Indigenous Services Facilitator

Stantec; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Stantec as part of our Indigenous Services team, where you'll lead projects focused on Indigenous engagement and traditional knowledge integration in environmental assessments. We're looking for a candidate with a strong background in project management, environmental impact assessments, and knowledge of Indigenous contexts to enhance our commitment to ethical practices and community support.

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership and project management.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural, historical, and political context in Canada.
• Experience in environmental impact assessments.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with project managers and clients to ensure objective delivery.
• Conducting Indigenous Knowledge studies and preparing reports.
• Managing project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Environmental Impact Assessments

Indigenous Cultural Knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Indigenous studies, anthropology, sociology, geography, archaeology, or environmental sciences

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities we support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Our Indigenous Services team specializes in Indigenous engagement support, Indigenous traditional knowledge and land use studies, and the integration of Indigenous Knowledge into environmental impact assessments across Canada. We have provided cultural resources planning, management, assessment and mitigation services to private sector resource developers, all levels of government, non-governmental groups, and Indigenous communities. We practice respectful collection and interpretation of information in collaboration with Indigenous groups.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Liaising with project managers and other departments as well as internal and external clients to ensure the delivery of objectives
• Leading Indigenous Services project teams
• Undertaking and coordinating proposal writing activities
• Project management including the creation and management of project budgets and schedules
• Conducting Indigenous Knowledge and traditional land use studies, including interviews and field studies
• Reporting, documentation and quality review
• Completing assessments for regulatory applications
• Completion of projects efficiently within allocated budgets and timelines
• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience in team leadership and managing project management
• Experience in presenting to a variety of audiences including Indigenous and industry clients, regulatory authorities and technical teams
• Experience in environmental impact assessments
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural, historical and political context in Canada
• Must have a valid driver’s license as travel may be required in this position as project needs dictate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Indigenous studies, anthropology, sociology, geography, archaeology and/or environmental sciences)

Relevant consulting experience is an asset, particularly in community-based research.

Industry-specific safety training certificates are an asset. Socioeconomics or public health assessment experience is an asset.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Additional Information

• Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):
• Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)
• Min Pay Range: Lower Mainland $79,200/BC Other Areas $74,700
• Max Pay Range: Lower Mainland $114,800/BC Other Areas $108,300
• Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.