Workforce Coordinator
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Location: Nanaimo (60% Remote, 40% On-Site) Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 Deadline to Apply: February 6, 2025 The BC First Nations Forestry Council invites you to join our mission to support Indigenous leadership and advance participation in British Columbia’s forestry sector. Reporting to the Workforce Skills Development Manager, the Workforce Coordinator plays a crucial role in enhancing educational and career opportunities for Indigenous people in the forestry sector. This position promotes and facilitates the Indigenous Forestry Scholarship Program for the First Nations Forestry Council, handling tasks such as reviewing and processing scholarship applications, coordinating placements with industry partners, and fostering relationships with donors, partners, and students. Among the responsibilities of the role are: Coordination : Oversee student placements with forestry companies, regularly updating the Manager on program progress and possible improvements. This role supports the development and implementation of the Indigenous Forestry Scholarship Program (IFSP). Engagement : The role responds to inquiries from prospective students to provide information and resources. The coordinator represents the Forestry Council at events and meetings and liaises between students, staff, and industry partners. The coordinator will drive the Workforce van to events within BC as needed. Administration : Support students through the scholarship application process, verifying documents meet program requirements. Facilitate communication between recipients, forestry companies, and ISETS partners; the coordinator maintains records, coordinates payments, and resolves any issues. Additionally, the coordinator will collect and prepare program statistics and reports to support efficient operations and policy adherence. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants under Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code. Self-identification in your cover letter is encouraged. 📧 If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter and resume to Careers@forestrycouncil.ca . #ForestryJobs #BCForestry #IndigenousLeadership #CareerOpportunities
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