This directory complements the organizational charts as it allows people to get names, positions, phone numbers, email addresses and job descriptions. You will save time and get an even higher quality customer service experience by sending your inquiries to the right branch of the organization immediately.
Click on the department of your interest to find out the names of the members of its team.
- Reception
- Chief Executive Councilllor
- Executive Director
- Community Services
- Capital Projects and Infrastructure
- Lands and Natural Resources
- Finance
- Human Resources and General Services
- Communications
- Legal and Administrative Services
- Projects and Economic Development
Reception
Anacla Government Office, 170 Nookemus Rd, Anacla, BC, V0R 1B0
Phone: 1.888.644.4555 / 250.728.3414
Fax: 250.728.1222
Port Alberni Government Office, 4644 Adelaide Street, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 6N4 (mailing)
Phone: 250.723.0100
Fax: 250.723.4646
Email: click here
Chief Executive Councillor
(ʔimčis) Robert J. Dennis Sr. Executive Chief Councillor The Chief Councillor is the Chief Executive of Government, a member of the Legislature, and a member and chair of Executive Council. He has the authority and responsibility for all duties and functions laid out in Huu-ay-aht Legislation Cell: 250.735.0008
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Executive Director
Connie Waddell Executive Director The Executive Director is responsible for the operations of Huu-ay-aht First Nation. The executive director receives direction from Executive Chief Councillor and Executive Council. Phone: 250-723-0100
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Community Services
Coral Johnson Director of Community Services The Director of Community Services is responsible for Community Services programming, social development, education, training and employment programming, daycares and community events Vacant Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Brent Ronning Education and Employment Manager Coordinates and manages Huu-ay-aht First Nations education and training programs and initiatives. In addition the education and employment manager also coordinates the trades programs for Huu-ay-aht First Nations. Phone: 250-723-0100 Vacant Education Administrator Kristen Young Social Services Manager The Manager of Social Services provides management and promotion of the prevention, health and, social services programs. The Manager of Social Services also oversees the Community Health Administrator and the Youth Program Administrator.
Kimberly Nookemus Community Health Administrator Coordinates wellness programs and medical patient travel for Huu-ay-aht First Nations. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Rachel Young Youth Program Administrator Administers youth programs such as after-school recreation, and the homework club. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Jay Watley Anacla School Bus Driver Drives the Anacla School Bus. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 |
Community Services: Paawats
Plans and prepares early childhood education activities for Paawats Port Alberni in order to support early childhood development.
Phone: 250-723-0898
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Plans and prepares ECE activities to support early childhood development.
Phone: 250-728-3083
Contact form below
Plans and prepares activities for children which support early childhood development at Pawaats Port Alberni. Take children on field trips and community outings.
Phone: 250-723-0898
Plans and prepares activities for children which support early childhood development at Pawaats Port Alberni. Take children on field trips and community outings.
Phone: 250-723-0898
Child and Family Wellness
Shannon Zimmerman Director of Child and Family Wellness The Director of Child and Family Wellness is responsible for child and family wellness programming and policy implementation. Child and Family Wellness Office, #1-4641 Margaret Street, Port Alberni, V9Y 6H1 Christine Pearson Team Lead Protection and Family Support Liaison The Protection and Family Support Liaison work to engage proactive planning and support for Huu-ay-aht families. the Protection and Family Support Liaison also promote child and family wellness through advocacy, direct support, and program activities. Cell: 250-731-8378 Kerry-Ann Collinge Protection and Family Support Liaison The Protection and Family Support Liaison work to engage proactive planning and support for Huu-ay-aht families. the Protection and Family Support Liaison also promote child and family wellness through advocacy, direct support, and program activities. Cell: 250-735-6955 Becki Nookemis Protection and Family Support Liaison The Protection and Family Support Liaison work to engage proactive planning and support for Huu-ay-aht families. the Protection and Family Support Liaison also promote child and family wellness through advocacy, direct support, and program activities. Cell: 250-735-7457 Tobias Rader Protection and Family Support Liaison The Protection and Family Support Liaison work to engage proactive planning and support for Huu-ay-aht families. the Protection and Family Support Liaison also promote child and family wellness through advocacy, direct support, and program activities. Cell: 250-735-1202 Betsy Potter Child & Family Administratve Support The Child and Family Admin Support worker provides administrative support for the Child and Family Wellness department. Phone: 778-419-1013 Rena Johnson Clinical Counsellor Provides clinical counselling support for Huu-ay-aht citizens Phone: 250-723-0100 Cory Howard Sr. Cultural Wellness Administrator The Cultural Wellness Coordinator provides cultural healing through ceremonies and protocols. Provides cultural support, history through song, and culture nights. Phone: 250-723-0100 Vacant Language and History Administrator Vacant Cultural Wellness worker |
Capital Projects and Infrastructure
Stephen Rayner Director of Infrastructure and Capital Projects Manages the day-to-day of the Government Services program and oversees the effective management of the program's resources to support Huu-ay-aht First Nations strategic plan. Oversees natural resources and land departments. Cell: 250-735-4333
