STO-RE 24R - Advisor, First Nations Relations_ Amended

The Team
The Northeast Region First Nations Relations team plays a crucial role in supporting natural resource development by ensuring legally sound and meaningful consultation with First Nations. The team works collaboratively with First Nations, ministry staff, and industry to strengthen relationships and provide expert advice on First Nations' rights and interests.

The Role
As an Advisor, you will lead consultation engagements, provide professional advice, and work to establish productive relationships with First Nations in the region. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by optimizing consultation processes and supporting projects that align with both government objectives and Indigenous rights.

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Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in a field directly related to the job function (e.g. Indigenous Studies, Natural Resource or Environmental Management, Land Use Planning, Land Use Management, Resource Economics) and a minimum of 2 years related* experience, OR
• Technical Diploma in an area comparable to the above and a minimum of 2 years related* experience, OR
• 5 years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience conducting research and analysis related to land use, resource management, social or economic development issues.

*related experience includes a combination of the following:

• Experience working with and building collaborative relationships with First Nations or Indigenous communities, preferably in areas of natural resource or environmental management or land use stewardship.
• Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders, preferably in areas of natural resource or environmental management or land use stewardship
• Experience leading or supporting consultation, engagement, negotiations, developing and/or supporting agreements, preferably with First Nations.
• Experience participating in consultation, negotiation, or facilitation of sessions with First Nations preferably related to land use or natural resource management issues.
• Experience addressing divergent perspectives, negotiating or facilitating solutions or compromises to complex issues and resolving or mitigating conflict.

Preference may be given to candidates who have:

• Experience working with First Nations communities and facilitating First Nations consultations.
• Experience working with and building collaborative relationships with First Nations or Indigenous communities, preferably in areas of natural resource or environmental management or land use stewardship.
• Experience with conducting technical reviews to support statutory decision making.
• Experience working with BC government statutes, regulations, and policies.

For questions regarding this position, please contact brenda.bolton@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:

Amendment November 18, 2024: posting closing date extended to November 26, 2024
There is one full time position available.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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.
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.

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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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