The T’it’q’et Economic Development Authority is searching for the right candidate to fill an important position. Soon we will be opening a food processing facility/distribution hub in Lillooet. We need a person who can assure the effective functioning of the facility to provide an efficient and safe working environment for staff and volunteers and their activities.

Tasks:

• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and industry codes.
• Obtain quotes and tenders from area farmers, producers, vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts to optimize delivery and cost saving.
• Ensure delivery schedules, quantity and quality criteria are met.
• Verify payment and invoicing match contract pricing.
• Plan and monitor appropriate facility management staffing levels.
• Ensure efficient utilization of facility staff and volunteers.
• Develop and implement a facility management program including preventative maintenance, cleaning regimen and product life-cycle requirements.

 Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business Management, or related qualifications such as B.Sci.(Agr.) or similar business studies.
• Working knowledge of financial principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of human resource management principles and practices.
• Experience working with First Nations communities is an asset.

 Skills, Interests and Qualities.

• The ability to manage a varied and complex workload
• The ability to develop working relationships with a wide range of people
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• Knowledge of food security issues is preferable.

Deadline for application: August 24, 2016 at 4 p.m. Pacific Standard Time

Mail your resume and cover letter to:

T’it’q’et Economic Develoment Authority   PO Box 1427  Lillooet BC   V0K 1V0  or

fax to (250) 256-4544 or email to deaneabilly@gmail.com

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.