Marine Management Analyst

Musqueam; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Musqueam is seeking a Marine Management Analyst to provide technical support to the Environmental Stewardship Department and related divisions. The role involves reviewing marine projects, supporting negotiations, and coordinating with Musqueam staff and leadership.

The successful candidate will draft agreements, prepare briefing notes, and help implement stewardship plans while organizing data, engaging community groups, and contributing to conferences as needed.

Qualifications

• University degree in marine/aquatic sciences or related field or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of marine management/policy/planning experience.
• Experience with Indigenous contexts is an asset.
• Knowledge of marine/environmental regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse marine/estuarine aspects of referrals and plans.
• Support negotiations with proponents and other parties.
• Collaborate with Musqueam staff to engage leadership and community.
• Draft agreements and management plans with external partners.
• Prepare briefing notes, reports, and factsheets.
• Support environmental stewardship plans alignment with Musqueam initiatives.
• Organise datasets, run analyses, and produce figures.
• Coordinate community engagement sessions and newsletters.
• Contribute to meetings and conferences as needed.

Skills

Marine management

Policy expertise

Communication skills

Advanced MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Driver's license

Education

University degree in marine/aquatic sciences or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM

About Musqueam

We are traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. Today, we are a strong, growing community of over 1,300 members. We live on a small portion of our traditional territory, known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Plant, the name of the plant is məθkʷəy̓. There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Plant. We have always moved throughout our territory using the resources it provides for fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering. We remain distinct and our cultural practices are strong, despite the devastating impacts of residential schools, colonial laws banning our ceremonies, and other attempts to assimilate our people. Our lands and waters continue to support our cultural and economic practices while serving as a source of knowledge and memory, encoded with our teachings and laws. To learn more about Musqueam, please visit www.musqueam.bc.ca

Position Summary

The Marine Management Analyst provides technical support to the Environmental Stewardship Department (ESD), and as directed, to other departments within the Title & Rights Division such as the Fisheries Department, Intergovernmental Affairs Department, and Lands Governance Department. The Marine Management Analyst will report directly to the ESD Manager, and duties will involve working with other Marine Management and ESD staff. This position works closely with Environmental/Musqueam staff and other parties to implement Musqueam’s environmental stewardship plans, programs and communications, which will include collaboration with partners, and engagement with community and Musqueam leadership.

• Reviews and analyses marine/estuarine aspects of referrals and proposed projects and plans.
• Conducts research, analysis, and provides support for negotiations in conjunction with proponents and other parties.
• Works closely with Musqueam Indian Band (MIB) technical staff to ensure leadership and community members are engaged in, and informed about, environmental and stewardship projects.
• Assists in drafting various agreements with external partners, and other management plans or professional documents.
• Assists in preparing briefing notes, internal/external reports, summaries, discussion papers, factsheets, and other support-related material.
• Assists with writing and implementing environmental and stewardship plans to ensure alignment with other MIB initiatives and plans.
• Organizes and maintains datasets, conducts statistical analyses, and produces figures.
• Organizes community engagement sessions, including preparing presentation materials and newsletters.
• Organizes educational activities for Musqueam community, scholastic and neighboring community groups.
• Participates in conferences and internal/external meetings.
• Reports on and plans environmental stewardship projects (work plans, budgets, implementing strategies, etc.) in coordination with other team members and/or departments.
• Other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• University degree in marine/aquatic sciences or a related field (environmental sciences and/or political sciences) and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of one year’s experience in marine management/policy/planning or similar, including experience working with committee and/or Council structures. Experience working for or with First Nations is an asset.
• Proven experience working in and with marine/environmental legislation, regulations, and policies.
• Experience working on marine/estuarine development projects. Environmental monitoring experience is an asset.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous history, politics and law in British Columbia; cultural competency and knowledge of Musqueam cultural traditions and interests is preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Software, Adobe Acrobat.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills in presenting clear and concise findings for decision makers and writing a variety of proposals, policy and procedure drafts, reports, and other documentation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and consensus-building skills with the ability to work under pressure and independently within a team environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to establish and maintain successful and effective relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to use tact and good judgement in dealing with sensitive and complex issues.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and handle shifting priorities to produce results within deadlines.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Criminal Record Check.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment and may include offsite activities.
• Some fieldwork activities may be required.
• Some evenings may be required.

Why work for Musqueam?

Our success as a leader as a First Nations Government is built on the traditional teachings of our people, initiative and dedication of the Musqueam Indian Band. Providing a highly engaged traditional government that is member focused.

• Training and career development
• Business casual environment
• Community fitness and gym access
• Comprehensive group benefits plan and pension plan
• Centrally located with free parking; free onsite gym and class access; close to nature trails at UBC and along the Fraser River, shops, restaurants and services.