Secondary Student Summer Employment Program – Early Childhood Education (7-week)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Seabird Island Band is excited to once again be providing Summer Placement Programs for High School / Secondary students.

We will be providing a fully licensed program for age group 6-12. The program will include a variety of activities targeted at enriching the lives of kids in a fun, active, and culturally sensitive manner.

We are looking for post-secondary students to serve as role models and leaders for children participating in the program.

Successful candidates can expect to have a summer packed full of fun activities including field trips, cultural learning, fun in nature, professional development and making new friends.

This is a term position that starts on June 26th, 2024, and runs until August 28th, 2024, or until you have completed 175 hours.

Eligibility requirements :

• Must be Aboriginal status / non-status, on / off reserve who resides within the SASET catchment area.
• Must be 15 years of age or older and returning to school.
• Must have a valid Social Insurance number.
• Enrolled in full-time Post-Secondary School during 2023-2024 and returning full-time in September 2024.
• All Service Canada Personal Information Forms (PIFS) and Client Consent Forms (CC’s) must be submitted prior to commencement of program.

SUCCESS PROFILE

What does it take to be successful working at Seabird Island? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Active Listening : Giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand points being made, asking appropriate questions, and not interrupting.
• Organized : Ability to process and organize electronic and paper documentation, information, and reports.
• Personable : A collaborative attitude, participating in the planning, developing, extending services, and promoting effective strategies to encourage a positive workplace atmosphere.
• Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses, alternative solutions, conclusions or approached to problems.

WORK THAT MATTERS

Seabird Island is located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver.

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BENEFITS & PERKS

• Access to internal training programs, professional development, and skill enhancement,
• Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team,
• Casual dress code
• Increase confidence and ability to perform the assigned job role.
• Develop additional skills and knowledge.
• Benefit from personalized, one-on-one support from an experienced professional
• Develop breadth and depth of skills.
• Broaden your network and reduce isolation.
• Clarify future goals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assisting in culturally appropriate activities and experiences for the children.
• Assisting in providing a safe (emotionally and physically), healthy environment, flexible routines, record keeping, parental involvement, community support and the planning of developmentally appropriate experiences.
• Assisting in daily activities like cooking, cleaning, prep etc. is mandatory.
• Follow the center’s procedures for maintaining health records and for administrating medication.
• Report all accidents, injuries, and illness to the Supervisor, and record such incidents in the communication book.
• Report all cases of (suspected) child abuse and or neglect to the Supervisor and / or follow center’s policy for reporting.
• Assisting in field trips, and daily events
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your Supervisor, Manager, Director, Executive Director or Chief & Council.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Participants must be a minimum of 15 years old and have a SIN Number.
• Must have a Bank account and a BC Services Card.
• First Aid, Babysitting, Food Safe, certificates would be an asset.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, as well as the ability to effectively interact with children.
• Will be responsible for child safety and may be required to lift children alone or in pairs.
• Must be willing and able to swim, hike, play sports, and participate in physical activities.
• Proficient computer skills with the Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.)
• Proficient interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to agree as well as adhere to Seabird Island Band Human Resources (HR), Finance, and Information Technology (IT) Policies and Procedures, etc.
• Knowledge, respect and understanding of Stó : lō culture, traditions and language or willingness to learn.
• Experience working with First Nations community is considered an asset.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

REPORTS TO :

Summer Program Supervisor

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students, staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected.

All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with SIB HR Policy, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.

Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Pursuant to S.

41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Applicants of Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada;

however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.