PG Nechako Aboriginal Employment & Training Association
198 Kingston Street V2L1C3 Prince George, BC, Canada

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New board member announcement! Jessie Williams recently joined the New Relationship Trust as the Director of Business Development and Communications where she... is empowering First Nations Communities in BC. She was previously was appointed the Director of Indigenous Relations for Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. In her role, she developed community partnerships and prepared a strategic plan for FASS to better serve its students, and initiate consultations to develop Indigenous student supports. Jessie is a member of the Swxwú7mesh Úxwumixw, Squamish Nation, and is of mixed European descent. Leaning on her lived experience and elder teachings, she is passionate about creating spaces for open heart and open mind conversations that advocate for collaboration, inclusivity, strategic planning, and innovation. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Educational Administration and Leadership and is passionately committed to promoting whole human wellbeing and fulfillment. This includes creating opportunities for others to step into their personal power, for themselves, and for each other. Welcome to the Board of Directors!

Binche Whut'en is seeking a Band Administrator and a Finance Manager. For further information please visit: https://binche.ca

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Hello, Do you have a L2 or a L3 First Aid Ticket with laboring experience on a construction site and ready, willing and able to go to work? Please contact Tamara at 250-561-1199. Thank you

Update: January 7, 2021 PGNAETA will be postponing the offering of the Rail 1001-5 program until further notice. PGNAETA will be hosting a Railway to Success Rail 1001-5 program in partnership with CN and BCIT from February 8 to March 5, 2021.... The deadline to apply will be January 15, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact Tamara or Ken at 250-561-1199.

I am humbled and honoured to accept another term as the Regional Chief of the BCAFN. I want to thank all the Chiefs of BC for coming out and participating in th...is important electoral process. Thank you all, regardless of which way you voted. I want to acknowledge all the candidates for putting their names forward, Cheryl Casimer for Regional Chief and and for the female youth representative vote: Alicia Bailey, Jayde Duranleau, Brianna Wilson and Taylor Behn-Tsakoza for giving our Chiefs good choices for these leadership positions, thank you all. I want to thank the Chiefs that nominated me: Chief John Allen French, Chief Maria Quock, Chief Garry Reece, Chief Otis Guichon and Chief Sharleen Gale, thank you for your confidence in me. I want to thank the out going Board of Directors: Chief Marilyn Slett, and former Chief Rebecca David and former Chief Willie Blackwater. Thanks also to Board members Chief Charles M. Morven and Chief Harvey McLeod for your continued leadership and guidance. I also want to acknowledge the new Board of Directors Chief Roseanne Casmir and Chief Brian Assu, thanks for putting your name forward and look forward to working with you. I want to thank Knowledge Keepers Dr. Gwendolyn Point and Dr. Robert Joseph for your continued wisdom and guidance. I want to thank our youth representatives Justen Peters and Jayde Durenleau for representing BC in a good way. Thank you also to Women’s Representative Louisa Housty Jones for representing BC in a good way as well. Many thanks to BCAFN Chief of Staff Vanessa West for continued support, professionalism and leadership at the BCAFN office. Thanks to all the employees at the BCAFN for supporting me and all the initiatives we are involved in regionally, nationally and internationally. Thank you to my campaign team Cole Rhe, Claire Marshall, Brenda Ireland, David Luggi, and Patti Wight for your countless hours of volunteering and working for this successful campaign. I also want to thank Jonny French for the videos, they were awesome. Furthermore, I want to thank Takla Nation for their unwavering support. I’m forever indebted to you all, Mussi. Thank you to my family, Mother Sarah Teegee, all my brothers and sisters. Thank you to all my extended family, in-laws and out-laws (lol) and all cuzzins and friends. You all are something else!!! Lastly, I want to thank my wife Rena Zatorski, my children Rylie TeeZee and Rowan Teezee for going on this journey with me, thank you for your love and your support, I love you all, N’kessi. Awetza.

PGNAETA will be hosting a Railway to Success Rail 1001-5 program in partnership with CN and BCIT from February 8 to March 5, 2021. The deadline to apply will be January 15, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact Tamara or Ken at 250-561-1199.

Thank you for stopping in Jared, we appreciate the update. We are pleased to see you doing well.

It is so nice for PGNAETA to receive check ins and updates from our citizens. Thanks Allen for this photo. You are looking healthy, happy and prosperous! Way to go!

Please see our list of new job postings for Trans Mountain Canada Inc. Human Resources Generalist, Projects and Policy (Term role) - Calgary Alberta Recruiter (Term role) - Calgary Alberta Supervisor: H&S Document Governance/Incident Analysis, TMEP(term) - Calgary, Alberta... Operator Technician - Burnaby British Columbia Business Intelligence, Integration and Data Manager - Calgary Alberta Senior Administrative Assistant, Land, TMEP (term role) - Calgary Alberta And many more List of Opportunities can be found online https://www.transmountain.com/careers Trans Mountain Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all those interested to apply.

