Employment

The Nenqayni Wellness Centre (www.nenqayni.com) is a Residential Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centre, funded by First Nations Health Authority, providing holistic healing to First Nations and Inuit youth, families and communities in a safe and secure environment. Nenqayni is located approximately twenty one kilometers north of Williams Lake on a secluded section (the old ski hill) of the Soda Creek Reserve (Xat’sull First Nation). 

Nenqayni welcomes unsolicited applications or enquires regarding employment and career opportunities, particularly from recent graduates of relevant Post-Secondary Education (see requirements below).

Our clinical staff positions include three levels of Counseling staff – from Entry Level Coaching positions to Senior Counselors delivering the Treatment Program, including one-on-one and group therapy and confidential file management.

Our support staff positions include Administration, Finance, Maintenance, Custodial and Nutrition Services. Nenqayni offers a non-smoking environment.

All resumes submitted require a cover letter and 3 references.

Contact information:
Address P.O. Box 2529, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 4P2
Ph: (250) 989-0301  Toll Free: 1-888-688-4245
Fax: (250) 989-0307
Email: sduffy@nenqayni.com

Job Opportunities

Watch this space for employment opportunity postings!

Please send cover letter and three (3) references and Drivers Abstract to Nenqayni Wellness Centre PO Box 2529 Williams Lake, BC V2G 4P2 or fax 250-989-0301 or email sduffy@nenqayni.com

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Coach Life Skills, Support, Monitoring – Casual Positions Available

Nenqayni is a residential alcohol and drug treatment centre providing holistic healing to First Nations and Inuit youth and families in a safe and secure environment. Please visit our website for more information.

It is an asset if you have any of the following skills/knowledge: Having Cultural Skills and Teachings, on the Land Knowledge, have knowledge of First Nation’s culture and history, have been dedicated to your own personal growth and well-being, Trauma-Informed Knowledge/Skills, Mental Health Training, Emotional Intelligence Training, Leadership and Communication Skills.

Requirements:

  • Experience working with people who have addictions
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention Training* or willing to obtain
  • Cultural safety Training* or willing to obtain
  • Current class 5 (willing to get class 4 within 3 months)
  • Drivers abstract
  • Assessment and communication skills

Details: Various Shifts as Required – Day – 8:00am – 4:00pm (7.5 hours paid) , Afternoon – 2:30pm-10:30pm  (7.5 hours paid) Monday through Friday or Weekend 8:00am – 11:00pm (15 hours paid). Starting wage is based on education and experience considered and evidence of education.  An additional $1.00 increase for Class 4 drivers License is available.

Preferably, the successful candidate will be of Indigenous descent. All are required to submit a criminal record check, this is done by the organization online.

Deadline: Open until filled

Please send Attention to Sharon Duffy (HR Manager) your resume, cover letter, three work references and drivers abstract to Nenqayni Wellness Centre – PO Box 2529, Williams Lake BC, V2G-4P2 or fax 250-989-0307 or email sduffy@nenqayni.com

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Custodian (Night Support) – Casual Positions Available

Nenqayni is a residential alcohol and drug treatment centre providing holistic healing to First Nations and Inuit youth and families in a safe and secure environment. Please visit our website for more information.

Responsible for monitoring safety of clients and cleaning duties of several buildings as a team of 3 per night. Will be trained to answer phone, deal directly with youth or adults in treatment. Must be aware of Child Protection Act. Follow Nenqayni policy and make shift reports. Must be able to operate floor polishing machine, lift garbage containers up to 20lbs and move furniture with assistance.

Requirements:

  • Experience with cleaning and or working in a residential facility
  • Must have experience working with First Nations
  • Experience working with adult and youth addictions
  • Drivers abstract
  • Current class 5 (willing to get class 4 within 3 months)
  • Provide three (3) work references
  • Reliable transportation to and from Nenqayni
  • Assessment and communication skills
  • Some computer skills

Details: Shifts are 10:00pm – 8:30am 10.5 hours paid. Starting wage is based on education and experience considered and evidence of education. $20.00/hr or better. An additional $1.00 increase for Class 4 drivers License is available.

Preferably, the successful candidate will be of Indigenous descent. All are required to submit a criminal record check, this is done by the organization online.

Deadline: Open until filled

Please send Attention to Sharon Duffy (HR Manager) your resume, cover letter, three work references and drivers abstract to Nenqayni Wellness Centre – PO Box 2529, Williams Lake BC, V2G-4P2 or fax 250-989-0307 or email sduffy@nenqayni.com

Application Instructions – the following is required:

Cover letter, resume and 3 references and Drivers Abstract. Mail to –  Nenqayni Wellness Centre,

Attention Sharon Duffy-  PO Box 2529 Williams Lake, BC V2G 4P2, Fax: 250-989-0307 or by Email to sduffy@nenqayni.com

Providing Information

Intake Coordinators travel to workshops and special events to share information on Nenqayni Wellness Centre.

If you have an event planned that you would like us to attend please let us know. We appreciate as much advance notice as possible. Please allow at least 3 weeks notice for booking arrangements.

Please see our Contact Profiles page to book with an Intake Coordinator.

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