The Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) Coordinator – LNIB

Lower Nicola Indian Band; Merritt; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks an IPCA Coordinator to advance conservation efforts in the Nlaka’pamux Traditional Territory. The role involves managing community engagement and project coordination, requiring a strong understanding of Indigenous governance and environmental practices. This position is office-based with occasional travel to various sites for field visits.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience may supplement formal education.
• Experience with Indigenous communities preferred.
• Previous project coordination or conservation experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage community engagement activities.
• Create engagement materials and support the Steering Committee.
• Coordinate project funding and organize field visits.

Skills

Community engagement

Project coordination

Understanding of Indigenous governance and cultural protocols

Education

Post-secondary degree in environmental science or relevant field

Job description

Summary of Organizational Responsibilities:

The Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) Coordinator will play a critical role in advancing the creation and implementation of an IPCA within Nlaka’pamux Traditional Territory. The IPCA Coordinator will have, or will gain, an understanding of Nlaka’pamux traditional teachings along with a strong commitment to Indigenous-led conservation, to protecting and preserving natural resources within the Traditional Territory, and to upholding the rights of Nlaka’pamux peoples’ access to these resources. This position is in person, is primarily office based, and may require occasional travel within Nlaka’pamux Traditional Territory, including priority conservation area site field visits. Office work will include long periods of sitting, while field visits may occur in a variety of weather conditions. Evening or weekend work may occasionally be required to accommodate community events or meetings.

The primary duties include organizing and managing community engagement activities, creating community engagement materials, supporting the LNIB IPCA Steering Committee, coordinating with and seeking out project funding, organizing field visits, and performing administrative duties related to the IPCA project as necessary. This position may require coordination with external organizations including Provincial ministries, First Nations governments and service agencies, and non-governmental organizations, and may include travel to relevant meetings related to IPCAs.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in environmental science, natural resource management, Indigenous studies, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and an understanding of Indigenous governance and cultural protocols; and
• Previous experience in project coordination, community engagement, or conservation initiatives is preferred.

For a full job description and to apply go to:

https://secure.collage.co/jobs/lnib/54558