Indigenous Consultation Advisor

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Earned time off

Onsite gym

Vacation and personal care leave

Job summary

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is seeking an Indigenous Consultation Advisor to conduct Indigenous consultation for port authority and tenant-led projects. The role requires coordinating across internal teams and with federal/provincial agencies to align with Indigenous rights and environmental assessment requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in communications or related field, 4+ years of experience, and strong research and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience developing complex Indigenous consultation strategies.
• Exceptional research, writing and analytical skills.
• Established relationships with Lower Mainland Indigenous groups would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts Indigenous consultation for port authority or tenant projects.
• Develops, implements and reviews consultation plans for projects requiring environmental assessment.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams and government representatives as needed.
• Tracks Indigenous engagement activities and ensures alignment with policy and standards.
• Represents the port authority in meetings with Indigenous groups and authorities.

Skills

Communication

Indigenous relations

Research

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Job description

JOINUS IN ENABLING TRADE THROUGH CANADA'S LARGEST PORT.

The Vancouver FraserPort Authority is an arm’s-length federal agency responsible for the sharedstewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver,Canada’s largest port. Our mandate, as outlined in theCanada Marine Act,is to enable Canada’s trade objectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring thesafe movement of goods through the Port of Vancouver while protecting theenvironment and considering local communities.

As an organization witha significant impact on communities and businesses across Canada, the VancouverFraser Port Authority is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.We strive to create a workplace that mirrors the richness of our community,empowering all employees to achieve their full potential.

Under direction, the Indigenous ConsultationAdvisor (term) conducts Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (port authority)Indigenous consultation with those Indigenous groups who may be impacted bypotential projects and initiatives in the port authority jurisdiction. Theincumbent works closely with various internal groups as well as port tenants.Additionally, an Indigenous Consultation Advisor may engage with other federalor provincial agencies to coordinate engagement and/or consultation. As well,the Advisor assesses and/or advises on the sufficiency of Indigenousconsultation for project applications, port authority led projects and/orcorporate strategic initiatives as they relate to Indigenous rights, issues,interests and opportunities.

What you do:

• Plans and conducts Indigenousconsultation for the port authority or tenant-led development projects.
• May also conduct Indigenousconsultation on land use policies and plans, and strategic initiatives.
• Develops, implements andreviews consultation plans for projects that require an environmentalassessment pursuant to the Impact Assessment Act and, when appropriate, alignswith the BC Environmental Assessment Act.
• Works with a cross-functionalteam to consider all aspects of port development projects and other initiativesand recommends whether consultation is required.
• Works closely with contractorson engagement and consultation activities.
• Works closely with relevantport authority departments on known Indigenous issues to ensure they areaddressed appropriately through the consultation process.
• Applies existing legalprinciples and factors to the analysis of Indigenous interests.
• Monitors and analyzes evolvinglegislation, case law and applicable policy as it may affect port authorityIndigenous consultation processes and advises management.
• Tracks and records allIndigenous engagement/consultation activities in accordance with port authoritypractice and appropriate federal, provincial or other applicable standards.
• As required, under thedirection of the Manager, works with Indigenous groups on various agreements inwhole or part. Represents the port authority at meetings with Indigenous groupsand may participate in meetings with local, provincial and federal governmentrepresentatives, and port tenants as needed.
• Ensures appropriatecoordination with the port authority project and environmental review processesas they relate to Indigenous consultation or engagement.
• Provides recommendations forparticipation funding to be provided to Indigenous groups.
• Research and prepare briefingnotes, summary reports, letters and other materials as needed.
• Responsible for themaintenance of databases; updates and develops as required.
• Participates in and/or leadscross functional teams.
• Participate in health andsafety initiatives and comply with established policies, procedures andguidelines to protect yourself and your work colleagues. Report concerns,hazards, risks and incidents to management for follow-up.

What you bring:

• A bachelor’s degree incommunications, Indigenous studies, law or another acceptable degree.
• A minimum of 4 yearsdemonstrable experience developing and implementing complex Indigenousconsultation and communication strategies around challenging projects.
• Exceptional research, writingand analytical skills.
• Established relationships withLower Mainland Indigenous groups would be considered an asset.

What we offer:

• Market-competitive base salaries and variableincentive plan
• Generous and inclusive benefits offeringincluding retirement benefits plan
• Earned time off program
• Paid vacation and personal care leave
• Onsite gym with towel service in a nationallandmark in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront
• Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace

Jobtype: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid

Working environment:Normal office conditions with occasional evening, weekend and off-site work.Flexibility to occasionally respond to issues during non-working hours.

This isCanadian-based employment, and it is expected that all employees maintain legalentitlement to work in Canada. Applicants selected to move forward in thehiring process may be subject to background checks, including but not limitedto criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.

At theVancouver Fraser Port Authority,we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of thediversity of our port community. We welcome applications from all qualifiedcandidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, andmembers of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in theselection process and while working with the port authority. If you requiresupport applying to our openings, please contact us at [e-mail] .

We recognize and acknowledge that we are locatedon the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh(Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about ourindigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our website .

About Us

• Contributes to the competitiveness, growth, and prosperity of the Canadian economy.
• Organizes marine transportation services that meet port users’ needs at a reasonable cost.
• Provides a high level of safety and environmental protection.
• Responds to local needs and priorities.
• Encourages and considers input from port users and local communities.
• Re-invests around 90% of our revenues back into trade enabling infrastructure.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority:

• Contributes to the competitiveness, growth, and prosperity of the Canadian economy.
• Organizes marine transportation services that meet port users’ needs at a reasonable cost.
• Provides a high level of safety and environmental protection.
• Responds to local needs and priorities.
• Encourages and considers input from port users and local communities.