Environmental Workshop and Events Coordinator

About the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC)

The FNMPC is a national, First Nation-led not-for-profit organization, established and led by First Nations for First Nations, representing a membership of over 150 First Nations located in 12 provinces and territories across Canada. Founded by elected and hereditary First Nations leadership in 2017, FNMPC is a non-political business capacity organization providing tools, advice, and other capacity supports designed to help its members make free, prior, and informed business decisions about large scale infrastructure and natural resource projects.

FNMPC delivers on its mandate through three main business lines: 1) economic participation 2) environmental stewardship 3) policy and advocacy. FNMPC’s services assist its member First Nations in analysing commercial, environmental, and Nation-based considerations concerning complex infrastructure and natural resource projects that are over $100 million in capital cost which may be proposed or occurring in FNMPC member First Nations territory.

FNMPC delivers services to its members in an unbiased manner. FNMPC operates on a project-agnostic basis and does not take a financial interest in any project where its services are being used. FNMPC’s services are currently being utilized by its members on 17 major projects across Canada, representing a combined total capital cost of $45 billion.

Strengthening the business and overall technical capacity of its members is a major focus of the FNMPC. This includes the delivery of programming designed to inform on a variety of business and environmental considerations. FNMPC also provides commercial negotiation support on an as requested basis to its membership. A core goal of FNMPC is to ensure that a transfer of knowledge occurs in the provision of services to its members, boosting internal capacity to consider the next opportunity.

FNMPC leverages its convening power to bring multiple parties together concerning project opportunities, public policy, or other strategic issues. FNMPC’s research and transactional experience is often highlighted at conferences and events domestically and around the globe, cited in publications and reports, and regularly referenced by media. FNMPC hosts an annual conference that has become one of the premier forums for the consideration of Indigenous business partnerships, public policy, and relationship building.

FNMPC places priority on the integration of First Nations cultural practices into the business decision-making process. FNMPC ensures that community level interests, traditional knowledge, and cultural values held by its membership inform its organizational vision and service delivery. Grounded in the values of its national First Nations membership, FNMPC’s work blends the altruistic and mission driven philosophy of a not-for-profit with the commercial nature of business due-diligence, negotiation, and economic partnerships.

FNMPC’s services are funded by various partners including federal and provincial governments, the private sector, and other contributions. All services are provided to FNMPC member First Nations free of charge.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Environmental Services, the Environmental Workshop and Events Coordinator will be responsible for leading the planning, coordination and communication of FNMPC’s environmental capacity development workshops and training events and initiatives for members.

The Ideal Candidate

You have three to five years or more of experience planning, coordinating and facilitating environmental themed events, workshops and/or training opportunities with First Nation communities and organizations. You are solution oriented, demonstrate a sense of urgency, and the ability to prioritize your workstream in an environment that is often subject to change. You are a proactive self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and the determination to make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities listed below are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with the Environmental Workshops and Event Coordinator position.

• Lead the communication and coordination of logistical planning and preparations, and outreach efforts for member participation in environmental services workshops and training opportunities.
• Coordinates workshops and training pertaining to indigenous-led assessments and research including use and occupancy, archival, biophysical, archaeological, etc.
• Participate in other FNMPC meetings and external engagement opportunities, as needed.
• Assist in identifying collaboration opportunities for workshops and training with other Nations and/or external agencies.
• Seek and secure workshop and training funding opportunities through partnerships, grants, proposals etc.
• Build and maintain trusting, respectful, and collaborative relationships with FNMPC staff, management and contractors.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• A minimum of five years in event planning.
• Basic knowledge of environmental topics such as impact/environmental assessment, land use planning, indigenous relations, or other related discipline’s is an asset.
• Cultural competency and knowledge of First Nations in Canada and the consultation and accommodation legal framework associated with Aboriginal and Treaty rights is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of natural resource industries (mining, transmission lines, hydro) is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
• Organizational support.
• Comfortable working irregular and long hours on a periodic basis in response to changing organizational needs and workload.

Reporting

• Maintains records of environmental services meetings, events and workshops.
• Prepares and presents reports and briefings for membership meetings, at the direction of Senior Vice President of Environmental Services.
• Supports information sharing and reporting including the development of newsletter items, presentations, and briefing notes as required.
• Prepares briefing notes on workshop and training opportunities, as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of members.

Requirement to Travel

The candidate will be required to undertake periodic travel within Canada.

Location

This position is a remote position but may require time spent in any of the FNMPC Offices across Canada.

Section 41 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code

Pursuant to Section 41 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants who are of Indigenous ancestry in order to contribute to the amelioration of conditions of individuals or groups who are disadvantaged because of Indigenous identity.

Compensation

This is a contract position for an average of 15 days per month with an hourly rate between $52 to $60 per hour commensurate with experience.

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience aligns with the information concerning the opportunity, ideal candidate, key priorities, and key responsibilities listed in this posting along with your CV.

Please email your documentation to Ashley Hardill at ahardill@fnmpc.ca with “Environmental Workshop and Events Coordinator” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is Friday July 5, 2024, at 5:00PM Pacific Standard Time. Late applications will not be considered. Only those selected for the interview process will be contacted.