Junior ECE Coordinator

Classification: Full time, Term (one year)

Salary

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Location

Williams Lake, BC

Deadline: Open until filled The Tŝilhqot’in National Government is based in Williams Lake, British Columbia serving six communities, including ʔEsdilagh, Tl'etinqox, Tl'esqox, Tŝideldel, Xeni Gwet'in, and Yuneŝit'in. The Tŝilhqot’in National Government’s mission is to support and empower Tŝilhqot’in peoples to exercise their rights to self-determination within their traditional territories in ways which reflect Tŝilhqot’in philosophy, values, experience and culture.

The Junior Early Childhood Coordinator supports TNG Education and the Senior ECE Coordinator in strengthening early learning and child care services across the Tsilhqot’in Nation. The position works collaboratively with community ECE programs, Aboriginal Head Start programs, families, and partners to support culturally grounded, high-quality early learning opportunities for Tsilhqot’in children.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the Senior ECE Coordinator with implementation of TNG Early learning initiatives
- Build positive working relationships with ECE and Head Start staff in Tsilhqot’in communities
- Assist with community visits and identification of early learning needs, priorities, and resources
- Help coordinate ECE meetings, professional development, training, and gatherings
- Support collection and updating of community ELCC program information and demographics
- Assist with reports, workplans, meeting notes, correspondence, and project tracking




- Support initiatives that strengthen Tsilhqot’in language, culture, land-based learning, and traditional knowledge within early learning
- Participate in meetings with community and external partners as required

Requirements

- ECE Certification or Interest in Early Childhood Education and willingness to explore or pursue ECE training or certification
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is preferred
- Experience working with children, youth, families, community programs, education, or administration would be an asset.
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn about Tsilhqot’in culture, language, traditions, values, and ways of knowing.
- Experience in childcare or early learning environments
- Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to take direction and feedback
- Reliability and punctuality

Working Conditions

- Travel may be required
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and additional hardware
- Overtime as required
- Lifting or moving up to 25lbs may be required

Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to:

Jenai Nolin

Human Resources Generalist

Tŝilhqot’in National Government

1729 South Lakeside Drive

Williams Lake, BC V2G 3A9

Email: [email protected]

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Sechanalyagh to all who have applied. Due to the high volume of applications we receive on our job postings, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Junior ECE Coordinator (Williams Lake)
🏢 Tŝilhqot’in National Government
📍 Williams Lake