Hecate Strait Employment Development Haida Gwaii

08/20/2026

Important Announcement
Daajing Giids Office will be closed on Friday, August 21
You may contact us at Toll Free 1-800-808-3988

07/20/2026

A huge thank you to Tyler and the team at Escape Outdoors Construction for helping make our Daajing Giids office more accessible!

They recently built a new wheelchair-accessible ramp for our office, and while it may have been a small project, they treated it with the utmost professionalism. Their team communicated every step of the way, fit us into their busy schedule, and completed the work quickly and to a high standard.

This new ramp will make a meaningful difference for the clients we serve by creating a more welcoming and accessible space for everyone who visits our office.

We are incredibly grateful for your support and commitment to our community. Thank you, Tyler and the entire Escape Outdoors Construction team—you've made a lasting impact, and we truly appreciate everything you've done!

💙 Please join us in giving them a well-deserved shout-out in the comments!

07/02/2026

📢 We're Hiring in Daajing Giids!

Are you looking for meaningful part-time work where you can make a real difference in your community?

Hecate Strait Employment Development Society is seeking a Part-Time Office Clerk to join our Haida Gwaii team.

This is more than an office position—it's an opportunity to be part of an organization that helps people build brighter futures. Every day, you'll support individuals as they access employment services, training opportunities, and programs that strengthen our communities across Haida Gwaii.

If you enjoy helping others, have strong organizational skills, and want to work with a team that is passionate about community development, we'd love to hear from you!

📍 Location: Daajing Giids
💼 Position: Part-Time Office Clerk
💲 Wage: $21/hour

To apply, please send your application to [email protected].

For the full job description and additional information, visit www.hseds.ca.

Join us in making a positive impact—one person, one opportunity, and one community at a time.

06/10/2026

Follow employment counsellor Rosita Bernardo as she talks about her...

06/08/2026

Looking to improve your resume or cover letter? Here is a great video packed with helpful tips and advice to help you stand out when applying for jobs!

For additional support, pop into your local WorkBC office located in downtown Masset or Daajing Giids. We’re here to help with resumes, cover letters, job searching, interview prep, and more!

Your next opportunity could be closer than you think. ✨

The key to a successful job search is a strong resume and cover let...

06/08/2026

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06/08/2026

All month long, we’re proud to celebrate Pride, love, identity, and the incredible strength that comes from being unapologetically yourself. 🌈

Pride is about community, acceptance, visibility, and creating spaces where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected exactly as they are. We believe diversity makes our workplace stronger, kinder, and more beautiful.

To our 2SLGBTQIA+ community, clients, friends, family, and coworkers: we see you, we support you, and we celebrate you, not just this month, but always. ❤️

Happy Pride Month from all of us at HSEDS! 🌈✨

05/28/2026

Amazing resources! Find the right tools to assess or upgrade your skills. Many of these tools are free to use. New tools will be added regularly as they are developed.

If you'd like our help, come see us in Daajing Giids or Masset and let's work together to upgrade your skills for employment!

Free tools and resources to help individuals assess on their own their Skills for Success levels and identify any gaps.

05/28/2026

Skills for Success: Adaptability and Collaboration were designed during the Women First: Building Skills for Success project. The curriculum is intended to bring a more explicit focus on the specific skills, of adaptability and collaboration. Each 15-hour skill curriculum is designed to be modular and adaptable and contains three units centred around employment themes:

Getting ready for employment
Onboarding and probationary period
Thriving in the job

Skills for Success: Adaptability and Collaboration were designed during the Women First: Building Skills for Success project. The curriculum is intended to bring a more explicit focus on the specific skills, of adaptability and collaboration. Each 15-hour skill curriculum is designed to be modular a...

05/26/2026

Event sharing!!! Save the date!