Fortis Employment and Training Officer

Job Responsibility: PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN SQUAMISH VALLEY (Onsite)

CLOSES: Open Until Filled Be Part of Something Meaningful!

Are you passionate about empowering Squamish Nation members to achieve their employment and training goals? The Sts'its'áp'new?as Employment & Future Skills team is seeking a dedicated Fortis, Employment and Training Officer to bridge opportunities between Squamish Nation, Fortis, and prime contractors. This role is pivotal in implementing the Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) for the Fortis gas pipeline project, ensuring our members access meaningful training and employment pathways. If you thrive in collaborative environments, value cultural integrity, and want to contribute to economic sovereignty, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary liaison between Squamish Nation's Employment & Future Skills team and Fortis/prime contractors, ensuring IBA commitments are met.
• Develop and manage recruitment strategies, training plans, and employment-seeking options for Squamish Nation members.
• Conduct one-on-one client assessments to identify barriers and create tailored employment/training action plans.
• Coordinate logistics for job fairs, workshops, and community engagement sessions with Fortis partners.
• Track and report on employment outcomes, ensuring transparency and accountability under the IBA.
• Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders, advocating for culturally responsive training and hiring practices.
• Provide high-level administrative support, including data entry, reporting, and event coordination.
• Uphold Squamish Nation's values of wenáxws (respect) and snew?íyelh (guidance through teachings) in all interactions.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in employment services, project coordination, or Indigenous workforce development.
• Knowledge of Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs), labour markets, and/or trades training programs.
• Strong ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders (employers, clients, community partners).
• Excellent organizational skills with a focus on data management, reporting, and project timelines.
• Cultural humility and understanding of Sk?wx?wú7mesh values and community priorities.
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and travel between North Vancouver/Squamish sites.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Why Work With Us

• Impactful Work - Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx? w s?wálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw s?wálwen cht (Security), Na es?w'ú?w'ulh s?wálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw'is s?wálwen cht (Belonging)
• Professional Growth - We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
• Sk?wx?wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values - Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew?íyelh (guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

Salary: $62,500 - 87,500

Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.

Join us in building a future rooted in culture, values, and community strength. Your work matters here. #Workwithpurpose

*Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant*