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 Sheila Charles Education and Events Coordinator Supports the Education, Training and Employment Manager on education initiatives for Huu-ay-aht youth and citizens, supports the administration of Huu-ay-aht’s education programs, collaborates with School District 70 (Pacific Rim) and the Indigenous Education team for the success of our Huu-ay-aht students, provides outreach to Huu-ay-aht students, wherever they may attend school, and works with school administrators and education teams to identify the supports that students may require for success, and supports educators at the Bamfield Community School with incorporating Huu-ay-aht language and cultural lessons within the curriculum. Coordinates and manages events for Huu-ay-aht Government and Administration. Cell: 250-731-5676 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 Vacant 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. Phone: 778-419-1013 Vacant 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 Vacant 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: 778-419-1013 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: 250-728-3414 Melissa Edwards Cultural Wellness worker The Cultural Wellness Worker is responsible to promote, enhance, and teach Huu-ay-aht citizens, persons caring for Huu-ay-aht children and administer cultural knowledge, protocols, history, practices, and rituals. They will also ensure children and youth in care have regular access to culture. Phone: 778-419-1013 Vacant Language and History Administrator |
Capital Projects and Infrastructure
Vacant 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. Phone: 250-728-3414
Vacant 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 Vacant Facilities Lead Anacla Government Office Provides facilities and maintenance work for Anacla Government Office. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Angelina Mackinnon Building Service Worker Port Alberni Government Office Provides building services to the Port Alberni Government Offices. Phone: 250-723-0100 Hayden Johnson-Turgeon Building Service Worker Port Alberni Government Office Provides building services to the Port 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 Natural Resource Operations Manager 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 Daniel Zayonc Assistant Lands and Resources Specialist Assists the Lands and resource team by contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of lands and resource management and harvesting systems including processes, tools, and policies to support implementation of the Maa-nulth Treaty and Huu-ay-aht’s strategic plan. 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 Scott Cheyne Fisheries Field Supervisor Vacant Wildlife and NTPF |
Finance
Paul Rokeby-Thomas Chief Financial Officer The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the management of the finance department and all financial aspects of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations Government. Phone: 250-723-0100 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 Tanya Rawat Human Resources Administrative Assistant The Human Resource Administrative Assistant provides administrative and functional support to the Human Resource/Office Manager on all aspects of Huu-ay-aht human resources programs and services. Phone: 250-723-0100 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 Beverly Jack 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 Building Services Worker Anacla Government Office |
Communications
Amanda-Lee Cunningham Communications Manager The Communications Manager is responsible for facilitating communications between Cell: 250-720-7776 Vacant Communications Assistant Communications Assistant is responsible for the implementation of communications plans and strategies as directed by the Communications Manager. Phone: 250-723-0100 Victoria Nookemus 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
Alexis Young Records Management Records Management Clerk is responsible for managing and maintaining all Huu-ay-aht records as prescribed in Huu-ay-aht laws and regulations. Works with Law clerk on record-related and other projects. Phone: 250-723-0100. |
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 |