Location: Gitanyow, BC
Reports to: Director of Housing, Dan Rodgers
Term: Full-time, 20 weeks | 35 hours/week, Monday to Friday
Salary: $22 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay
Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 at 5 PM

About Us

The Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs Office works on behalf of the Gitanyow Huwilp to uphold Gitanyow Ayookxw (law), governance, and stewardship throughout Gitanyow Lax yip.

Purpose

The Youth Intern gains hands-on experience in First Nations housing administration while supporting the daily work of the Housing Department. The role is a training position: the intern works under a dedicated supervisor, follows a learning plan, and takes on more independent tasks as skills develop.

Learning plan

1. Weeks 1–2: orientation, young/new worker safety orientation, confidentiality agreement, introduction to GHCO governance and the Huwilp system, shadowing.
2. Weeks 3–8: supervised file work, intake and tenant inquiries, maintenance log.
3. Weeks 9–16: independent handling of routine files, site visit documentation, support for a community meeting.
4. Weeks 17–20: contribute to a program report, career planning, exit review with supervisor.

By the end of the term the intern will have practical skills in records management, client service, maintenance coordination and reporting, with a reference and documented work experience in housing administration.

Qualifications Required

No previous housing experience is necessary.

Required: basic computer skills (email, Word, spreadsheets); reliable attendance; ability to keep information confidential; willingness to learn and a valid driver’s license.

Assets

Grade 12 or equivalent; customer service or office experience; knowledge of Gitanyow community, Huwilp and protocols; Gitxsanimx language.

Working Conditions

· Office-based, with regular home and site visits alongside staff; the intern never visits a home alone.
· Site visits may involve outdoor winter conditions; GHCO provides required safety gear.