CFUR is a non profit society broadcasting an FM signal from UNBC. They are searching for a Policy Officer to develop and update the organization's policies, then to implement them. For further information please visit our Job Board on our website at www.pgnaeta.bc.ca

Space is limited - if you are interested apply quickly!

PGNAETA would like to congratulate Travis, Jarrett, Andrew and Mark on their recent completion of the Piping Foundation Program, hosted in partnership with the Piping Industry College of BC. Congratulations and wishing you all the success in your Apprenticeship journey!

Limited seating is available. If you are interested please contact Draicee or Rose quickly. If you would like to receive an email application, please email Draicee at [email protected] or Rose at [email protected] and she will provide the necessary documents to you.

In 2019, PGNAETA and IUOE Local 115 (International Union of Operating Engineers) entered into a Commitment to Collaborate. Their training facilities are one of the best in the country developing strong skilled members who work to the highest standards. PGNAETA is pleased to report that our participants who received training and membership have had great success!... Photo includes: (L) Matt (Business Rep); (c) Wayne (President) and (L) Stewart (Training Site Supervisor)

Congratulations to Redmond, Brandon, Bert, Jody, Dakota, Gilbert and Sean and completing IUOE 115 Entry Level Pipeline Training.

Are you thinking about a forest-related career? CNC is offering a 12-week, fully-funded program to help you get your foot in the door. Gain the entry level sk...ills and knowledge required to work safely, productively and sustainably in a forest wood-harvesting environment. Applications are being taken now for a September 28 start. Call the Vanderhoof campus at 250-567-3200 for more information! See more

PGNAETA will be supporting the SA Energy Group (in collaboration with Coastal GasLink (CGL)) in their recruitment efforts for their Pathways to Prosperity Program (P3). P3 Participants will have the opportunity to gain invaluable one-on-one mentorship and training with distinguished construction legends and world leading experts from SAEG's construction team, third-party trainers, and local First Nations Leaders and Entrepreneurs. Participants will spend a full week in inten...sive training and skills development tailormade to mirror the schedule realities of being a part of a construction crew. There will be additional sessions with the schedule to be determined. If you are interested in working on CGL's pipeline, send your resume to Ken Morland at [email protected] as soon as possible.

PGNAETA will be supporting the Aboriginal Housing Society of Prince George (AHSPG) and IDL with their recruitment efforts for their Phase 1 ATCD Program. Here is a link to the AHSPG website for information about the development located at 1919 17th Ave. http://ahspg.ca/new-developments/1919-17th-ave/ The following trades will be required on this project:... HEO (dozer, excavator, packer, truck): minimum of 5 Labourer: minimum of 10 Carpenters: minimum of 15 Electricians: minimum of 5 Plumbers: minimum of 5 If you are qualified, safety conscious and have a genuine interest in construction, please submit your resume. If you are an apprentice (or would like to start an apprenticeship), this project is an amazing opportunity to advance towards the red seal designation. Please send your resume to Tamara Gregg at [email protected] before Friday July 24, 2020.

Please note the course date has changed to September 14, 2020 to May 7, 2021

Burns Lake Native Logging Ltd. is seeking candidates to participate in a hands on training opportunity. For additional information contact: Burns Lake Native Logging Ltd. Chantal Tom... (250) 692-7483 [email protected] See more

Join our Team at PGNAETA We are looking for a skilled Finance Officer to perform a variety of accounting, bookkeeping and financial tasks. Finance Officer responsibilities include keeping financial records updated, preparing reports and reconciling bank statements. You will also run accounting software programs (e.g. Adagio) to process business transactions, like accounts payable and receivable, disbursements, expense vouchers and receipts. A successful Finance Officer shou...ld be familiar will all accounting procedures and have a flair for numbers. Ultimately, a successful Finance Officer will ensure that the company's daily accounting functions run accurately and effectively. Please submit your resume to Charlene Folk, Head of Finance at [email protected]. Closing date: July 10, 2020 In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry. For additional detail: visit www.pgnaeta.bc.ca

FIIT Training (Digital Skills Training) with FNTC

Cudos to the staff of the Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment and Training Association for putting the gift bags together for the Homeless and delivering them today! Special Acknowledgement for Shirley Layton, Nicole Doucette for doing the shopping, Thelma Heide, Dorthy Stewart, Mary Hanson, Samantha Moise , and Laurel Lattie and the twins for making sandwiches and delivering goody bags, and to Samantha Moise and Caroline A'huille Central Interior Native Health for delivering gift packages today. Well done ladies. Our street citizens were very appreciative!

