Governance Events and Engagement Coordinator

Location: Skidegate

Governance Events and Engagement Coordinator

Location:

Skidegate or Masset, Haida Gwaii
Full-time;
Permanent
Final date to receive applications:
September
14,2026
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 and Engagement 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. The Coordinator will work closely with elected leaders of each region to support regional engagements and gatherings for Haida citizens. Additionally, the Coordinator will be required to seek grants and proposals that are available for the nation to support governance, strategic planning and team building.
Key

Duties & Responsibilities   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
Establish and maintain a regional registry to support with information and resource distributions, working with the Citizenship Program
Work directly with the governance team and elected leaders supporting regional gatherings and potential food fish distribution
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 environment 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: $34.00 - $39.14
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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