and activities are planned and implemented

·     Ensure recreation information is available to community members

·     Develop recreation and sports organizations

·     Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and identify areas where new programs are needed

 

2. Ensuring accessibility of the programs to community members

 

Main Activities

·     Schedule activities, facilities and volunteers as required

·     Supervise and lead activities for youth

·     Book all sport rental and community events

·     Recruit, train and oversee volunteers

·     Provide leadership training and opportunities and volunteer recognition

 

3. Administering the program in a professional manner

 

Main Activities

·     Prepare a program plan and schedule for the year to be approved by supervisor

·     Prepare and follow the recreation program budget, as approved by supervisor

·     Prepare financial and program reports as requested by supervisor

·     Monitor the use of recreation equipment and facilities

·     Ensure the maintenance of equipment and facilities to ensure safety and security

·     Record information on community programs, costs, numbers of participants and equipment and facility use

·     Ensure that all programs and activities are implemented according to relevant legislation, policies and procedures

Zombie Attack! - Are You Ready?

[From http://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/zombie-preparedness-week-are-you-ready.html]

This week is Zombie Preparedness Week in BC! What are you going to do when the zombies attack? Watch this video to learn how a little girl avoids being eaten by zombies:

Stay tuned in the next couple of days to learn some tips on how to prepare for a zombie attack! (or tsunami, earthquake, fire, etc.) In the meantime you can find out what's happening with the zombie attack on the blog.

Zombie Attack - Are You Ready?