INDIGENOUS CAREER PATHWAYS
Our mission is to support the growth of Indigenous infrastructure and help strengthen economic capacity within Indigenous communities across British Columbia. The Indigenous Career Pathways position is part of our commitment to creating opportunities that are community-driven, culturally grounded, and focused on long-term impact.
By supporting self-identifying Indigenous individuals at all stages of their careers, we aim to build local expertise, develop technical and leadership skills, and empower community members to play a leading role in the planning, development, and management of critical infrastructure projects. This initiative is about more than employment—it’s about supporting self-determination and building sustainable futures in Indigenous communities.
INDIGENOUS CAREER PATHWAYS
Location: Victoria, BC
Our mission is to support the growth of Indigenous infrastructure and help strengthen economic capacity within Indigenous communities across British Columbia.
The Indigenous Career Pathways position is part of our commitment to creating opportunities that are community-driven, culturally grounded, and focused on long-term impact.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Sometimes the best jobs aren’t posted… So if you don’t see anything below that applies to you, get in touch with us and tell us what you bring to the table!
We are seeking (on an on-going basis) self-identifying Indigenous individuals who are wanting to explore career opportunities or develop skills in the following departments:
- Civil Engineering
- Grant Writing
- Project Management
- Funding/Finance & Asset Management
- Business Administration
- Executive/Senior/Principal Level Environmental Engineer
- Open to those developing their career goals and those that are more established, experts in their fields.
Working alongside our team, you would have the opportunity to build professional skills, gain on-site experience and explore different career pathways as related to our operations at Gwaii Engineering.
ELIGIBILITY
- Self-identifying as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis).
- Over 18 years old.
- Legally able to work in Canada.
- Have a high school diploma (or equivalent)
COMPENSATION
Salary to be negotiated based on applicant’s experience, skills, and qualifications. At Gwaii, our mandate is to pay living wage as a minimum.
TO APPLY:
Please send us a Letter of Interest introducing yourself, outlining your interest in the role and also letting us know which aspect of the business you would most be interested in learning about. Additional materials could include a resume, transcript, or any other relevant information.
Please send these materials to Gladia Joy (linked below) with the subject line “Indigenous Career Pathways”.
