City of Terrace

Join us in celebrating this year's six 2024 Order of Terrace recipients - incredible individuals who have gone above and beyond for our community and made it a better place to live. The City of Terrace Mayor and Council presented the recipients with their official coins and certificates on Wednesday, September 11. The awards presentation, followed by a wine and cheese reception, took place at the Coast Mountain College cafeteria, in Waap Haawk (House of Birch). More about the event, the 2024 recipients, and the Order of Terrace at: https://lnkd.in/g6RfGrNg

We're HIRING an ANIMAL CONTROL ATTENDANT II Under the direction of the City of Terrace's Animal Control Officer, the successful the Attendant II will perform a variety of duties related to the enforcement of the animal control regulations and bylaws, including patrolling for and pickup of stray animals, animal care, issuance of dog licences and collection of fees. The Attendant II is also responsible for cleaning the Animal Shelter, and responding public inquiries. This is a full-time position with an hourly wage of $29.23. Note that if you aren’t looking for full-time work, we are also hiring for casual, hourly positions of Animal Control Facility Attendant I. For the full job postings, go to terrace.ca/jobs At the City of Terrace, we are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as belonging to underrepresented and historically marginalized groups, including but limited to: Indigenous peoples, people of colour, women, LGBTQ2s+ individuals, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada.

For the month of September, an orange flag will fly at City Hall, in honour of the City’s ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. The Mayor, Council, and staff at the City of Terrace acknowledge that it is an honour to live, work, and play on the Laxyuubm Tsimshian, Kitsumkalum and Kitselas, toyaxsuut nuusm. We value the Indigenous peoples of the area and seek to build strong relationships founded in trust and respect. We are committed to reconciliation, founded on understandings of truths experienced through colonialism, residential schools, and systemic racism. To learn more about City’s ongoing reconciliation and anti-racism initiatives, go to terrace.ca/reconciliation

We're HIRING AN ASSISTANT LIFEGUARD! Applicants for this Casual position should be at least 15 years old, and have their Bronze Cross Certificate; Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor; and Standard First Aid. The wage for this position is $22.87/hr. For the full job posting, go to terrace.ca/jobs At the City of Terrace, we are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as belonging to underrepresented and historically marginalized groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous peoples, people of colour, women, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada.

This is an incredible annual event taking place in Thornhill, just outside of Terrace. Every year brings new learnings, insights and connections. Check it out if you can!

TALKING STICKS ARE GOING HOME After almost 60 years of hanging in the council chambers at City Hall, the City of Terrace will be returning two talking sticks of major historical significance to their rightful owners. The sticks come from the Dzawada̱ʼenux̱w First Nation, originating from Kingcome Village, located in a remote inlet only accessible by boat or plane, on the west coast of BC’s mainland, almost 300 kilometres north of Vancouver. Marianne and Midori Nicolson of the Dzawada̱ʼenux̱w Nation and Kingcome Village, visited Terrace earlier this summer to view the sticks and discuss the appropriate manner in which they should be returned. Read the full story about their visit and the talking sticks at: https://lnkd.in/ghNY4dUY More info about the City’s commitment to Reconciliation, including the return of the Talking Sticks, at: terrace.ca/reconciliation

WE'RE HIRING a FIRESMART COORDINATOR! Application deadline: Friday, August 16. For the full job posting, go to terrace.ca/jobs The FireSmart Coordinator will be responsible for the facilitation of FireSmart related activities within the City of Terrace. The position will ensure that the FireSmart activities are supported, developed, and implemented in accordance with Provincial guidelines. This position will also assist with City of Terrace Emergency Program and report directly to the City of Terrace Emergency Program Coordinator. At the City of Terrace, we are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as belonging to underrepresented and historically marginalized groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous peoples, people of colour, women, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada.

GOOD NEWS! The Skeena Industrial Development Park (SIDP) and Source3 X have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development of the Skeena Clean Hydrogen Hub, a large-scale clean hydrogen and derivative fuel products production centre at the Skeena Industrial Development Park in Terrace. "We are thrilled to take this step," said Michael Pucci, Manager of the Skeena Industrial Development Park, and Lands and Economic Development Manager for the City of Terrace. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gmKZRk6Z For more info about Source3X, go to: https://lnkd.in/gFJEpTCW The SIDP is a joint venture between Kitselas First Nation and the City of Terrace.

WELCOME SIGN INSTALLED - with ENGLISH & SM'ALGYAX Drive into downtown on the Old Skeena Bridge and you may notice a new addition – the new Welcome sign, in front of the Legion, on the southeast corner of Apsley Street and Lakelse Avenue. The sign, which includes a greeting in English and in the local Tsimshian language of Sm’alygyax, was installed Wednesday, July 24. It's surrounded by new landscaping and newly installed nearby benches. This sign and the many other improvements the City is making between the Old Skeena Bridge and the entrance to downtown are all part of the Lakelse Gateway Connection Project. For more info about the project, go to: terrace.ca/lakelse-gateway

Our very own Stephen Webber, Associate Vice President, who acts as the exclusive commercial real estate representative for the City of Terrace, has completed a land acquisition for the Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) located at 4617 Greig Avenue. MNBC is collaborating with the City of Terrace to improve access to community-designed childcare and housing for Métis communities. This transaction marks a significant step forward in enhancing community resources and services for Métis citizens within the region. Learn more: https://ow.ly/xcp350SkhUZ #ColliersCanada #Brokerage #ESG