Christa Williams

Hired to:

Facilitate the incorporation of the Emergency Planning Secretariat as a legal entity.

Provide mentorship to the Project Manager as she gains the experience, skills and knowledge to become an effective Executive Director.

To provide input into a strategy to improve Emergency Management in First Nations communities.

• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
• Developed high-performing team by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Served as negotiator for Kwikwetlem First Nations regarding Lands and Resources and Reconciliation.

• Developed FNESC from an ad hoc committee through to fully developed, effective and respected First Nations institution.
• Facilitated dispute resolution between parties when necessary, preserving valuable partnerships without compromising organization interests.
• Developed comprehensive negotiation strategies for complex deals, leading to the development of First Nations Education System that included appropriate funding structure.
• Managed high-pressure situations effectively, resulting in mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
• Prepared detailed reports, to Communities and Leadership, on negotiation progress and results, enabling them to make informed decisions about partnerships.

From the time I graduated in 1989 through to 1993 I worked in jobs that provided me with opportunities to get valuable work experience from entry level to management. Sample of work opportunities included with the Federal Government, Department of Indian Affairs and two Royal Commissions, and the Province of BC, Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs, Manager Natural Resources. Each allowed me to build my skills and knowledge to take on the responsibility and challenge of building FNESC.