Congratulations Randi! You are an inspiration. Marvin and Connie George - well done

Please note that the dates have been changed to July 2 & 3, 2020 PGNAETA will be offering S100 & S185 wildfire training on June 24 & 25, 2020 in Prince George. The deadline to apply is Tuesday June 23, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Please contact Mary Hansen at 250-561-1199 or 778-983-2305 or at [email protected].... There are 12 seats available, get yours by confirming with Mary.

Lheidli T'enneh Nation is seeking a Office Coordinator for their Economic Development & Natural Resources Departments. Please visit our Job Board on our website for further information on the position.

The Aboriginal Housing Society of Prince George has 4 employment opportunities. Please visit our Job Board on our website for further information on the positions.

PGNAETA would like to congratulate these individuals on their successful completion of the Level 3 Carpentry Apprenticeship program. Great job! PGNAETA would also like to acknowledge Wilfred George for his unwavering commitment to our Carpentry Program.

Please visit this site for a Summary of Publicly - Available Information on Federal and Provincial COVID-19 Supports http://www.worklink.bc.ca//Federal-and-Provincial-COVID-19

Gitxsan Safety Services is currently recruiting for licensed security personnel from Dawson Creek to Kitimat BC. The work is camp and shift-based and will last through 2024. Please contact [email protected] or visit our website for further information

June 10, 2020: Update The deadline is approaching to apply for the Indigenous Forestry Scholarship Program (IFSP). There are limited seats available, please contact Mona Anatole, Workforce Promoter at PGNAETA for more information. Please contact Mona Anatole if you are interested in this Indigenous Forestry Scholarship Program (IFSP). Mona can be reached by email at [email protected] or by calling 250-561-1199 and a message will be forwarded. ... Good luck! https://www.forestrycouncil.ca/cpages/ifsp

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact Andreas Krebs [email protected]... (416) 669-3459 Carrier Sekani Tribal Council Announces Partnership with the Urban Aboriginal Working Group and PGNAETA to Fight Homelessness (Prince George BC, Lheidli T’enneh Territory, April 17, 2020) The Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) and the Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment and Training Association (PGNAETA) have partnered on a new initiative to fight homelessness during the COVID-19 crisis. The initiative will help people who are close to losing their homes, as well as bringing people off the street and into transitional housing. We know that a lot of people are struggling right now, and the CSTC is honoured to be able to provide dry goods and other food items in this time of need, and to help others to get off the street, said CSTC Tribal Chief Mina Holmes. Our partners at PGNAETA have worked on getting the funding together, and the CSTC has found people in need to benefit from this program, she continued. The partner organizations are also reaching out to other service providers in Prince George to ensure that the initiative is coordinated with other work already being undertaken. PGNAETA is heavily involved in the local community, and we know that during COVID-19 a lot of people have become close to losing their homes, said Karin Hunt, Executive Director at PGNAETA. The CSTC is a perfect partner for us because they share our commitment to building our community. The first phase of this program runs from April to June 2020, with plans to extend and expand during the summer. Quick Facts: The first phase of this initiative will provide the first three months of rent for up to five people who are currently homeless or about to lose their homes. An additional up to five homeless people will be moved temporarily into hotel rooms with kitchenettes during this time. The initiative will also be providing food for recipients during the program’s duration. For those recipients with substance dependencies, counseling and outreach services will be made available. About the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council: The Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) provides political and technical support to seven First Nations. The combined population of CSTC’s member of First Nations is over 5,000 people. The combined territories of the CSTC member First Nations is approximately 69,000 square kilometers, which is 7.4% of the province of BC. The funding is provided by the Urban Aboriginal Working Group to support Reaching Home/Covid 19 response in the city of Prince George and is administered by the Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment and Training Association.

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PAPC Pacific Atlantic Pipeline Construction Padder/Crusher Training Four one-week equipment operator training session... _________________________________________ Date: July 1, 2020 (tentative) Location: Burns Lake, BC Class Size: 4 students per one-week session (total of 16 trained) - Minimum three-years experience operating crawler equipment, such as bulldozer, excavator, loader - Students learn to operate remote-controlled Padder equipment in conditions simulating pipeline construction Students are required to purchase CSA approved steel-toed boots. All other PPE provided by PAPC. Daily transportation provided from Burns Lake to the training site. Food, child care and living allowance will not be provided by PAPC. Upon successful completion, students will be hired for Sections 6/7 construction of the pipeline. If you require more information or to submit resumes: contact Shelley at [email protected]

Update: June 10, 2020 Please note this the Provincial State of Emergency has been extended to June 23, 2020. Update: April 29, 2020 ...Continue reading

CALL OUT to all certified food safe caterers. PGNAETA is looking for caterers who specialize in traditional food and healthy alternatives. Must be knowledgeable and practice Canadas recommended food guide. Please submit application references to Draiciee Wilson @ [email protected] ... Sorry only those who apply through email will be contacted.

