Indigenous Opportunities Coordinator

Black & McDonald; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management is seeking an Indigenous Opportunities Coordinator to engage with First Nations communities in BC. The role involves developing procurement strategies, building respectful relationships, and ensuring compliance with Indigenous engagement goals. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with relevant experience in the field.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Annual performance bonus

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Indigenous coordination or related role.
• Existing contacts with Indigenous Communities considered an asset.
• Ability to travel to local Indigenous communities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Indigenous Engagement Plan.
• Build relationships with First Nations Designated Businesses.
• Provide consultation and training on Indigenous engagement metrics.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Coordination

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree or diploma in Business Administration

Job description

Black & McDonald’s BC team is growing! If you are an If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. The Indigenous Opportunities Coordinator is an in-office position located in Burnaby, BC supporting a large multi-year facilities management contract with BC Hydro. The role will be based at the BC Hydro Edmonds office location and reports directly to the Procurement Specialist.

The Indigenous Opportunities Coordinator will lead the development and execution of the Indigenous Engagement Plan within the BC Hydro facilities management contract. This key role will participate in all procurement activities involving First Nations Designated Businesses (FNDB), working closely with the Procurement Specialist. They will also build relationships with FNDB through respectful practices and community engagement, representing the client with integrity.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Development, execution, and maintenance of Indigenous Engagement Plan as per the contract agreement
• Participate in all procurement activities involving First Nations Designated Businesses including:
  • Coordination of the contracting process for successful FNDB
  • Collaboration / coordination with the client’s Indigenous Relations (IR) team
  • Identification of new FNDBs and opportunities during expansion of work phases
  • Vetting all FNDBs for viability in support of B&M Procurement
• Build relationships with DBs through stakeholder engagement and respectful practices
• Provide regular reporting on procurement activities associated with FNDBs
• Update relevant progress reports related to the Indigenous Engagement Plan
• Engage with Indigenous Communities as a representative on behalf of the contract to identify potential employment and training opportunities.
• Provide consultation, coordination and/or training to the contract team as it relates to the Indigenous engagement and participation key metric
• Create quality checks to ensure fairness and transparency of all activities
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to the Indigenous Engagement Plan including:
  • Improvements to increase the viability of Designated Businesses (DB) and future opportunities
  • Right size work to fit DB capacity
  • Growing the capacity of DBs to match scope
  • Division of scope to enable multiple DBs
  • Reasonably reduce Service Level Agreements (SLA) to enable engagement of smaller DBs
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• A degree or diploma from a post-secondary institution in Business Administration, or relevant discipline is considered an asset.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years of experience in an Indigenous coordination or related role
• Ongoing involvement within Indigenous communities is essential
• Participation and support our communities of interest and their economic development as required.
• Experience in leading a team is considered an asset.
• Industry experience in the facilities management sector is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in Business Development, presentation writing and public speaking is considered an asset.
• Entrepreneurial experience is considered an asset.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Existing contacts with Indigenous Communities, Provincial and Federal Ministries responsible for Indigenous Affairs considered an asset.
• Ability to travel to local Indigenous communities is essential.
• A valid BC Drivers’ License and clean abstract is required
• Travel to sites across the province is required
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Strong writing abilities and presentation skills are essential
• Strong organizational and time management abilities

The expected salary range for this role is between $70,000-$80,000. The starting salary will be based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Salary is one component of Black & McDonald’s total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual performance bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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