Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly

CNA Member Development Program

Job Title: CNA Member Development Program Participant
Reports to: People and Talent Development Manager
Term: Full-Time or Part-Time, Term (6 or 12 weeks)
Compensation: $21.00 hourly
Start Date: As agreed upon with each successful candidate
Closing Date: Member applications permanently open

Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly (CNA) was created in 2013 as a powerful and unifying voice for Eight Nlaka’pamux Bands regarding the Teck Highland Valley Copper Mine. It is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the eight Participating Bands. Headquartered in Merritt, BC, with a workforce of over 60, CNA provides training and job readiness along with cultural, social, and technical programming to the over 3035 members of the eight Participating Bands.

These positions are designed to be tailored to the interests of the individual CNA Participating Band Member selected, providing valuable experience in up to four different departments of their choice. It's a chance to learn and grow professionally, regardless of age or experience. We are dedicated to making this program as flexible and accommodating as possible for the chosen members, ensuring they get the most out of it. At the end of the development program, they will receive a Certificate of Completion and an Employment Reference Letter, marking a significant achievement.

The following areas are available for gaining experience (max 4):

• Administration
• Communications and Engagement
• Employment and Training
• ʔesknstwexʷ (Language and Culture)
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Kitchen and Food Security
• nłeʔképmx Guardians
• Mining and Regulatory

The program has the following three options to apply for:

• 12 weeks, at part-time (280 hours total).
• 6 weeks, at full-time (280 hours total).
• 6 weeks at part-time (140 hours total).
  

After submitting your application, you can expect to hear back from us via email within three weeks.

If you have any questions, concerns or issues with the application process: please contact HR@cna-trust.ca with the subject line "CNA Member Development Program Application Help" or call our office, at 250-378-1864.

Please note: Only CNA Participating Band Members are eligible for this internship program.

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In alignment with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code; A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified nłeʔkepmx candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.