Staff
Tribal Administrator
Under the direction of Chiefs' Council, the administrator ensures services are delivered effectively. Shawnee Palmantier also serves as advisor on Governance and political issues; she has a background in law and archeology. Her phone extension is 7.
Financial Advisor
Bookkeeper
Violet Johnny provides bookkeeping services including payroll and monthly department reports. Violet’s phone extension is 5.
Capital Management (Technical services)
Helping get sewage, water and other land services to our community is the job of Jim Munroe. Before joining us, Jim worked as a Journeyman Carpenter and Housing Officer with BC Native Housing. Jim has done number of Capital Projects with member bands of CCTC, Cariboo TC and Carrier Sekani. Jim’s phone is extension 6.
Housing Inspector
Frank Bellerose can inspect houses to determine if they are healthy and safe to live in. Frank uses standards set out in the National Building Code. If renovation work is needed, Frank will help find solutions. Frank has over 30 years experience in construction. Frank can be reached at extension 1.
Housing Officer
Need to fix up a house or get new housing? Our housing officer, Jessie Bellerose might be able to help. But first talk to your Band Housing Manager. The job includes finding which fund is most appropriate to ask money from, then doing the application package. Jessie is a former rental housing manager and has a Diploma in Business Administration. Jessie is phone extension 2.
Economic Development and Community Planning
Bert Groenenberg assists with business plans, community planning and policy development. Business plans may range from a feasibility assessment to a loan application. Community Planning is creating a long term physical development plan. Policy development is agreeing to a common set of standards. Bert has a Degree in Geography, Diploma in Landscape Architecture and experience in business. Call Bert at extension 4.
Family Care Workers
Williams Lake
Lana Squinas has many years experience working with people who are really challenged in their daily life. Whether you need to work on your self-esteem or just try to keep your kids in a better environment, call Lana. From fall through spring, an evening group meets to share their successes and struggles together. Lana speaks Chilcotin and Southern Carrier as well as English of course. Extension 8 is for Lana.
Quesnel
Kayla McBee is the new family care worker who started with us in December 2009. Kayla recently earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Nicola Institute of Technology. Contact her at (250) 992-2075 or at her office at 469 Anderson Avenue.
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