Indigenous Community Engagement Coordinator

2 months ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada FortisBC Full time
Position Overview

FortisBC is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to fill a temporary 2-year position as a Community & Indigenous Initiatives Intern in our Community and Indigenous Initiatives department as part of the Indigenous Intern Leadership Program (IILP).

This program is a joint initiative of the Business Council of British Columbia, the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations and Vancouver Island University. Indigenous graduates from post-secondary institutions in British Columbia are encouraged to apply for meaningful work through internship positions that match their skills and professional interests.

Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain relationships between FortisBC and local communities, municipalities, and Indigenous communities.
  • Provide support to the Community & Indigenous Initiatives team, including:
    • Municipal and Indigenous community engagement;
    • Tracking and reporting;
    • Communications;
    • Event planning, coordination, and attendance;
    • Attending internal and external project meetings;
    • Develop and deliver presentations to internal and external audiences;
    • Perform administrative duties as assigned.
Requirements

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

  • A keen interest in community and relationship building, including municipal and Indigenous community engagement;
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a passion for working with people;
  • Strong organizational and project management skills;
  • An ability to convey complex concepts in an easy-to-understand manner in order to influence positive change;
  • Good verbal and written communication, and presentation skills;
  • Understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women & Girls Inquiry Calls for Justice, as well as British Columbia's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples;
  • Ability to work well with minimal supervision;
  • Computer proficiency with MS Office.

Additional skills and experience that would be considered an asset to the position include:

  • Knowledge of the utility industry;
  • Knowledge of SharePoint;
  • Experience in business case development.
Other Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications as outlined in the IILP requirements:

  • Indigenous post-secondary graduate from a trades or technical program, diploma, degree, or higher level of education program from a recognized post-secondary institution;
  • Self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit);
  • Be a BC resident;
  • Hold a valid Social Insurance Number and be able to work for a period of two years;
  • A valid BC Driver's License and ability to travel throughout FortisBC service areas.
Additional Information

As part of the program expectations, all successful candidates are required to:

  • Work with their university to prepare application documents;
  • Commit to a two-year employment placement;
  • Fulfill all job requirements as agreed to with their employer;
  • Be responsible for transportation to and from work and their personal daily accommodations and expenses;
  • Be available for regular check-ins by phone or email;
  • Participate in training opportunities developed by the First Nations Public Service Secretariat and delivered as part of the IILP.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

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