Job Description

Company Overview

Secwepemc Child and Family Services Agency (SCFSA) is a progressive and culturally focused agency supporting family safety that endeavors to provide outstanding practice to First Nations families residing in the communities of the seven?member bands; Adams Lake, Bonaparte, Neskonlith, Skeetchestn, Tk'emlups te Secwepemc, Simpcw, and Whispering Pines/Clinton and who reside in Kamloops.

Striving to provide exceptional family healing services through prevention-based practice, SCFSA incorporates a Signs of Safety framework as an innovative, strengths-based, and safety-organized approach to child protection casework.

Job Summary

The Events Assistant provides administrative assistance that works closely with the Events Coordinator for a variety of administrative and event related tasks. It is expected that the Events Assistant can work independently and as a team member to develop positive working relationships with colleagues, Elders, clients and community members.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Grade 12 required, post-secondary education in office administration, events, tourism or a related field is preferred A minimum of six months of experience in an administrative role Experience in events, tourism, and/or project management is preferred Experience and knowledge of local Indigenous communities and their needs is an asset A combination of education and experience will be considered

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work independently to establish effective interpersonal relationships Proficiency in the use of Word and Excel Ability to self-regulate, meet deadlines, have attention to detail with strong accuracy Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and understands Indigenous culture Good oral and written interpersonal and communication skills

Working Conditions:

Travel and work some non-standard hours may be required Work 20 hours per week -Tuesday to Friday is preferred but will consider other options for the right candidate

Conditions of Employment:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Records Check Must possess and maintain a valid BC Driver's License Must possess a vehicle in good operating condition and appropriate vehicle insurance to meet program requirements

Directly Supervises:

None

Pay Grade:

starting wage $27.4830
Note: only screened in applicants will be contacted. As per Section 41(1) of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of First Nations ancestry. Preference may also be given to applicants who can demonstrate knowledge and/or experience with Secwepemc language, culture, history, and customs.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From $27.48 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kamloops, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have any experience in events, tourism, and/or project management? Do you have a minimum of six months of experience in an administrative role? Do you identify as First Nations/Indigenous?
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-10-01