Notice to Haisla Membership re: Candidate Platform Submission
"Candidate platforms are often a key focus during an election year. Members have expressed a desire to know who the candidates are and what their platforms entail."
FROM: Haisla Nation Elected Chief and Council DATE: June 04, 2025 SUBJECT: General Election – Respectful Conduct Reminder
The Haisla Nation’s general election process is currently underway. We encourage all members to stay engaged and informed as we move through this important democratic process.
As with any election, there may be differing views and opinions on candidates and their platforms. However, as your elected Council, we want to remind everyone that we must uphold respect and integrity throughout the election period.
We do not support or condone any form of smear campaigns, personal attacks, or the spreading of misinformation. These types of behaviours can be harmful—not only to candidates—but to our entire membership. Certain rumours or statements, if unfounded or false, can cause significant damage to reputations and create unnecessary division among our people. We ask all members to:
Engage in respectful discussion and debate
Verify information before sharing it
Report any concerning behaviour to the appropriate authority (e.g., Electoral Officer)
Support a fair and transparent process for all candidates
We are committed to continuing to build a community grounded in respect, unity, and accountability. We all share the responsibility of ensuring a safe, constructive, and inclusive election process. If you have questions about the election process, or would like to report a suspected election offence, please contact One Feather, Electoral Officer, Brett Bilyk at brett@onefeather.ca or 1-855-923-3006.
Questions regarding this notice can be direct to Candice Wilson, Manager, Environment.
Her office is located in the Natural Resources building located at 232 Kitlope Avenue in the village.
You can email Candice at cawilson@haisla.ca or she can be reached by phone at 250-639-9361, ext. 805.
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Necessary care of our assets at the BC Works smelter may, at times, require planned and unplanned maintenance, which may require a Bypass or an Upset in our emission control devices.
Planned bypass of emission control devices are scheduled at the Fume Treatment Centre (FTC)on 03 June 2025.
Details:
Emission Control Device: Fume Treatment Centre (FTC)
Date: June 3rd, 2025
Duration: 10 hours
Reason for upset: Routine Maintenance (Plenum Cleaning)
Emissions typically treated under normal conditions: Particulates, fluorides, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
A planned bypass is an event that must be approved by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy prior to commencing. Bypass happens when emission control devices have built-in bypass pathways that allow the equipment to pass emissions without treatment. These pathways are designed to protect the integrity of the asset in case of any issue.
Each week, we gather job opportunities in the region to support Haisla Members in finding meaningful employment. For full job descriptions or help applying, contact our Employment & Training Coordinator at employment@haisla.ca.
If you’d like a complete job description or have questions, email: employment@haisla.ca.
🚨 Weekly Job Postings – Week Ending May 22, 2025 🚨 We’ve gathered the latest job opportunities from around the region to help Haisla Members connect with great employment prospects.
👉 Full job descriptions available upon request – just email our Employment & Training Coordinator at employment@haisla.ca.
Here’s what’s available this week:
🌿 Cedar LNG Apprenticeship opportunities for Haisla Members:
Millwright
Instrumentation & Controls
Electrical
🏛️ Haisla Nation
Seasonal Crew Member – June 12
Computer Technician – June 13
Early Childhood Educator – May 28
Family Preservation Worker – June 9
Manager, Culture & Language – June 4
Manager, Maintenance – May 26
Youth Support Worker (PT) – July 22
Seasonal Crew Lead – June 5
On-Call Receptionist – Oct 15, 2026
Systems Administrator (Seasonal) – June 13
Stewardship Manager – June 9
⚓ HaiSea
Cook-Deckhand (Ongoing) – Various certifications required
🛢 RJ Maclean Tank Services
Labourer – Kitimat
📦 United Rentals
Outside Sales Rep – Terrace
🛠 GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd.
Frac Operator in Training – Grande Prairie (paid training, no experience required)
Structural Welders – Up to $60/hr – Grande Prairie
Each week, we compile job opportunities in and around our area to assist Haisla Members in discovering great employment prospects.
If you would like to see a complete job description from the list below or have any questions about the opportunities, please contact our Employment & Training Coordinator at employment@haisla.ca.
Cedar LNG
Apprenticeship Program – Open to Haisla Members
Millwright
Instrumentation and Controls
Electrical
RJ Maclean Tank Services
Labourer – Kitimat, BC
Northern Health
Indigenous Care Coordinator – Terrace, BC (Casual) – Open until filled
Indigenous Health Service Assistant – Fort Nelson, BC (Permanent, Part-time) – Open until filled
Indigenous Health Service Assistant – Terrace, BC (Casual) – Open until filled
GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd.
Frac Operator in Training – Grande Prairie, AB (No experience required; paid 6-week training program. Earn Class 1 license. Full-time employment guaranteed.)
Electricians (All levels) – Grande Prairie, AB – $22–$46/hr
Pipefitters (All levels) – Grande Prairie, AB – $22–$46/hr
Structural Welders (All levels) – Grande Prairie, AB – Up to $60/hr (CWB certification is an asset)
Kitamaat Valley Education Society (on behalf of Rio Tinto)
