Senior Human Environment Specialist (Engagement)

Two Worlds Consulting; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative consultancy dedicated to transforming social and environmental spaces. As a Senior Human Environment Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in engaging with Indigenous communities and managing impact assessments. This dynamic position offers the chance to work on diverse projects, ensuring culturally safe engagement practices and contributing to meaningful outcomes. With a commitment to equity and inclusion, the company fosters a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and your professional growth supported. If you're passionate about making a difference and advancing reconciliation, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

RRSP Matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Work Hours and Locations

Paid Volunteer Time

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit engagement.
• Minimum undergraduate degree in social science or environmental discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engagement programs and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop communication and outreach programs for project information sharing.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Social Science or Environmental Discipline

Graduate Degree in Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Category: Technical

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Grade: $58.00 - $72.00 per hour

Posting Close Date: 2025/4/6

Who is Two Worlds Consulting?

Two Worlds Consulting is a consultancy that is transforming the social and environmental space. We work collaboratively with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, industry, and other levels of government. Founded in 2016, and with a team of diverse professionals, TWC projects support rigorous process, informed decision-making, and shared prosperity. Driven by shared values and reconciliation, we are committed to quality project outcomes that make a difference for clients and communities.

What Makes Us Different

At TWC, we’re known for professional project management, advanced business systems, and the technical quality of our work. We have gained a reputation for something else, too: a unique, multi-lens approach to the social and environmental consulting space. TWC has one of the largest human environment teams in Canada and we are known for our deep technical expertise. We are proud that TWC’s team of specialists are some of the most respected voices in our areas of practice.

We are seeking Senior Human Environment Specialists to join our growing team. The preferred candidates will have excellent critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills, and a strong team focus. Experience engaging with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in an impact assessment context and working on regulated resource projects in a variety of sectors is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engagement support to inform the development and execution of federal, territorial, and provincial impact assessment processes, including the assessment of potential effects on Indigenous interests.
• Oversee and design engagement programs, including coordinating and conducting engagement activities (both virtual and in-person), researching, compiling data, drafting reports, and developing summary recommendations.
• Ensure adherence to all appropriate regulatory requirements, and implementation of best practices in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit engagement, including the completion and filing of any required documentation.
• Provide technical direction on how to conduct engagement in a culturally safe manner that fosters collaboration and facilitates information sharing between various audiences.
• Develop approachable engagement materials which apply contributions from multi-disciplinary teams (e.g. western science, Indigenous Knowledge, business, and engineering functions).
• Develop and implement communication and outreach programs to share project and regulatory information, respond to inquiries and feedback, and provide opportunities for mutual engagement between proponents and communities.
• Support, manage and track communication processes between clients, discipline teams, and regulatory agencies.
• Keep up to date with changes to Canadian federal, territorial, and provincial impact assessment legislation and practices, and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit rights, consultation law, and best practices, and changes to engagement platforms, tools and best practices and implement them appropriately in client work.
• Contribute to discipline-specific business development by establishing strategic relationships, leading relevant proposal writing, networking, and seeking new opportunities.
• Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes and maintain standards for confidentiality.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum undergraduate degree in a social science or environmental discipline (geography, environmental sciences or studies, ecology, political science, sociology, etc.). Graduate degree in a related field and/or other continuing education or professional designation are assets.
• 10+ years of experience planning, organizing, and conducting First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit engagement activities associated with regulated impact assessments, including professional consulting experience.
• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to advance meaningful engagement and meet regulatory requirements and client objectives.
• Demonstrated experience communicating and leading regulatory engagement processes, developing relationships, and supporting collaborative advancement of regulatory applications with First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit peoples.
• Experience working with proponents, regulators, and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit on large complex projects.
• Knowledge of Canadian federal, territorial, and provincial legislation regarding consultation, engagement, impact assessment, and social due diligence and permitting, based on professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic engagement advice that aligns with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Expert communication skills including strong technical writing skills.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work well in a team and independently with limited instruction under deadlines.
• First Nations, Métis, or Inuit lived experience is an asset.

Equity and Inclusion

At TWC, we believe that diversity strengthens our team and enriches the work we do. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where people of all cultures, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities are welcomed and respected. We celebrate the diversity of all individuals and actively foster intercultural competence within our team. As an Indigenous-owned organization, we are especially dedicated to supporting the employment of Indigenous individuals. We recognize the unique challenges faced by Indigenous people and understand the importance of reflecting Indigenous perspectives and values in our work.

If you’re Indigenous, we encourage you to self-identify in your cover letter so we can consider your application accordingly. If you need any accommodations or support during the application process, don’t hesitate to reach out to our People + Culture team at [e-mail] or call us at 778-401-6825. We’re here to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate fully.

Why choose us?

Growth opportunities

As a TWC team member, we support your career growth and encourage opportunities for learning in your areas of interest. We want to know what matters to you — from formal training and education to job shadowing and mentoring — so you can grow along with us.

Competitive compensation

High-level performance requires competitive and equitable compensation. Our approach to remuneration values both individual and team contribution. We provide an annual compensation review and clear benchmarks for growth.

Extended benefits

We offer extended benefits to support the health and well-being of eligible full-time team members and their dependents. Our benefits include: vacation, RRSP matching, health and dental benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work hours and locations, paid volunteer time, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. We are committed to investing in the people who invest in us.