Ann M Ball
Telkwa
Summary
With over 37 years of combined experience in the mining industry and community relations, I am a seasoned professional renowned for fostering positive relationships and driving sustainable development initiatives. Armed with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) majoring in Project Management and extensive knowledge of First Nations, I bring a unique blend of expertise to the table.
Throughout my career, I have been actively involved in various boards, including the Tahltan Central Government, Tahltan Health, Minerals North, Tahltan Education, and the Tahltan Skills Inventory Committee. My dedication to excellence has been recognized through prestigious awards such as the Robert R Hedley Award in 2008, acknowledging my commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
My diverse skill set spans First Nations engagement, employment, contracting, sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, environmental issues, and feasibility studies. Additionally, I have experience in policy development and establishing a business registry, including the creation of a website portal for the business registry.
This expertise, coupled with my track record of success in cultivating positive community relations, has been instrumental in driving impactful change within both the mining industry and community sectors.
Beyond my professional endeavors, I offer professional consulting services, leveraging my wealth of experience to provide strategic guidance and solutions to organizations navigating complex challenges.
I am deeply passionate about leveraging my skills and knowledge to contribute meaningfully to the continued success and sustainable development of the industries and communities I engage with. With a proven ability to deliver exceptional results and catalyze positive change, I am poised to make a lasting impact in any professional setting.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Employment & Business
Tahltan Central Government
11.2020 - 03.2024
- Oversee budgets for the Employment & Business Department, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
- Built a Nations business policy and business registry and website portal to support entrepreneur's.
- Assisted the development of a Nation to Nation entity between the Tahltan and Nisga'a governments and business corporations.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple mine and exploration industry locations to foster increased accountability.
- Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
- Interacted well with Tahltan Nations members to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication and goal setting.
- Acted as a liaison between the Community, Government, Potential Employers, Job Seekers, Tahltan Entrepreneurs, and TCG staff, facilitating communication and collaboration on relevant matters.
- Provided supervision and guidance to staff within the Employment & Business Department, ensuring productivity and adherence to organizational goals.
- Implemented and enforced employment-related sections of current IBCA, IBA's and opportunity agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Facilitated the hiring process by assisting prospective Tahltan workers with resume preparation and connecting them with potential employers, via a program developed where preferential job postings were uploaded and when applications occurred were tracked internally by my team.
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis on current employment and business conditions within Tahltan territory and the Tahltan Nation, informing strategic decision-making.
- Disseminated information and opportunities regarding jobs and entrepreneurship through various TCG communication channels, educating members and fostering community engagement.
- Mediate workplace disputes and conflicts involving Tahltan members, ensuring fair treatment and resolution in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with unions operating within Tahltan Territory to ensure adherence to employment and business sections of agreements and promote a harmonious working environment.
- Shared the TCG HR inventory via the OnTrack platform with relevant companies to facilitate access to potential applicants and support workforce development initiatives.
- Maintained comprehensive records of employment and business activities, tracking relevant metrics and performance indicators.
- Collaborated with companies to develop strategic plans for fulfilling employment and business commitments outlined in prior agreements, fostering sustainable economic growth within the community.
Lead Indigenous and Community Relations
Galore Creek Mining Corporation
01.2004 - 11.2020
- Represent Galore Creek Mining Corporation’s interests in the environmental impact area, by linking local cultural, economic, and social issues to the Company's strategic and operating initiatives Strategic in partnering relationships for the Galore Project; First Nations, Local Gov’t, Communities
- Implementation of the Participation Agreement (PA), with the Tahltan Nation ie. Ensure job postings are brought to the Tahltans first; Ensure the Tahltan Leadership is informed prior to any significant press release, manage Tahltan environment initiative invoices,
- Represent GCMC on the EPC (Environmental Performance Committee); in which meetings occur bi- annually or quarterly as required, as per the PA.
- Represent GCMC on the HR Committee as per the PA
- Assist in the development of a curriculum for School District #87 on the Iskut River Archaeology
- Partner with key colleges by participating on boards for Exploration and Mining ie. Developed a Heavy Equipment Operators Course onsite to train new operators and obtained certification for experienced operators
- Ensure funding, from several mining companies, for the Telegraph Creek and Iskut Literacy/Culture Camps
- Developed and maintained the Galore Creek bursary program for 15 years, many companies and the Tahltan Central Government utilize the format I developed for the bursary program; I also assist with scoring other bursaries via the TCG.
Foster Parent with the Ministry of Children and Families, Level 2 Care Home
Ministry for Children and Families
01.1995 - 01.2016
- Duties included caring for children who are in the care of the ministry, 9 out of the 10 teenage children in my care, graduated from high school
- I prepare teenagers to get along with their lives after they have left our home and are out on their own; the responsibilities, the preparation, the skills to survive, etc
- I am not fostering presently
BC Housing Authority Site Manager
BC Housing.
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Managing 18 units of houses/duplexes in Dease Lake, including all aspects of maintaining the units, collecting rent, delivering notices, as well as writing the bid packages for renovations, collecting bids, etc
Fire Warden
BC Forest Services
01.2007 - 01.2014
- This is summer employment (fire season), opportunity and entails patrolling for fires by road and/or air patrols, organizing crews if need be in case of emergency forest fires, timekeeping, safety around helicopter training, radio use, and any other aspects required by a firefighter, including all safety training
Education
Environmental Monitoring on Construction Project -
Malaspina University
Nanaimo, BCLevel 3 Industrial First Aid -
Northern Lights College
Heavy Equipment Operators Certification -
Malaspina University
Degree in Business Admin major in Project Management -
DeVry University
01.2012
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Alignment
- Staff Management
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Project Management
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Teams
- Outlook
- Zoom
- Publisher
- Class 2 Drivers License with Air Brakes and a Defensive Driving Course taken 2018
Main Interests
- Family
- Fostering Children in need (raised 10 teenage foster children; 9 of the 10 graduating high-school along with my own 4 children)
- Camping, Hunting, Fishing
- Cultural Activities
- Natural Remedies and cultural medicines
- Health and Wellness (Level 1 Faster EFT practitioner, NLP, Fasting, etc)
- Sports ie. Snowmobiling, hockey, karate
- Canadian Rangers - National Defense since 2002- present
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Director Employment & Business
Tahltan Central Government
11.2020 - 03.2024
BC Housing Authority Site Manager
BC Housing.
01.2007 - 01.2014
Fire Warden
BC Forest Services
01.2007 - 01.2014
Lead Indigenous and Community Relations
Galore Creek Mining Corporation
01.2004 - 11.2020
Foster Parent with the Ministry of Children and Families, Level 2 Care Home
Ministry for Children and Families
01.1995 - 01.2016
Environmental Monitoring on Construction Project -
Malaspina University
Level 3 Industrial First Aid -
Northern Lights College
Heavy Equipment Operators Certification -
Malaspina University
Degree in Business Admin major in Project Management -
DeVry University
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