Posting Title- STO-RE 24R - Advisor, Indigenous Relations- Position Classification- Scientific/Tech Off R24 - Res- Union- GEU- Work Options- Remote- Location- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
- Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
- Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
- Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
- Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
- Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
- Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
- Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
- Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
- Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
- Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA
- Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
- Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
- Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA- Salary Range- $73,855.42 - $84,134.34 annually- Close Date- 6/20/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship- Ministry Branch / Division- Land Use Policy, Planning and Ecosystems- Job Summary**Employ your expert negotiation abilities to have a positive impact on Natural Resource Operations**

The Advisor provides support and leadership to processes that develop and implement collaborative management solutions to strategic resource management issues in partnership with Indigenous communities. The position will require the Advisor to provide advice, support, direction, and training to other ministries about existing and new approaches to managing natural resources with First Nations, including advice for existing consultation processes and assisting in consultation when required. This position may also require coordination and collaboration with other ministries in negotiating agreements and assisting in the implementation of those agreements.

The Advisor position with Land Use Policy, Planning and Ecosystem is part of the South Coast Strategic Land Use team. This team works closely with Indigenous communities located in the South Coast region. In-person meetings with Indigenous partners occur in home communities, and other members of the South Coast Strategic team are located in: Powell River, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Squamish and Surrey.

Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.

Explore the variety of Indigenous Relations engagement opportunities at the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship: Indigenous Relations Careers.

**Job Requirements**:

- A degree in social sciences, science, law, natural resource / environmental management, or public administration plus two (2) years of experience developing and fostering respectful and long-term relationships with First Nations and/or Indigenous organizations and/or communities with First Nations or Indigenous people; OR,
- A diploma or degree in a different field plus three (3) years of related experience developing and fostering respectful and long-term relationships with First Nations and/or Indigenous organizations and/or communities with First Nations or Indigenous people.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

- Experience in planning and conducting research and analysis related to land use, resource management, First Nations, and/or social or economic development issues.
- Two (2) or more years of experience within the last five (5) years in consulting with First Nations regarding natural resources.
- Experience with policy development and implementation.

Provisos/Willingness Statements:

- Must be willing and able to travel to meet job requirements.

**About this Position**:
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

**Working for the BC Public Service**:
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The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

**How to Apply**:
**Cover Letter: NO - **Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

**Questionnaire: YES -** You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

**Additional Information**:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific S