The Lands & Development Services Assistant plays an important role in supporting the effective and effective delivery of services across Housing, Lands, Capital Projects, and Development & Planning. By providing administrative, operational, and project support, this position helps ensure that departmental activities run smoothly, community members receive timely and respectful assistance, and important initiatives continue to move forward. Through collaboration, flexibility, and attention to detail, the role contributes to strengthening departmental coordination, improving service delivery, and supporting the responsible management and development of Wei Wai Kum First Nation lands, housing, and infrastructure for the benefit of current and future generations.

Wage: $22.10 - $27.48
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Benefits: Group Health Care plan & Pension Contribution up to 9%
Location & Work Environment: This position is based at the WWK Administration Office in Campbell River, located on the beautiful unceded territory of the Ligʷiłdaxʷ people.
Reports to: Director of

What You’ll Be Doing
The Lands & Development Services Assistant is a flexible, department-wide support position that assists the Director and staff across Housing, Lands, Capital Projects, and Development & Planning. The position provides front-line service, administrative and operational support, basic technical assistance, research, records and project support, and helps keep day-to-day departmental work moving. Duties shift with departmental needs and priorities, with the Assistant generally handling routine and lower-complexity tasks and referring more complex, sensitive or decision-making matters to the Director or appropriate Manager.

- Serve as a first point of contact for the department; receive and direct inquiries, assist members and applicants, accept applications and documents, check submissions for completeness, and follow up on routine outstanding items.
- Assist wherever departmental workload requires, including short-term assignments, special projects, community initiatives, information gathering and coordination between Housing, Lands, Capital Projects, and Development & Planning.
- Support Housing with routine member inquiries, applications, waitlists, rental and unit records, inspection and maintenance scheduling, renovation files, contractor quotes, payment documentation,



and CMHC/ISC program records and reporting.
- Support Lands with routine Land Code and lands administration, file and registry research, simple applications and registrations, signage and dog registration processes, member inquiries, records, referrals and legacy-file research.
- Support Capital Projects with project and funding files, quotes and procurement documentation, consultant/contractor coordination, meeting and site records, budget tracking, progress documentation, deficiencies and project close-out records.
- Provide broad day-to-day support to the Director and department, including correspondence, scheduling, meeting materials and minutes, research, reports, forms, data entry, filing, records, purchasing and general follow-up.
- Maintain and improve departmental tracking systems, databases, property and project records, maps, forms, templates and electronic files; assist with basic GIS, mapping, data collection and document preparation.
- Assist with funding activities across the department by identifying potential programs, gathering information and supporting documents, tracking deadlines and agreements, maintaining expenditure records, and assisting with claims and reports.
- Coordinate routine communications and follow-up with members, tenants, applicants, contractors, consultants, funding agencies, government representatives and other Nation departments.
- Assist with community meetings, engagement activities, inspections, site visits, housing or property matters, and other departmental activities as required.
- Perform other related duties and provide direct assistance to the Director as priorities arise, recognizing that the position is intended to provide versatile support across the full range of Lands & Development Services activities.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
Post-secondary certificate, diploma, or coursework in planning, land administration, Indigenous governance, housing, business/public administration, engineering technology, or a related field.



An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through, with the ability to shift between different types of work, manage multiple files and priorities, and learn new processes.
- Robust interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to provide respectful, helpful service to members and work effectively with staff, leadership, and external organizations.
- Practical judgment and ability to follow established policies, procedures, forms, bylaws, and instructions, complete routine tasks independently, and recognize when a matter requires referral to senior staff.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic records or database systems.
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence.

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

- One to three years of related experience in administration, customer service, housing, lands, planning, development, construction, project support, or local/First Nation government.
- Experience with GIS, mapping, permitting, housing, financial, or project-tracking systems.
- Familiarity with First Nation government, reserve lands, Indigenous housing programs, CMHC/ISC programs, development processes, construction, or capital funding.

What We Value

At Wei Wai Kum, we lead with heart, integrity and purpose. We believe in:

- Professionalism with compassion
- Transparency in decision-making
- Empowerment of our team and members
- Cultural awareness and lifelong learning

The Wei Wai Kum First Nation is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to qualified individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit or Metis.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Closing Date: November 4, 2026

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

For more information about Wei Wai Kum First Nation, please visit www.weiwaikum.ca

Pay: $22.10-$27.48 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Lands & Development Services Assistant (Campbell River)
🏢 Wei Wai Kum Business Group
📍 Campbell River