Summary
Description
The Team
The South Coast Region Indigenous Relations Team is an established and growing team of 12 dedicated professionals who work with 93 First Nations across the Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island, and the Gulf Islands. This team plays a vital role in ensuring that First Nations’ interests are integrated into various ministry projects, including highway enhancements, transit developments, and major infrastructure projects like the Surrey Langley Skytrain and Fraser Valley Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Program. By contributing to the province’s duty to consult and advancing reconciliation efforts, the team helps build meaningful relationships, promote cultural understanding, and support economic and environmental opportunities. The team is committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative work environment where diverse perspectives are valued and respected.
The Role
The Senior Advisor, Indigenous Relations is responsible for managing consultations and resolving concerns related to highway projects that impact Indigenous groups. This includes overseeing the reconciliation of highway right of way through reserve lands, managing budgets, contracts, appraisals, and ensuring compliance with both Provincial and Federal processes. You’ll be involved in high-stakes projects that require balancing legal, economic, and cultural considerations while working closely with Indigenous communities. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact, work on a variety of complex projects, and contribute to reconciliation efforts in a meaningful way.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Degree in resource management or equivalent AND a minimum of 3 years of related experience; OR,
- A relevant diploma AND a minimum of 5 years of *related experience; OR,
- A relevant certificate AND a minimum of 7 years of *related experience.
*Related experience should include:
- Experience in participating and/or leading the consultation process with Indigenous groups.
- Experience in negotiating agreements and settlements with Indigenous groups.
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous communities.
- Experience managing multiple projects and negotiations.
- Experience conducting research and analysis related to land use, historical highway right of way, resource management, social or economic development issues.
Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:
- Operational Experience with highway infrastructure
- Experience with property acquisition, contract services, and tenure related negotiations
For questions regarding this position, please contact amanda.price@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to # days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES – Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).
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