Treaty Outreach Coordinator

Salary Range: $31.00 – $39.00 per hour
Location: Wei Wai Kum First Nation, 1650 Old Spit Rd. Campbell River
Hours of work: 37.5 Hours, Weekly: 8:30 am-4:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Reports to: Treaty Administrative Officer

Summary Statement
The Treaty Outreach Coordinator is responsible for advancing Wei Wai Kum’s treaty goals, with a focus on achieving a Self-Government Agreement (SGA) in the short term and working toward a comprehensive treaty in the medium term. This role requires a highly motivated and community-driven individual to lead engagement and outreach efforts, ensuring that community voices shape the negotiation process.
A key priority is fostering two-way communication, and keeping members well-informed about SGA developments and treaty opportunities through meetings, educational materials, and outreach initiatives. In addition to engagement, the Coordinator will support administrative planning efforts that strengthen the Nation’s autonomy and long-term aspirations. Visit https://weiwaikumtreaty.ca/ to learn more.

Working closely with a diverse team of negotiators, leadership, staff, and community representatives, the Treaty Outreach Coordinator will play a vital role in advancing the Wei Wai Kum Nation’s treaty negotiations and self-governance journey.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
-Facilitate and organize Working Groups and Committees to support treaty initiatives.
-Lead community engagement and outreach efforts by planning and executing various activities, including:
• Coordinating General Membership and Community/Family Meetings.
• Managing social media outreach, including Facebook.
• Developing and promoting content for the Wei Wai Kum Treaty website and Members Portal.
• Drafting content for electronic and print newsletters.
-Support Treaty-Related Measures (TRM) projects by coordinating and facilitating project objectives with team members.
-Monitor and update goals and deliverables outlined in the BC Treaty Commission Workplan and the Tripartite Workplan (BC, Canada, and Wei Wai Kum).
-Participate in treaty-related meetings, including:
• Internal Treaty Meetings, Main Table Meetings, and Technical Working Groups (Lands and Self-Government Agreement).
• Additional committee meetings as required (e.g., Constitution, Ligʷiłdaxʷ Naming Committee).
-Assist in drafting funding proposals, reports, and other treaty-related documents.
-Collaborate with Administration staff, Chief and Council, and contractors involved in treaty negotiations.

Community Outreach and Engagement
• Serve as the primary point of contact for community outreach and engagement, ensuring open communication and feedback loops to keep the community well-informed.
• Manage and update treaty-related content on the website and social media platforms (E.g. Facebook).
• Develop and distribute updates for the Band and c̓ək̓aɫali Electronic Newsletter.
• Liaise with other Nations, Treaty Groups, and organizations to stay informed on treaty and self-government developments.
• Create and analyze community surveys to gather input and inform treaty initiatives.
• Respond to inquiries providing accurate information and referrals

Special Projects
• Identify and develop grant applications
• Oversee TRM projects including drafting, managing and ensuring deliverables are achieved, inclusive of reporting functions.

Position Requirements
• Post-secondary degree in Social Sciences or related field, plus five years of relevant work experience with experience in community outreach.
• Ability to solve practical problems in a culturally-appropriate manner.
• Ability to actively listen, demonstrate patience, understanding, and a willingness to share and learn.
• Experience working with First Nation communities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook), Canva, Adobe
• Knowledge of Aboriginal rights and title.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize a high volume of activities using well-developed organizational and planning skills.
• Attention to detail, initiative/self-starting, and flexibility/adaptability required.
• Successful background checks, including employment verification, reference checks and educational/credential verification.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

Physical Demands
-The position is primarily office-based work.
-Some evening, weekend, and overtime work is required, including overnight out-of-town travel.

Cognitive Focus
-Must synthesize complex and diverse information
-Remain professional objective and constructive

Environmental Conditions
-Dynamic environment with multiple demands, changing priorities and constant interruptions.
-Highly sensitive legal, confidential and political issues and environment.
-Engagement with other administrative departments, levels of the Crown, community (Elders, Hereditary Chiefs/Leaders, Youth), and other Nation governments.

Wei Wai Kum offers a competitive compensation and retirement savings and benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience.

Wei Wai Kum provides equal employment opportunities to all, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, political belief, creed, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions or that cannot be accommodated, or conviction for which a pardon has been granted. However, where two or more applicants have comparable or equivalent skills and qualifications, preference shall be given, in the following order, to persons with specific knowledge of and/or experience with Wei Wai Kum culture, history and customs; persons of Aboriginal, Métis or Inuit ancestry; and all others.

If you are qualified, please submit your resume and cover letter by 4:00 PM on March 3 2025, addressed to Courtney Fidler.
Email: courtneyfidler@weiwaikum.caWe appreciate all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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