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Make a Difference with IRSSS.

Become part of a dedicated team committed to supporting Survivors, families, and communities on their healing journey. Explore meaningful career opportunities that align with cultural values and make a lasting impact.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

Philanthropy Lead

Vancouver, BC / Full-Time Position

Are you a visionary fundraising leader with a deep passion for community resilience and social justice? The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) is seeking it’s very first Philanthropy Lead to cultivate and grow our community of supporters as we continue to support people who identify as Indigenous that have been directly or indirectly impacted by Indian residential schools and colonial systems to attain spiritual, emotional, cultural, and physical healing that sustains their wellness and that of future generations. This is a full-time, permanent hybrid role based in Vancouver, with a salary range of $130,000 – $150,000 plus benefits.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

Accounting Clerk

West Vancouver / Hybrid Role / 1-Year Term

The Finance Clerk assists the organization with accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. This position supports the finance team by maintaining financial records, processing expense claims, invoices, and credit card transactions, and performing general administrative duties related to Finance. The role will also provide payroll processing coverage in the absence of the Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist. The Accounting clerk plays a key role in helping the organization maintain financial integrity and transparency, providing vital support for the smooth functioning of the finance department.

Salary range is $60,000 to start and dependent on experience, plus benefits. 1-year term position; with the possibility of extension. 

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

Wellness Workers - RHSW/IDS/MMIWG

Hope, Vancouver, or Prince George / Full-Time Positions x 4

The Wellness Worker (WW - RHSW/IDS/MMIWG) will provide or facilitate support services to former Indian Residential School (IRS) students and their family members. This may include emotional support, cultural support, and other types of short-term crisis support to Survivors, Intergenerational Survivors, and families in First Nations communities both rural and urban. The WC also provides presentation and workshop facilitation services on a variety of culturally safe and appropriate topics and practices.

This is a full-time hybrid role based in Hope, Vancouver (VPL) or Prince George. Position involves extensive travel throughout the province of BC, in urban and rural communities. Salary range is $70,075 to start and dependent on experience, plus benefits. Join us in making a lasting impact - apply today!

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

Senior Administrative Assistant

Prince George, BC / Full-Time Position / 12-Month Contract

The Senior Administrative Assistant (SAA) provides high-level administrative support to the Manager, Settlement Claims Support and team that is made up of Clinical Counsellors, Trauma Informed Cultural Support Workers, and Cultural Support workers, playing a crucial role in supporting the smooth functioning by providing high-level administrative assistance and handle multiple tasks simultaneously will contribute to the overall efficiency and productivity of the team.

This is a full-time, 12-month term contract, hybrid position. Prince George Office – position will be travelling throughout the province of BC. Salary range is $60,000 – $65,000 to start, dependent on experience, plus benefits. Join us in making a lasting impact - apply today!

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

FNC & FC JP Trauma Informed Cultural Support Worker (TICSW)

Vancouver, BC / Full-Time Position / 12-Month Contract

The FNC & FC JP Trauma Informed Cultural Support Worker (TICSW) will increase capacity to meet the specific needs of Class Member(s) and potential Class Member(s) seeking trauma-informed health and cultural supports, including support for children, youth, and families, both on-reserve and off-reserve.

This is a full-time, 12-month term contract, hybrid position. Position to be filled in various office locations: Vancouver, Hope, Prince George, Williams Lake, Terrace. Salary range is $60,000 – $65,000 to start, dependent on experience, plus benefits. Join us in making a lasting impact - apply today!

WHO WE ARE

Healing Through Support & Advocacy.

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) is a non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity dedicated to helping Survivors and their families heal from the lasting impacts of Residential Schools. Since 1994, we have provided culturally sensitive support, including counseling, advocacy, and community outreach.

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