The Northern Regional Construction Association (NRCA) has a bursary that was created on behalf of a long time member. For further information, please visit:

Minerva's Learning to Lead UNBC Prince George May 22 - 24 TRU Kamloops June 5 - 7 UBC Vancouver June 26 - 28... We invite applicants from all high schools in BC, Indigenous young women are encouraged to apply. 150 Grade 11 girls will be selected to attend. Participants will attend one weekend program in Prince George, Kamloops or Vancouver. The Opportunity: 50 young women coming together to discover self, develop confidence and explore their leadership potential Features: Welcome dinner and inspiring keynote - Leadership workshops on strengths, values and confidence building - Interactive mentorship session with community leaders This program is offered at no cost to participants. All costs are covered by their generous sponsors and donors. Deadline to apply: March 13, 2020 For more information, contact [email protected] or visit www.minervabc.ca

PGNAETA staff and students honouring Anti-Bullying today and always!

PGNAETA would like to congratulate Miranda and Aaron! They are HEO training with the IOUE 115, Kitselas Band, ITA and PGNAETA.

March 17th 2020 LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE

Please note that the dates have changed. Updates to follow

PGNAETA is accepting applications to participate - deadline January 29, 2020

Congratulations to Westcana Electric Inc.!

Have a safe and Happy Halloween From All the Staff at PGNAETA.

PGNAETA is seeking a motivated individual for the position of Admin assistant/support worker for the Pre-Employment Supports (PES) Program. Under the guidance of the Pre-employment Support program Coordinator, the assistant will be responsible to provide administrative assistance and in some instances direct client supports. The objective of the project is to provide Income Assistance Case management through the Pre-employment Supports Program to assist citizens to move towa...rd self-sufficiency. Working in a team setting the assistant will be required to provide administrative support; work within the policies, procedures of the Association and government; maintain client case files, provide data entry and spreadsheet maintenance, document project activities and outcomes and support clients to reach their goals. The position is open to applicants who meet the following criteria: Enjoys supporting communities and individuals Is a self starter with excellent employment ethics Past success working with the application of client-centered approaches Knowledge of social and poverty issues, challenges and barriers to employment Knowledge of and experience with the complete suite of Microsoft Office products Past experience working with data entry and spreadsheet maintenance Familiar with privacy policy, reputation for demonstrating highest level of confidentiality Excellent administrative skills Education must include Social work, or career development certification, and/or administration from a recognized college OR be able to demonstrate a combination of relevant post-secondary education, experience and training. Letter of reference describing excellent work and personal ethics, Required: Valid BC class 5 drivers licence, criminal record check, must be bondable Required: must be available for travel to First Nations communities Applicant resume and cover letter must demonstrate the following expertise Excellent interpersonal, organizational skills. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to interact with respect and sensitivity to this sector’s clients. Ability to work independently and be truly self-motivated by social justice values. Excellent time management, known for delivering key components on time. E-mail or fax an application package to the above address marked *Attention: Executive Director*. Applications must include: cover letter, resume, confirmation of a class 5 drivers licence, and one letter of work reference. Note: only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted. DEADLINE DATE: NOVEMBER 6, 4:00 p.m. Note: Workplace may be in a rural setting.

PGNAETA congratulates our Rail 1001-4 program participants while at BCIT

Empower - Women in Trades & Technologies Program Start January 2020 Contact Gina at [email protected]

UPDATE: This program has been postponed. We will keep you posted. Are you interested in a career in the rail industry? Rail 1001-5 may be for you.... PGNAETA in partnership with BCIT and CN are hosting a Railway to Success Program from October 28 to November 22, 2019. The application deadline is October 11, 2019.

Are you interested in a career in Trades? Have you been accepted into a Trades program at CNC and require support funding? If you are an Indigenous citizen over the age of 17 and have answered "yes" we may be able to provide assistance. Arvida Marsden, our Trades Coordinator will be set up at the CNC Prince George Campus on August 27, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. She will be there to promote and assist clients interested in a Trades Career! Come on down and meet Arvida!

Congratulations to the graduates of the ENRT program!

Rail 1001-4 in partnership with BCIT and CN. The application deadline is August 30, 2019.

A friendly reminder that this program is approaching. Please encourage family members and friends who need computer skills or to upgrade their skills. Basic Computer Training for Older Individuals. Free - register now!

Please find below a link on the ‘filming masterclass for Indigenous youth’ that will take place this summer in Northern BC. The class is hosted by UNBC, and FNST is helping to organize this. It is free for Indigenous students and meals are provided. Please pass this along to your contacts and any potential students. Info on the link is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/empowered-filmmaker-masterclas