Marine Environmental Project Manager

3 weeks ago


Duncan, Canada Cowichan Tribes Full time

**Cowichan Tribes**

**Marine Environmental Project Manager**:
**Reference No. LSG-LAN-MEPM-0424**

**PURPOSE**:Reporting to the Lulumexun Lands & Self-Governance Director, the Marine Environmental Project Manager will be responsible for advancing all aspects of Cowichan Tribes environmental projects that hold potential to impact fresh water, estuarine environments and the marine foreshore. This work includes, but is not limited to, replacement of the Cowichan Lake Weir, Cowichan Riverscape Assessment, leading discussions on restoring Cowichan Tribes management of the Cowichan Bay Government Wharf, supporting the Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project, building understanding to mitigate against impacts to the Cowichan Estuary and Cowichan Bay, and working with the Province of British Columbia to develop the Xwulqw’selu Watershed Plan. The G2G Agreement, Water Sustainability Plan Terms of Reference and other planning documents lay out the scope of the planning process. This position works primarily in the office with some local travel required.

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**:Cowichan Tribes offers an excellent benefit and pension plan available after successful completion of the probationary period. The position includes paid training, paid vacation and paid sick leave. Depending on experience, the position starts at $52.93 - $56.70 per hour ($96,339.96 - $103,202.19 annually).

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Cowichan and Xwulqw’selu Watershed Planning Team Lead**:

- Act as the Cowichan Tribes Planning Team Lead, directly leading substantive areas of policy, technical, and engagement work and supporting Cowichan Tribes and G2G decision-making
- Consult with the Lulumexun Lands & Self-Governance Director or designate to support, provide direction and/or manage staff, contracts, advisors as required
- Manage and support related Cowichan Tribes Cowichan and Xwulqw’selu Watershed initiatives, including the replacement of the Cowichan Lake Weir and the Cowichan Riverscape Assessment
- Initiate planning discussions to implement a Riparian Guardians Program
- Manage and support all project works related to the Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project
- Support research towards understanding and mitigating against the impacts of industrial activities in Cowichan Bay, both ongoing and historic
- Support involvement on the Cowichan Estuary Environmental Management Committee (CEEMC)
- Lead discussions to support returning the management of the Cowichan Bay Government Wharf to Cowichan Tribes
- Identify and create opportunities for Cowichan Tribes members including recruitment, support and mentorship
- Other related duties as required or assigned

**Administrative Management & Financial Reporting**:

- Prepare briefing materials and information for decisions on Cowichan and Xwulqw’selu Watershed Plan projects to relevant leadership committees, Chief & Council, Lulumexun Lands & Self-Governance Director & Associate Director and Operational Leadership Team
- Manage project related budgets (approx. $800k - $1.2M/year), fulfilling Cowichan Tribes’ financial administration role as the “Responsible Person”
- Procure grants and funding
- Report and administration of funding agreements and budgets
- Other related duties as required or assigned

**Project Management**:

- Under direction of the Lulumexun Lands & Self-Governance Director, assign, delegate, oversee and support the work of Cowichan Tribes staff, knowledge holders, legal counsel, advisors, and/or contractors contributing to the Cowichan and Xwulqw’selu Watershed Plan projects
- Collaborate with Lulumexun Lands & Self-Governance department programs and other Cowichan Tribes internal departments for program development
- Manage program staff, consultants, and contracts related to Cowichan and Xwulqw’selu Watershed Plan and related projects
- Participate as an active lead member in the G2G Planning Team
- Provide internal briefings to Cowichan Tribes representatives at the G2G table and support G2G meetings and negotiations
- Lead internal Cowichan Tribes engagement and approval processes
- Maintain briefings and review meeting schedules & agendas with committees and Chief and Council
- Lead technical and policy research tasks identified by the G2G Planning team to assist in developing the content of the Cowichan and Xwulqw’selu Watershed Plans
- Support the Xwulqw’selu Riparian Guardians Program Coordinator
- Initiate, convene and facilitate meetings of a Xwulqw’selu Cowichan Tribes Community Guidance Group
- Delegate, oversee and support delivery of Cowichan Tribes community engagement and communications
- Liaise with other Watershed projects and partners
- Represent Cowichan Tribes at external tables and communications
- Other related duties as required or assigned

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:_(please attach all required documents)_**
- Post-Secondary Degree in Policy, Law, Environmental Management or a related field
- A combination of related educatio



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