Sheila Charles Housing Coordinator The Housing Oversight Specialist is responsible for administering the social housing program, rental housing as well as maintenance and upkeep of these properties. Phone: 250-723-0100 Torrance Gilmour Project Manager Develops policies and procedures to meet the needs of Huu-ay-aht First Nations planning. Operationalizes construction of capital and infrastructure projects. Phone: 250-728-3414 Anne McKenna Project Manager Assistant Provides organizational and administrative assistance to project managers. Phone: 250-723-0100 David Powell Information and Technology Specialist Responsible for installation and maintenance of technology systems with Huu-ay-aht Government offices. Oversees network administration and database management. Phone: 250-723-0100 Wilfred Dennis Maintenance Technician Maintenence and upkeep of facilities and infrastructure. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Don Prevost Maintenance Technician Provides maintenance and upkeep services for Huu-ay-aht First Nations buildings. Services community garbage and recycling route and provides landscape maintenance. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Kurt Kranz Maintenance and Asset Manager Manages maintenance on Huu-ay-aht First Nations office buildings and vehicles Ron Palmer Facilities Lead Anacla Government Office Provides facilities and maintenance work for Anacla Government Office. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Ruth Holden Building Service Worker Port Alberni Government Office Provides building services to the Pot Alberni Government Offices. Phone: 250-723-0100 Vacant Public Works Supervisor |
Lands and Natural Resources
Rita Johnson Director of Lands and Natural Resources Director of Lands and Natural Resources leads Lands and Natural resource department. Oversees land use and development, issues permits, administers Huu-ay-aht lands registry. Phone: 250-723-0100 Christine Gruman Lands and Resources Specialist Manages the natural resources team to manage resources within Huu-ay-aht First Nations territories. managing fish, timber, and other natural resource found within Huu-ay-aht territory. Cell: 250-735-5055 Amelia Vos Lands and Marine Coordinator Works as part of the lands team to ensure conservation and protection of Huu-ay-aht territory. Works in the field to gather air, water, and soil samples for various purposes. Coordinates food-fish program. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Stephen Smith Wildlife and Non-Timber Forest Products Wildlife and NTFP technician acts as a contact for forestry referrals, timber harvest development, and proposed road development. Also responsible for timber surveys for cultural and archeological activities. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Cliff Nookemus Fisheries Technician Natural Resource Technicians work to support the Huu-ay-aht First Nations natural resources team. Assists in watershed renewal, salmon estimation, works with NTFP coordinator on cultural assessments of the proposed timber harvest area. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Katie Turner Fisheries Technician Natural Resource Technicians work to support the Huu-ay-aht First Nations natural resources team. Assists in watershed renewal, salmon estimation, works with NTFP coordinator on cultural assessments of the proposed timber harvest area. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Vacant Lands & Resources Permitting Clerk Vacant Natural Resources Analyst Vacant Fisheries Field Supervisor Vacant Wildlife and NTPF |
Finance
Vacant Chief Financial Officer Vacant Payroll & Benefits Clerk Colleen Stephens Finance Manager Manages the finance department. Oversees the payroll clerks and finance clerks. Phone: 250-723-0100
Sergio Santamaria Finance Clerk Port Alberni Finance clerks are responsible for maintaining and accounting for expenses and transactions for Huu-ay-aht First Nations. Phone: 250-723-0100 Sandra Young Finance Clerk Anacla Government Office Finance clerks are responsible for maintaining and accounting for expenses and transactions for Huu-ay-aht First Nations. Phone: 1-888-644-4555
Vacant Financial Accountant Vacant Deputy Controller |
Human Resources and General Services
Marleen Nookemus Human Resources and Office Manager Develops and implements HR policies, systems, and processes. Ensures HR policies align with HFN values and strategies. 1-888-644-4555 Nicole Otte Executive Coordinator and Administrative Manager Provides administrative support for Executive Director and Council. Janet Kunstmann Senior Executive Coordinator The Senior Executive Coordinator works with Executive Council to provide senior organizational and administrative support. Phone: 250-723-0100 Cory Howard Jr. Anacla Administrative Support Worker Anacla Administrative support worker is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Anacla Government offices. Responsible for phone and reception, sending and receiving faxes. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Alexis Young Port Alberni Administrative Support Port Alberni Administrative support worker is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Anacla Government offices. Responsible for phone and reception, sending and receiving faxes. Phone: 250-723-0100 Vacant Human Resources Assistant Vacant Building Services Worker |
Communications
Heather Thomson Communications Manager The Communications Manager is responsible for facilitating communications between Cell: 250-720-7776 Amanda-Lee Cunningham Communications Assistant Communications assistants are responsible for the implementation of communications plans and strategies as directed by the Communications Manager. Phone: 250-723-0100 Nick Cessford Communications Liaison The Communications Liaison role is to provide support to the Communications Department and to engage and stimulate interest in Huu-ay-aht community over different geographical areas. Work collaboratively to enhance communications between the Huu-ay-aht First Nations Government, Administration, Development Corporation, and the Huu-ay-aht citizens. Phone: 250-723-0100 |
Legal and Administrative Services
Coraleah Bauer Law Clerk Huu-ay-aht Law Clerk is responsible for the administration of Huu-ay-aht elections, freedom of information requests records management and, drafting and filing of motions for the executive council. Cell: 250-731-7246 Vanessa Sabbas Deputy Law Clerk Responsible for the management of records and files for Huu-ay-aht First Nations. Responsible for note taking and minutes of Executive Council meetings. Phone: 250-723-0100
Vacant Records Management |
Projects and Economic development
Cynthia Rayner BA, PBDM, MBA, PhD Candidate, Business Economic Development Officer The Economic Development Officer is responsible for identifying and developing economic development projects including liaising with industry and business stakeholders. Additionally, the EDO is responsible for designing implementing and sustaining Huu-ay-aht project management system. Phone: 250-723-0100 Cheryl Eardley Economic Development Assistant The Economic Development assistant is responsible for research, minutes, and admin support as it pertains to the economic development department. Cell: 250-735-3462 |
Strategic Planning
Jim Lee Strategic Planner Provides strategic planning services and advice for Huu-ay-aht First Nations. Phone: 250-723-0100 |