Summer Student in Burns Lake, British Columbia at Carrier Sekani Family Services

Career Opportunity: Summer Student - Foundry

Location: Burns Lake, BC

Employment Type: Seasonal – Summer Student

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11 member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity:

• Report to their program manager for a list of tasks to be completed daily and weekly
• Ensure that the program is serving clients to the best of their ability
• Understand and learn about the CSFS program they are temporarily working for
• Administrative support for their program manager or program staff they are designated to work under
• Prepare, key in, edit and proofread written correspondence
• Open and distribute incoming regular and electronic mail and other material and coordinate the flow of information internally and with other departments and organizations
• Schedule and confirm appointments and meetings of employer
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Answer telephone and electronic enquiries and relay telephone calls and messages
• Maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
• Record and prepare minutes of meetings
• Arrange travel schedules and make reservations
• Assist with Coordinating events
• Assist with Cultural activities
• Assist with other duties required by program supervisor

Visit www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to view the full job description for this career opportunity.

What You Will Bring to The Role:

• Is between 18 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
• Was registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year
• Intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

The Location:

Burns Lake, a small community with big aspirations and determination is the economic hub for the Lakes District. This bustling region is a dream location due to affordable housing and low cost of living. “We are proud of our business community, our thriving civic life, and our vibrant First Nations culture. It is our big-spirited, big-thinking people who make this community a healthy place to live”. Explore the Love Burns Lake website at lovenorthernbc.com/community/burns-lake/ to discover this 4-season playground and consider the great life you can have living here.

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying:

• We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $22.88 to $29.6303 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Please note that this is a summer student position and is not eligible for employee benefits.

Hurry and Apply Now! Go to www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply. Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system.

Deadline to Apply: June 12, 2026, Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at recruitment@csfs.org and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.