Manager, Indigenous Strategic Initiatives

Community Living BC; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Living BC is seeking a Manager of Indigenous Strategic Initiatives to lead a team focused on advancing reconciliation. This role involves managing projects, building relationships with Indigenous communities, and ensuring the integration of developmental disabilities into initiatives. The position requires strong leadership and project management skills, along with a commitment to cultural safety and community engagement.

Benefits

Extended health and dental plans

BC Public Service Pension Plan

Paid parental and adoption leave

Life insurance

Sick days

Long-term disability

Wellness supports

Professional development resources

Government discounts on travel

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in public sector organizations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects end-to-end with strategic planning and stakeholder communication.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders including leadership and community members.
• Supervise approximately six staff and manage a budget of around $2,500,000.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Indigenous Engagement

Cultural Safety

Policy Analysis

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Public/Business Administration

Job description

We are honored to be recognized again as one of B.C.'s Top Employers.

If you want to contribute your experience, knowledge, and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you!

Term / Status: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Management Band 3, starting at $84,942 - $106,177 annually

Location: Any CLBC office (Hybrid - 1 day per week in office)

At CLBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized groups, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ2+IA. For accommodation needs, please contact us at any stage of the hiring process.

Visit our Careers at CLBC page to learn more about working at CLBC, what we offer, and tips for the interview process.

The Indigenous Relations Department aims to advance Cultural Safety through research, development, and initiatives aligned with Indigenous priorities and provincial mandates.

About the opportunity:

As the Manager of Indigenous Strategic Initiatives at CLBC, you will lead a growing team responsible for advancing reconciliation across four key areas: (1) Organizational & Team Leadership; (2) Managing Indigenous Relations workplan and policies; (3) Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership development; (4) Service Design & Improvement to meet Indigenous priorities, including quality improvement, training, change management, research, and advising.

Key responsibilities:

• Support divisional and organizational priorities within the CLBC Strategic and Service Plans, and support the Indigenous Advisory Committee.
• Manage projects end-to-end with strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Influence change towards trusting relationships with Indigenous communities, aligning actions with Indigenous rights.
• Work with the Director, Cultural Safety & Humility, to develop strategic improvement initiatives.
• Ensure the experiences of individuals with developmental disabilities are integrated into initiatives and projects.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders including leadership, community members, and government partners.
• Participate actively in change processes, engaging project teams and feedback mechanisms.
• Support staff in exploring and adopting practices that enhance community engagement.
• Assess service effectiveness and cultural safety related to Indigenous communities, aligning with policies.

You will supervise approximately six staff, including recruitment, onboarding, and supervision, and manage a budget of around $2,500,000.

Qualifications:

• A diploma or bachelor's degree in public/business administration, policy, social services, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Leadership experience, including project management, in Indigenous and community living sectors.
• We welcome transferable skills, lived experience, and comparable qualifications to reduce application barriers.
• Experience in public sector organizations is an asset.

Additional skills:

• Understanding of Indigenous governance, policies, and reconciliation mandates.
• Ability to navigate organizational and cultural change with sensitivity.
• Knowledge of organizational development, quality improvement, and change management.
• Expertise in Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, and cultural safety.
• Strong project management, policy analysis, and training design skills.

Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefits including:

• Extended health and dental plans
• BC Public Service Pension Plan
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Life insurance, sick days, long-term disability
• Wellness supports and professional development resources
• Government discounts on travel, phones, and more

Travel: Occasional overnight travel within communities and to Vancouver.

Additional info:

• Successful applicants will undergo a criminal record check.
• We are committed to equitable compensation and will determine salary based on principles of fairness and equity.