Program Engagement Lead - Indigenous Relations

T-Net British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Vancouver is seeking a Project Manager to lead consultations with Indigenous Nations. The role involves relationship management and ensuring compliance with Indigenous Relations policies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of project management experience. Proficient English and Excel skills are required. Explore a rewarding 1-year contract with potential extensions based on performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a related role as a project manager.
• Experience/understanding of Indigenous relations across BC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and document the lifecycle of consultation.
• Fulfill Indigenous Relations' policies and assist in relationship building.
• Document all consultation activities in the tracking system.
• Work collaboratively with key business groups.
• Communicate First Nations participation in fieldwork activities.

Skills

Indigenous relations

Communication

Project management

Excel

GIS systems

Advanced English skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Indigenous Studies, Communication, Engineering Business, Law, or Public Administration

Job description

TEEMA Solutions Group Inc.

Job Overview

This Project Manager maintains meaningful First Nations relationships while fulfilling the duty to consult, to achieve our client's vision. Undertaking consultation and engagement with Indigenous Nations on the company's program maintenance work.

What you will be doing:

• Lead, execute and document the entire lifecycle of consultation as it relates to the company's program/operational work.
• Fulfill Indigenous Relations' (IR) policies, principles, procedures and objectives in regards to program/operational work. This includes assisting in relationship building with First Nations and facilitating their participation in the work, where applicable.
• Document all consultation activities and communications in the IR consultation tracking system.
• Complete and track all IR deliverables, compose formal communications and document issues, concerns and interests heard through program consultation.
• Work collaboratively and build relationships across key business groups, including Operational delivery teams, IR regional teams, and Environmental Field Services. In addition, liaise with Program/Work Program Managers, design/engineering and field teams on IR topics and issues.
• Communicate/facilitate First Nations participation in archaeological, heritage, environmental and other fieldwork activities.
• Respond to requests from internal company business groups for guidance and support when performing a variety of maintenance and sustaining activities affecting First Nations.
• Maintain relationships with First Nations whose relationships with our clients are generally stable, mature, or collaborative in nature by using excellent skills in building and maintaining trust so that projects are implemented as planned.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Indigenous Studies, Communication, Engineering Business, Law, Public Administration or related discipline.
• 2+ years in a related role as a project manager.
• Experience/understanding of Indigenous relations across BC.
• Advanced English skills for a professional environment, written and spoken.
• Experienced & proficient with Excel.
• Experience working with GIS systems an asset.

Term:

1-year initial contract, potential to extend based on performance and workload.

This role requires regular or occasional attendance at and as such will be subject to the company's Contractor Vaccination Policy. This policy requires all contractor resources to be fully vaccinated by January 10, 2022, or prior to the work assignment start date whichever date is later.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com.