Independent Trustee
Job No:
97648
Location:
Port Hardy, BC
- Use your skills to help the Trust Committee make important decisions.
- Receive an honorarium and appropriate travel costs.
- Don't miss this chance to make a true difference to the vibrant community of Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nation in Port Hardy, BC!
About the Organization
The Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw First Nation is located adjacent to the community of Port Hardy, British Columbia and on the Tsulquate reserve. Our residents stay true to their traditional lifestyle and still participate in activities including hunting, and fishing.
We are a small, semi-rural community of about 500 on-reserve community members, with about 450 of our band members living off-reserve. The Tsulquate reserve, where most of our members live, is adjacent to the town of Port Hardy on the North-eastern tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Tsulquate is within the boundaries of the Regional District of Mt. Waddington.
Prior to 1964, the Gwasala people and the Nakwaxda people lived as two separate tribes. The Gwa'sala people mostly lived and travelled around Smith Inlet while the 'Nakwaxda'xw people lived around the Seymour Inlet. While many of our practices were similar, we spoke different dialects and each tribe had our own distinct culture. In 1964 we were amalgamated with each other and relocated to the Tsulquate Reserve.
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About the Opportunity
Currently, Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw First Nation is seeking a non-Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations (GNN) member to apply to be an Independent Trustee on their Trust Committee.
The Trust (Hi'li'gam) has been in place since 2008 and was created as a result of a settlement with the Government of Canada. The Trust is in place to provide a long-term asset to benefit all members of the GNN.
The Trust Committee is made up of 13 Trustees of whom 9 are members of the GNN Chief and Council, 2 are Independent Trustees, and 2 are Community Trustees that are elected by GNN members. The Trustees are supported in their role by the following advisors: a Bookkeeper, a Trust Administrator, an Auditor, an Investment Manager, an Investment Consultant, and a Legal Counsel.
As a member of the Trust Committee you will attend each of the 12 meetings in person during the year and carry out the following duties:
- Attending all Trust meetings and fully participating in discussions and decisions.
- Approving the Trust meeting minutes and ensuring they accurately reflect the decisions made.
- Prudently monitoring the funds invested.
- Reviewing and approving the annual Trust operating budget and any changes required in the year.
- Reviewing and approving the GNN community projects/programs applications and reports each year.
- Approving the annual audited financial statements of the Trust.
In order to qualify for this role, you will need to have an understanding of investments, an understanding of financial matters, and have excellent communication skills. Individuals with strong stakeholder management skills and a background in Finance, Legal, or Investments or previous experience as a Trustee of a fund will excel in this role. Finally, candidates with previous experience working with First Nations communities will have an advantage.
About the Reward
For your hard work and determination, you are paid an honorarium along with appropriate travel costs to attend the Trust meetings. You will also be provided with Trust training.
Do you want to make a lasting difference to a vibrant First Nation community? Here’s your chance.
If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!