Manager, Habitat and Environmental Protection
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The First Nations Fisheries Council of BC is a unique, progressive organization that offers an exciting opportunity to join a small, dedicated team passionate about advocating for the Rights of First Nations in BC, while protecting and enhancing the health of our aquatic resources. Through the BC First Nations Fisheries Action Plan, First Nations in BC have mandated the FNFC to support, protect, reconcile, and advance First Nations Rights and common positions through a united front and a united voice. FNFC works to develop the necessary capacity and relationships that enable First Nations in BC to influence the integrated planning and management of fisheries and aquatic resources. Our priorities are to develop effective governance mechanisms, form collaborative relationships among First Nations organizations, and work together to build a coherent process, messaging and a united voice on fisheries and aquatic resource issues.
**Position Summary**:
**Description of Role**:
- Develop and implement workplans for responsible programs and projects
- Manage program and project activities and delivery, ensuring successful completion of responsible workplan deliverables and products
- Prepare comprehensive reports, discussion papers and briefing notes, and support the development of other written internal and external communications, including meeting summaries as necessary
- Develop proposals, budgets and contractor scopes of work
- Manage program and project agreements and associated budgets
- Compose and review internal and external communication documents
- Work closely with Senior Manager, HEP, to contribute to sector strategic development, visioning, and identification/development of opportunities and in coordination in support of FNFC objectives
- Support the HEP Senior Manager to prepare sector quarterly and year-end reports and budget forecasts
- Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with FNFC partners advancing collaborative activities
- Provide support to BC First Nations and organizations through research, analysis, reports, correspondence, and attending/leading relevant workshops
**What We’re Looking For**:
- You are willing to take the time to invest and learn the BC First Nations landscape
- You are a team player that fits our culture
- You are adaptable to the changing environment of opportunities
- You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get the work done
- You have excellent communication skills
- You have a good understanding of financial accountability
- You know when to take initiative and when you need to ask for further direction
**Education, Experience, and Competencies**:
- Post-secondary degree in environmental studies, natural resource management, geography, Indigenous studies, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in management and supervision
- Experience working with BC First Nations communities and/or First Nations organizations
- Experience conducting research, analysis, preparing briefing notes, developing recommendations, and drafting correspondence and comprehensive reports
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Experience chairing, planning, organizing, and facilitating meetings
- Financial accountability and budget oversight, ensuring workplan budgets are expensed per negotiated agreements
- Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects at a time
- Working knowledge of freshwater governance, aquatic resource management and related legislation and policy
- Knowledge of First Nations in BC and their constitutional rights regarding aquatic resources
**What We Offer When You are the Right Fit**:
- Salary/year - $70,000 - $80,000 - commensurate with experience
- Opportunity to get directly involved with First Nations in BC
- Health benefits plan (medical and dental)
- Pension Plan matching 5.5%
- 3 weeks of annual vacation
- 37.5 hours/week, 4 days/work week
**JOB LOCATION**:
The FNFC office is located at 320 - 1200 West 73rd Ave., Vancouver BC.
**APPLICATION DEADLINE**:
**Subject line: FNFC Manager, Habitat and Environmental Protection**
The FNFC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority.
**Salary**: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-08-18
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