Manager, Indigenous Agreements, Services & Partnerships

Community Living BC; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Living British Columbia is seeking a Manager for Indigenous Agreements, Services & Partnerships. This role involves leading a team to enhance relationships with Indigenous communities, ensuring cultural safety in service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Indigenous relations and team leadership. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Employer-paid extended health and dental plan

BC Public Service Pension plan

Paid maternity / parental / adoption leave

Life insurance and paid sick days

Wellness supports

Professional development funds

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience with Indigenous Peoples and government systems.
• 1-3 years of team leadership experience in the Indigenous Services Sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to advance reconciliation activities within the disability sector.
• Negotiate agreements with Indigenous organizations.
• Mentor and support team members.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Collaboration

Cultural Safety

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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

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

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connections.

Status / Term : Regular / Full-time

Classification / Salary : Management Band 4 : Position starts at $100,231 to $125,289 annually

Location : Location Negotiable (Hybrid - after passing a 6-month probation)

At CLBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, 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 purpose of the Indigenous Relations Department is to plan, support, coordinate, and advance Cultural Safety through research & development, continuous business improvement initiatives, and priorities identified by the Indigenous Advisory Committee, Leadership, or provincial mandate.

About the opportunity :

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a growing team to advance reconciliation activities within the disability sector and with Indigenous partners across the province.

As the Manager, Indigenous Agreements, Services & Partnerships, you will lead initiatives across the province, collaborating closely with all teams to advance CLBC's relationships with First Nations, Métis, Inuit, partners, Indigenous service providers, and urban Indigenous agencies. This dynamic role focuses on service design and Indigenous partner engagement to support our goal of: Service Delivery to Support Cultural Safety. The successful candidate will work with a moderate level of independence, overseeing the negotiation, development, and maintenance of Indigenous partnerships and agreements.

Duties include :

1. Establishing and sustaining effective working relationships with First Nations, Metis, and Indigenous organizations, key provincial organizations, and authorities in BC.
2. Negotiating on behalf of CLBC a variety of agreements, including protocol, funding, MOU, and service-related agreements.
3. Designing and implementing strategies aimed at raising CLBC's profile with Indigenous Partners and Service Organizations, ensuring that they have a comprehensive understanding of CLBC's service model.
4. Responsible for the Indigenous Services Canada file, which includes liaison with MSDPR and Indigenous Services Canada.
5. Leading the development of CLBC-related frameworks, policies, and processes for business and partnership building with Indigenous partners.
6. Mentoring and supporting team members, including supporting cross-team collaboration, developing a positive learning organizational culture within and across teams, and building the capacity of team members to demonstrate leadership and fulfill the team's mandate.
7. Providing leadership and direction to a growing team of Indigenous-focused facilitators, including recruitment, training, performance management, leave approvals, discipline, and responding to staff grievances.

What you will bring :

1. Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field, alongside a minimum of 5 years' experience working in both the government systems and with Indigenous Peoples in the community. A combination of education, work experience, lived experience, and relevant skills will also be considered.
2. A minimum of 1-3 years of experience leading teams (including strong project leadership) in both the Indigenous Services Sector and the Community Living Sector.
3. A deep understanding of the various jurisdictions is critical.
4. Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous with the required combination of education and experience.
5. Experience in negotiation and/or mediation with Indigenous communities and a general understanding of conflict resolution processes and theory.
6. Experience in the development and/or analysis of legislation, regulation, and policy affecting Indigenous people and/or communities.

We are also looking for :

• A high level of knowledge and understanding of BC Indigenous issues, including the history and impact of residential schools, intersections of disability with culture, and steps to implement the Provincial Government's mandated Calls to Action.
• Familiarity with the structure and operation of developmental disability supports and services in B.C.
• Ability to lead, manage, and provide effective supervision to team members.
• Understanding trauma-informed practice.
• Familiarity with elements of Indigenous meeting protocols.
• Deep understanding and ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative and constructive relationships with Indigenous people, partners, and communities.
• Proficiency in contract management.

Location : This position can work from any CLBC office.

Travel : Regular overnight travel to communities within the CLBC catchment area and to CLBC Head Office in Vancouver is required. Possession of a Class 5 driver's license and a clean driver's abstract is required.

Benefits : A rewarding career at CLBC comes with great benefits, including:

• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan.
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions.
• Paid maternity / parental / adoption leave.
• Life insurance, paid sick days, and long-term disability if needed.
• Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development.
• Access to government discounts for travel, cell phones, and more!

Additional Info :

• We are committed to equity and recognize that negotiation often favors some groups. We will engage in an objective analysis of your experience, qualifications, and internal equity to determine a starting salary grounded in principles of fairness and equity.
• Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check (Criminal Records Review Act).

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