Working at NLG

Opportunities

Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government

Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government has many functions and responsibilities carried out under our primary departments of:

  • Nisg̱a’a Language and Culture,
  • Finance,
  • Programs & Services,
  • Fisheries & Wildlife,
  • Lands & Resources, and
  • Capital, Housing and Facilities Operations.


To find out more, contact these specific departments or call the NLG front desk at 250 633 3000.

A career with Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government can be challenging and rewarding. It is challenging because we expect the best out of our employees and we endeavour to work hard for the betterment of the Nisg̱a’a Nation and our citizens. We have been entrusted with the responsibility to lead by our work and actions. Our youth look to us to secure a better future for them and the struggle of our ancestors reminds us to stay true to our Ayuuk — as we lead the Nisg̱a’a Nation into the future.

The Nisg̱a’a Nation has a reputation as a forward thinking, modern First Nation and NLG aims to maintain that reputation as we interact with businesses, institutions, other governments, and the public at large. The reward is an exciting career, an ethical respectful work environment, a salary commensurate with experience/qualifications, and the opportunity to serve in public service for the good of our Nation.

Employment opportunities are posted on our home page under “Employment.” Resume packages may be directed to:

Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government
Human Resources Department
PO Box 231, 2000 Lisims Drive
New Aiyansh, British Columbia
Canada, V0J 1A0

Tel: 250 633 3000

hr@nisgaanation.ca

Opportunities for employment can vary in status and may be continuing or temporary positions that are either full time or part time in nature. Depending on operational requirements, employment may be seasonal, project based, or casual / on-call.

As we develop our economic base, new employment opportunities will present themselves to Nisg̱a’a citizens. We will be diligent in posting employment notices under the “Employment” heading on our home page.

Benefits are a key component of the total compensation package for Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government employees. NLG has contracted with an insurance provider to provide a package of employee benefits for which continuing full time employees are eligible after satisfactorily completing their probationary period. This same benefits package is available after three months to temporary full time employees with an anticipated term of six months of greater. In addition, NLG provides a benefits package for which part time employees may be eligible.

Benefits include: Extended Health and Dental; Short and Long Term Disability; Group Life Insurance; Group Pension Plan; and Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP). The EFAP provides confidential counselling services to assist employees with a variety of life’s challenges, in addition to providing Life Coaching or Financial, Legal, Nutritional and Career consultation services.

Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government has developed a comprehensive Employee Policy Manual that offers guidelines and procedures that have been adopted to ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all employees. In addition, a Staff Code of Conduct provides guidance for staff members on how to conduct themselves in a professional and businesslike manner.