Consultant, First Nations Relations

HRsmart; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Two Worlds Consulting is seeking a Consultant, First Nations Relations to plan, coordinate, and document engagement for BC government and Crown projects. The role emphasizes building respectful relationships with First Nations, clients, and teams, while ensuring compliance with regulatory and Crown expectations.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver engagement work, support project teams, and contribute to integrated project delivery within a collaborative consulting environment in

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in public-sector or consulting environments.
• Strong knowledge of First Nations consultation and engagement in British Columbia.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, document, and report on engagement activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop consultation plans and engage with First Nations partners.
• Coordinate with client leads to align with processes and expectations.
• Document outcomes and follow-up actions, maintain records.
• Provide practical advice on engagement risk and approaches.

Skills

First Nations consultation

Coordination

Documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Public administration / law / First Nations studies

Tools

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Consultant, First Nations Relations - (TE026.2.1)

Job Title

Consultant, First Nations Relations

Location

Category (Department)

Technical

Job Type

Full-time

Salary Grade

$33.00 - $48.00

37.5

Posting Close Date

2026/10/19

Job Description

The Consultant, First Nations Relations, plans and delivers consultation and engagement programs for BC government and Crown corporation projects across British Columbia, including transportation, infrastructure, energy, and other public-sector initiatives. Working collaboratively with First Nations, clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams, the successful candidate will plan, coordinate, document, and report on consultation and engagement activities that support relationship commitments, project requirements, and Crown expectations.

This role contributes to respectful, defensible, and well-documented project outcomes through thoughtful planning, sound judgement, responsive communication, and disciplined records management.

The position is well suited to someone building their consulting, coordination, and analytical skills in First Nations consultation, engagement, and public-sector project delivery. The successful candidate is organized, methodical, and detail-oriented, with the ability to consistently deliver high-quality work in a regulatory environment with complex requirements and compressed timelines.

This position may be performed remotely from anywhere in British Columbia, with hybrid and office-based options available for candidates located in Victoria or Vancouver.

Responsibilities

The Consultant, First Nations Relations supports BC government and Crown corporation First Nations consultation and engagement through planning, coordination, documentation, relationship support, and integrated project delivery.

Consultation and Engagement Planning

• Develop consultation plans, engagement approaches, schedules, budgets, materials, and meeting plans aligned with work orders and project needs.
• Provide First Nations with clear, timely, accessible project information; support meetings and community sessions; and document outcomes and follow-up actions.
• Understand and respond to First Nations interests and concerns, identify practical options, and support consent- and consensus-seeking approaches.
• Coordinate with client leads to verify that consultation aligns with applicable processes, protocols, agreements, Crown expectations, and relationship commitments.

Project Integration and Advisory Support

• Participate in BC government and Crown corporation project teams, ensuring consultation requirements are reflected in schedules, decisions, approvals, and deliverables.
• Provide practical advice on First Nations interests, reconciliation, consultation risk, and engagement approaches that support relationships and project progress.
• Support project managers and technical specialists in their interactions with First Nations and prepare First Nations Relations content for regulatory and permitting documents.
• Identify issues requiring additional resources or management attention and elevate them early with recommendations.

Agreements, Opportunities, and Relationships

• Support negotiation and implementation of project-related agreements, protocols, and capacity funding arrangements.
• Help identify First Nations procurement, employment, and training opportunities aligned with First Nation interests and project needs.
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with First Nations, clients, contractors, and internal team members.

Documentation and Quality

• Prepare status updates, engagement summaries, consultation records, correspondence, briefing materials, and recommendations; maintain accurate records of issues, interests, commitments, decisions, and follow-up actions.
• Complete work in line with approved work orders, consultation plans, engagement approaches, TWC quality standards, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and client service expectations.
• Respond promptly to client requests, maintain regular contact with the First Nations Relations Manager and TWC portfolio lead, and flag significant changes or resourcing needs early.

Qualifications

We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but bring relevant consulting experience, lived or professional insight, and a strong alignment with our work.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience, preferably in public-sector, Crown corporation, resource-based, or consulting environments, including work across multiple projects in a cross-cultural First Nations setting.
• Relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in public administration, law, First Nations studies, communications, anthropology, economic development, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of First Nations consultation and engagement in British Columbia, including Crown expectations, historic context, cultural considerations, and relationship-based practice.
• Ability to plan and deliver consultation and engagement work, including schedules, budgets, documentation, coordination, and reporting.
• Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including SharePoint, with the ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Alignment with TWC's values and principles, with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic consulting environment.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and ability to travel throughout British Columbia.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Crown corporations, major infrastructure or transportation projects, regulatory First Nations Relations content, agreements, or First Nations economic opportunities.
• Indigenous lived experience that contributes to team-based, multi-lens project delivery and helps inform how Indigenous perspectives are collectively understood, represented, and integrated into consulting work.

Who is Two Worlds Consulting?

Two Worlds Consulting is Canada-wide social and environmental consultancy. We support Indigenous governments and organizations, industry, and public sector clients working in complex, regulated, and often high-stakes contexts. Our work sits at the intersection of environmental responsibility, regulatory processes, and community priorities. We are typically engaged when decisions are complex and long-term implications matter. "Guidance with Integrity" is the internal call to action that governs our work and it's our company promise.

Be part of something special

Every day, our team engages in important work that makes a vital impact. We aim to attract great people and to pull together the very best project teams. We search for those with deep technical expertise and a quality orientation who lead with something more than their professional skills. It matters to us that TWC team members are both skilled and kind.

At TWC, we believe that diversity strengthens our team and enriches the work we do. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where people of all cultures, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities are welcomed and respected. We celebrate the diversity of all individuals and actively foster intercultural competence within our team.

As an Indigenous-owned organization, we are especially dedicated to supporting the employment of Indigenous individuals. We recognize the unique challenges faced by Indigenous people and understand the importance of reflecting Indigenous perspectives and values in our work. If you’re Indigenous, we encourage you to self-identify in your cover letter so we can consider your application accordingly.

AI Disclaimer

Every application submitted to Two Worlds Consulting is reviewed by a human. However, AI is occasionally used to support the recruitment process during candidate selection and interview planning.

Why choose us?

Growth opportunities

As a TWC team member, we support your career growth and encourage opportunities for learning in your areas of interest. We want to know what matters to you — from formal training and education to job shadowing and mentoring — so you can grow along with us.

Competitive compensation

High-level performance requires competitive and equitable compensation. Our approach to remuneration values both individual and team contribution. We provide an annual compensation review and clear benchmarks for growth.

Extended benefits

We offer extended benefits to support the health and well-being of eligible full-time team members and their dependents. Our benefits include: vacation, RRSP matching, health and dental benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work hours and locations, paid volunteer time, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. We are committed to investing in the people who invest in us.