Job Posting: Retail Team Members (Multiple Positions Available)
JOB POSTING Retail Team Member – Multiple positions Location: Kitimat, BC (yáqʷa retail locations in Haisla Village: Gas Bar & Gizuá Market) Positions Available: Full-Time | Part-Time | Casual / On-Call Wage Range: $18–$22 per hour Position Overview Retail Team Members provide frontline service across yáqʷa-owned retail locations, including the Haisla Gas Bar and Gizuá Market. This role supports daily operations while delivering excellent customer service. All positions are responsible for maintaining safe, clean, and well-stocked retail environments. Staff may rotate between locations and shifts based on operational needs. Position Summary We are seeking dependable, energetic and customer-focused team members[...]
Want to Attend the Forward Summit West Coast in Vancouver
yáqʷa Development Corporation is excited to offer two (2) Haisla members living in Vancouver the chance to attend the Forward Summit West Coast Conference next week! March 11–12, 2026 • Vancouver, B.C. This year’s event is sold out, making this an extra special opportunity! If you’re passionate about business, entrepreneurship, or Indigenous‑led economic development, this conference is packed with opportunities to: Network with like‑minded people Join inspiring workshops and sessions Meet businesses committed to Indigenous economic reconciliation Connect with many of yáqʷa’s amazing partners Eligibility Registered Haisla members who will be in Vancouver at the time are eligible, and we[...]
yáqʷa seeks new Chief Executive Officer
February 13, 2026 yáqʷa Development Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization at an exciting and pivotal time. Overview The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is yáqʷa’s most senior executive role and is accountable to the Board of Directors for the overall performance, growth, governance, and long-term sustainability of the organization. Working in close partnership with the Board, the CEO will provide enterprise-wide leadership over existing operations while designing, building, and implementing yáqʷa’s future organizational structure, executive leadership model, and diversified business portfolio. This role requires a seasoned executive with demonstrated experience building organizations,[...]
Job Posting: Operations Supervisor (yáqʷa Services)
Position Details: Location: Kitimat, BC Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Reports to: Business Operations Manager Pay Range: from $45/hour Application Email: hr@yaqwadevcorp.com Date Posted: February 4, 2026 Closing date: February 16, 2026 About yáqʷa Services yáqʷa Services, a new venture under yáqʷa Development Corporation, is dedicated to providing general maintenance, repair, and janitorial services for on- and off-reserve properties owned and managed by yáqʷa Development Corporation. Services include cleaning, painting, basic repairs, routine maintenance, and equipment servicing, with future expansion into landscaping and snow removal. Position Overview yáqʷa is seeking an Operations Supervisor to coordinate daily maintenance, repair, and janitorial operations[...]
Call for Artists – Help us rebrand Kitimat Valley Institute (deadline extended)
Calling all Haisla artists - Help us rebrand Kitimat Valley Institute (Deadline Extended to March 6, 2026) February 20, 2026 Background Haisla Nation acquired the land and training facility where Kitimat Valley Institute (KVI) is located from Coast Mountain School District #82 in 2010. As of 2024, this asset is managed by yáqʷa, Haisla Nation’s economic development corporation. KVI actively supports the education and training of Haisla Members, as well as workers and others related to major industry in Haisla traditional territory. As part of yáqʷa’s management of the asset, upgrades to the facility are underway to ensure it[...]
Haisla Nation Weekly Report – Member Employment Opportunities (Jan. 16, 2026)
Connecting Haisla members with employment opportunities Every week, Haisla Nation Education & Training Department shares job opportunities in and around our region to help Haisla Members discover meaningful employment. Please see below current opportunities as of January 16, 2026 from Haisla Nation Employment & Training. 💼 To learn more about current openings, see below and visit Haisla Nation's website here 📧 Email Haisla Nation Employment & Training Coordinator at employment@haisla.ca ---- If you would like to see a complete job description from the list below or have any inquiries regarding the job leads, please email our Employment & Training Coordinator[...]
Meet Kirsten Ryan
yáqʷa Development Corporation is pleased to welcome Kirsten Ryan to our team as Manager of Corporate & Employment Services. Kirsten joins yáqʷa from Haisla Nation where for more than 9 years she led the structuring and growth of the Nation’s Employment & Training Department. Kirsten’s dedication and leadership have been instrumental in shaping incredible workforce opportunities for Haisla members, including with major projects and joint venture partnerships led by yáqʷa. Kirsten joins yáqʷa at a pivotal time of growth during which time we will greatly benefit from her administrative and organizational expertise, while we continue to identify opportunities to deliver[...]
yáqʷa acquires Permits and Assets related to Kitimat LNG
Nov. 17, 2025 yáqʷa Development Corporation is pleased to announce the finalization of an agreement with Chevron Canada last month, that will see permits and other assets related to Kitimat LNG be transferred under our control for the sole benefit of Haisla Nation. Chevron has worked with the Haisla Nation since 2011 to pursue the development of an LNG facility at Bish Cove. However, in 2022 Chevron and their partner Woodside made the decision to exit their proposed Kitimat LNG Project. Prior to their divestment, Chevron invested hundreds of millions of dollars in developing the proposed project, including widening and[...]
Gizuá Market Update – September 2025
Gizuá Market & Restaurant Update Gizuá Market continued the tradition this summer of providing a spot for meets, eats and treats. The Slush Puppy and Fro Yo machines were working overtime to help us cool down on some pretty hot days, and our team continued to add new and exciting products to meet our customers’ needs. As the sun sets on another great summer, and with a new season upon us, we wanted to share an update on our operations and plans for the future. We recognize some of these changes couldn’t come soon enough and so we thank you[...]
Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI): Restaurant Operator
Seeking an Operator for restaurant at former Seamaster’s location in x̄á'isla Village, B.C. August 6, 2025: yáqʷa Development Corporation is seeking expressions of interest from parties interested in leasing and operating a restaurant within x̄á'isla community, specifically at the newly acquired Sunrise General Merchandise Building in x̄á'isla Village, British Columbia. The building will be divided in two sections, with one half being occupied by Gizuá Market and the other half to be renovated and turned back into a restaurant. We are seeking a qualified operator to collaborate with yáqʷa Development Corporation to develop a new concept for the restaurant, in[...]
