Governance Events and Engagement Coordinator

Location: Skidegate or Masset, Haida Gwaii

Full-time; Permanent | Start Date: As soon as possible

Application Deadline: August 7, 2026

Join the Council of the Haida Nation!

The Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) is responsible for the stewardship of lands, waters, and people. Working with CHN means being part of a team that values collaboration, cultural knowledge, and meaningful contributions to the well-being of the Haida Nation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Governance Director, The Governance Events Coordinator is responsible for the end-to-end planning and coordination of Council of the Haida Nation public meetings, events and regional leadership support.

Focusing on building partnerships with local governments and key members of the fishing industry. The Coordinator will work closely with elected leaders of each region to ensure there is annual food fish distributed. Additionally, the Coordinator will be required to seek grants and proposals that are available for both event coordination and food fish distribution.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Establish standardized procedures for organizational planning with Haida ways of being as the foundation
- Inventory management of all supplies needed for meetings and events
- Create advertisements, posters, and collaborate with Communications Department
- Effective collaboration with internal and external partners




- Build partnerships with local and external food fishing members and companies seeking opportunities
- Establish and maintain a food fish distribution registry, working with the Citizenship Program
- Work directly with elected leaders supporting food fish distribution in each region
- Proposal and grant writing (Training available through CHN)
- Analyze, report and make recommendations for future events
- Schedule debriefing sessions with involved partners after each event
- Ensure all CHN policies and procedures are adhered to

Qualifications & Skills

- Knowledge of Haida culture, politics and social structures
- Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Council of the Haida Nation
- Excellent people skills, with a collaborative approach to work.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to adapt to a changing work workplace effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally
- Proven capacity/experience in event planning
- Class 5 Drivers License
- Preference will be given to Haida candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.

What We Offer

- Hourly rate: $32.28 - $36.31
- Full-time (35-40 hrs/week) with paid time off, including an additional 2 week office closure during the winter break.
- Employee benefits: dental, extended health, vision care, disability insurance, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and pension plan.
- A supportive and welcoming team environment.
- Opportunities to learn and grow while contributing to the preservation of Haida heritage.

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📌 Governance Events and Engagement Coordinator (Skidegate)
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