Self Governance Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Musqueam Indian Band Full time

About Musqueam

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Intergovernmental Affairs Manager of the Musqueam Indian Band, the Self-Governance Coordinator, the “Coordinator”, will be responsible for overseeing the engagement and development of the Musqueam Constitution and helping coordinate, implement, and assist the Working Group to negotiate Musqueam’s self-governing agreement. The Coordinator will also engage with Musqueam Leadership and consultants to help plan current and future governance related projects. The multidisciplinary position requires a broad skill set and the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all Musqueam departments and community members, in order to engage and develop Musqueam’s Constitution which will form the set of fundamental principles according to which Musqueam will govern itself. The primary responsibility of the position is to ensure that the development of the Constitution is prepared in an inclusive participatory manner involving all sectors of the community. This is a 2 year termed position, working an average of 35 hours per week.

**Duties and Functions**:

- Deep engagement with community, administration, and leadership to coordinate, research and develop Musqueam’s Constitution;
- Scheduling and coordinating with Musqueam leadership and negotiation team, as well as with Canada at the Self-Government Agreement negotiation table
- Preparation of work-plans, briefing notes, Band Council Resolutions and other materials as required by the Working Group to assist in moving forward Musqueam’s Self-Government Agreement negotiation table with the Crown;
- Engagement with leadership, administration and the framework team to ensure the unity of the two negotiation tables
- Review, research, analyze and develop policy recommendations for Council on constitutional development;
- Preparation of and assistance in managing budgets for Self-Government, and Constitution building
- Develop memos, briefing notes, reports and submissions analyzing land use development initiatives involving Musqueam and prepare briefing materials, proposals, general planning documents, etc. as requested by Band Manager;
- Establishment of, and preparation of informational materials for Constitution-building working group
- Planning, scheduling and facilitating Constitution-building working group meetings,
- Hold broader public meetings to present plans, proposals, and studies to the community and, where required, special interest groups;
- Supervise and co-ordinate the work of external planning and development consultants when and where involved in Musqueam self-governance planning work;
- Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external personnel and/or organizations/agencies;
- Work with other various departments within the organization in a coordinated effort toward the community objectives;
- Prepare basic information concerning constitutional development and act as a resource person for Musqueam departments, members and Council on self-governance processes, procedures and protocols; and,
- Assist in identifying technical and fiscal resources to support community-based constitutional planning for Musqueam.
- Other duties as assigned

**Job Knowledge**:
The work requires the following knowledge, skill and/or abilities:

- Working knowledge of participatory and inclusive engagement with community and stakeholders, particularly how constitutions are developed;
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work as a team player to effectively interact with other Musqueam departments and staff, elected officials, members, service providers, and local government agencies and official;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Solid research and analytical skills
- Good judgment using innovation and strategic thinking;
- Exceptional organization and time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Strong problem solving, collaboration, consensus building, negotiation and conflict resolution skills and,
- Proficient computer skills, including document formatting and file management;
- Highly motivated and ability to work in demanding and fast-paced work environment.
- Conducting research and analysis;
- Writing correspondence and reports;
- Providing some level policy or program services to a First Nation or Aboriginal organization;
- Resolving disputes;
- Planning and conducting meetings; and
- Managing projects and assignments.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in related field or equivalent work experience (e.g., Aboriginal Studies, Public Administration, Geography, Interdisciplinary, Community Planning, Social Development, etc.)
- Experience in working with First Nations and First Nations organizations

**Working Conditions**:

- Work is performed in an office environment.
- Successful Criminal Record Check

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