Indigenous Services Facilitator

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consulting firm in environmental services where your expertise will not only enhance project outcomes but will also respect and integrate Indigenous Knowledge in various studies. The role involves leading project teams, engaging with clients, and managing project budgets, focused on making a significant environmental impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership and managing project management.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural, historical, and political context in Canada required.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with project managers and clients to ensure project objectives.
• Conducting Indigenous Knowledge and traditional land use studies.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Indigenous engagement

Environmental impact assessments

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Salary Range(s):

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 74,700.00 - Max Salary $ 108,300.00

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 79,200.00 - Max Salary $ 114,800.00

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby

Organization: BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16/06/2025 09:06:12

Req ID: REQ250001YH