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Indigenous Student Champion Job Description
Job Title: Indigenous Student Champion
Job Type: Part-time
Start Date: September 2025
Wage: FSA student employee rate – $18.86 (July 1, 2024 wage increases to $19.43 under collective agreement)
Position Overview
Indigenous Peer Champions are senior current BCIT students (second-year level and above) of Indigenous (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) descent who work 1-8 hours per week per academic semester. Champions act as a guide and a resource to first-year students (Mentees) to support them in succeeding in their post-secondary educational transition experience and academic endeavours at BCIT. See our Indigenous Student Champions for more info.
Duties
• To introduce social, cultural and academic environments to new Indigenous students
• To introduce BCIT resources available to all students
• To answer student questions and share their educational experiences
• To act as a role model to Mentees
• To familiarize Indigenous students with the Gathering Place
• To promote Indigenous Initiatives & Partnerships Events and Services
• To provide monthly reports
Requirements
• Detailed knowledge and appreciation of all of BCIT’s services at all campuses (Burnaby, Marine, AIC, DTC, ATC)
• Experience with team-building exercises
• Knowledgeable and understanding of Indigenous communities, cultures and protocols
• Be empathetic and compassionate to the student experience
• Be a team player
Please email Gathering_Place@bcit.ca with your cover letter and resume.
The Trails Society of British Columbia (Trails BC) is seeking a sməq̓ʷaʔ xeł Summer Youth Lead. This position leads the delivery of the Sməq̓ʷaʔ xeł component of the Tsawwassen First Nation Summer Youth Program during July and August.
This will involve leading cycling and walking land-based educational tours with Elders and Knowledge; arranging speakers to engage the youth on Indigenous and trails topics; and leading the youth on a project that includes signage, amenities and or art along Sməq̓ʷaʔ xeł. The Lead will also engage the youth career development planning opportunities related to trails.
Sməq̓ʷaʔ xeł is a proposed network of trails connecting First Nations and other communities in Metro Vancouver that are accessible via transit. Development of the vision for sməq̓ʷaʔ xeł is led by Tsawwassen First Nation Elder xʷasteniya working with the Trails BC personnel, TFN staff and Great Blue Heron Way Committee. Sməq̓ʷaʔ xeł will help provide healthy and green basic mobility, recreational and tourism opportunities for people and communities.
The Lead will work closely with Elder xʷasteniya, Trails BC staff & volunteers and Tsawwassen First Nation Youth Centre staff.
Activities
- Coordinating a project such as art, a bench or signage to be installed on or near Sməq̓ʷaʔ xeł
- Coordinating land based educational cycling and walking tours along Sməq̓ʷaʔ xeł with the youth and Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers
- Coordinating speakers presenting to the youth on Indigenous and trails related topics
- Informing youth on related career and educational opportunities
- Engaging youth on ideas they have for Sməq̓ʷaʔ xeł and barriers they face accessing trails and their land
Terms
- Salary: $27 to $30 per hour
- 30 to 35 hours per week
- Applicants should be 30 years old or younger as a portion of this position is funded through a youth employment grant per week
- Position starts mid June, 2025 and ends on August 28, 2025
- Interviewing starts May 7. Position will remain open until filled.
Requirements
- Live within or near Metro Vancouver preferably in or close to Tsawwassen
- Must have a computer/laptop and a cellphone
- A drivers license
Skills and Experience
If you have passion for Indigenous culture, the land and trails, please consider applying for this position even if you don’t have all of the experience below. We are committed to working with the Coordinator to provide training and mentorship in areas that will assist in ensuring success in this position and will support personal and professional development goals.
- Knowledge of First Nations’ culture, art and traditions
- Experience instructing or supervising youth 13 through 19 years old
- Experience in leading walking and cycling tours
- A strong commitment to reconciliation, equity and inclusion
- A strong commitment to gender equality
- Project leadership and management experience
- Self-motivated with proven listening, writing and communications skills
- Experience will Google Drive and Google Docs
- Some knowledge of local Indigenous languages an asset
- Knowledge of the land, trails, greenways and other active transportation and recreation routes in Metro Vancouver an asset
- Knowledge of active transportation, recreation, trails, urban planning, transit & road safety an asset
How to Apply
Email your resume and cover letter to Melissa Demkiw, sməq̓ʷaʔ xeł Program Manager at meldemkiw@trailsbc.ca with the subject “sməq̓ʷaʔ xeł Summer Youth Lead”.
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This posting is intended for applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis) as permitted under Paragraph 42 of the BC Human Rights Code. When you submit your application to this posting, you will be joining our dedicated talent pipeline.
A member of our Recruitment team will connect with you to discuss your interests and experience and work to match you to current or future opportunities that complement your knowledge, skills and abilities. We hire to a wide variety of positions including full-time and part-time opportunities as well as temporary opportunities.
There are career opportunities within ICBC in a wide range of departments and functions located throughout British Columbia.
You are encouraged to apply if you are Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Metis).
What we offer:
Salary Information is dependent on the specific position. You will be joining our dedicated talent pipeline for current and future opportunities.
For Bargaining Union roles: $47,465 – $97,497
For Management and Confidential roles: $54,243 – $274,882
- Salary & Benefits: We are committed to providing industry competitive salary and benefits. One step we are taking towards our commitment to Reconciliation is providing five paid days of Indigenous Cultural Leave per year for Indigenous employees to attend ceremonial, cultural and spiritual events. To learn more about these offerings, check out our competitive benefits.
- Continuous Training: We offer continuous in-house training to ensure you are equipped with the knowledge to be successful in your role.
- Hybrid of On-site and Working from Home: We offer flexible working arrangements as we continue to support our employees in balancing their career and life commitments.
- Engaging Culture: We promote an inclusive and diverse work environment. We have a dedicated Indigenous Employee Resource Group (ERG) working towards the vision of increasing the presence of Indigenous employees at ICBC by building awareness, understanding and support for Indigenous cultures and issues. It provides a safe space for Indigenous staff to connect and access support.
Please note only those legally entitled to work in Canada at present will be considered for this position.
Please note that a member of the recruitment team will only reach out if there is an available position that is suitable for your profile.
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At ICBC, it’s our job to make sure the car insurance system works for all British Columbians, today and in the future. If you want to make the most of your skills and expertise while growing your career, we want you. A career at ICBC is an opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse and inclusive team that is driven to serve its customers and community. You can expect a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment. If you are reliable and dependable, contact us today to be part of our talented and diverse team as we work together to create an insurance system we can all be proud of.
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- Resident – you will work at your primary in-office headquarters on all scheduled workdays.
- Hybrid 8 – you will work a minimum of 8 days per month at your primary in-office headquarters (typically 2 days per week). The remaining days will be remote within British Columbia.
- Hybrid 10 – you will work a minimum of 10 days per month at your primary in-office headquarters (typically one week in/one week out or up to 3 days per week). The remaining days will be remote within British Columbia.
- Mobile – you will work remotely or in the field on scheduled workdays within British Columbia, with the requirement to be at your primary on-site headquarters by exception only.