ADMN O 15R - Project Coordinator (Archaeology Branch)

The Team
The Archaeology Branch within the Ministry of Forests is responsible to address archaeological protection and conservation under the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA). Among other tasks, the Archaeology Branch (the Branch) adjudicates applications for permits which, if issued, allow for the study of archaeological resources or for development to take place within protected sites, under certain terms and conditions. The Branch is also responsible for maintaining a provincial heritage register of sites and overseeing access to archaeological information.

The Role
The Project Coordinator will provide project management coordination and support the sectors within Archaeological Operations and Disaster Response and Recovery. The projects are high profile in terms of stakeholder interests and ministry goals and have external interfaces and significant implications to protected archaeological sites and relationships with affected Indigenous Communities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary education or training in project management.
• Experience providing project management support services.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience using MS Office suite of applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc., including formatting and editing letters and documents. Preference may be given for experience creating and maintaining templates.
• Experience using databases (e.g., entering, updating, and retrieving data, conducting data accuracy checks, conducting searches and extracting information, creating or managing files).
• A minimum of 2 years of experience providing administrative/clerical services in an office setting.

Preference may be given to candidates who:

• Have education or training in archaeology, anthropology, Indigenous Studies, natural resource management, or GIS.
• Self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit).
• Have experience working with Indigenous governments or communities.
• Have experience working within government organizations.
• Have experience with Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) permitting.
• Have experience with project management software.
• Have experience with GIS technology.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Joel Kinzie.

About this Position:
There are currently three (3) temporary opportunities until March 31, 2025, that may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Forest offices: Burns Lake, Campbell River, Duncan, Fort Nelson, Mackenzie, Nanaimo, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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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 - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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