Membership and Social Development Clerk

Business Unit: Metlakatla First Nation Location: Metlakatla, BC and Prince Rupert, BC - Onsite Reporting to: Executive Director POSITION SUMMARY The Membership and Social Development Clerk will be responsible for administering the Social Development program for the Metlakatla First Nation and assisting Metlakatla members with a variety of membership tasks including registration, card issuing and replacement, and maintaining the Metlakatla Band List. You will maintain a high level of confidentiality as it relates to the information being processed. Responsibilities Membership: • Maintain the First Nation Register and Band List for Metlakatla First Nation in accordance with the Indigenous Services Canada legislation and all other governing bodies, policies, and associated procedures • Note any inconsistencies in the First Nation’s Register and advise the associated responsible personnel and departments of any required changes • Assist individuals who are applying for Indian Status or to become a Band member • Provide information to applicants on the application of policies and procedures related to the application for status • Obtain and examine supporting documents to determine their acceptability for registration • Issue Metlakatla Status Cards for authorized individuals in accordance with departmental policies and procedures • Liaise with Provincial and Federal Departments and Agencies to facilitate the provision of services to First Nations clients • Create, maintain, and review an event reporting system for documents gathered monthly • Successfully complete Indian Registration Administrators (IRA) training through Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) • Track changes in policy and legislation regarding registration and eligibility Social Development: • Follow policies and regulations of ISC to ensure clients eligible for assistance have their basic and shelter needs met • Meet with potential clients and receive and process all documents required to ensure eligibility for assistance • Meet with clients to discuss their completed job search if employable and sign their monthly renewal form • Conduct an audit of job searches to ensure an adequate job search form was completed and submits a monthly spreadsheet to finance with payments for clients • Assist in the promotion of education, training, and employment opportunities that may lessen the need for Social Assistance for clients living on reserve • Complete necessary reports on financial distribution to clients to ISC What You Bring: • High School Diploma or a GED with relevant work experience • Experience working in and with the Indigenous community preferred Other: • Willing to participate in personal and professional development • Willing to travel for training related to the position • Follow Metlakatla policies and procedures • Criminal Record Check with a satisfactory result Application: • Closing date: November 6th, 2025 • Wage range: $24.30 - $27.00 per hour • Hours of work: 35 hours per week • Schedule: Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am-5:00 pm, and Friday from 8:30 am-1:00 pm We invite all interested parties to reply with strict confidence to the following link: https://engagedhr.teamtailor.com/jobs/6665054-membership-and-social-development-clerk/de542ddd-2234-49a8-880b-78898dd84880 For any questions about this job posting, please email humanresources@metlakatla.ca.