Fortis Employment and Training Officer

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'new̓as 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 snew̓íyelh (guidance through teachings) in all interactions.

What We’re Looking For

Why Work With Us

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. Weare 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