Indigenous Consultation Assistant

**BE PART OF THE TEAM THAT**

**BRINGS THE WORLD TOGETHER
**Job Opportunity**:Indigenous Consultation Assistant

Join an organization that plays a critical role in Canada’s economy. At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we focus on doing the incredible work it takes to become the world’s most sustainable port.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is responsible for the stewardship of the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest and most diversified port. Our mandate as a Canada Port Authority, as set out by the _Canada Marine Act _, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives, ensuring goods are moved safely and responsibly through the Port of Vancouver. That means providing infrastructure and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of marine traffic and cargo within the port. It also means we carry out reviews of proposed activities and developments on federal port lands and waters to determine whether a project can go ahead without impacts to the environment and community that cannot be mitigated.

We are passionate about the work we do and what it contributes to our local communities, the region and our country. This is reflected in our values of collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability and customer responsiveness.

Be a part of a team that advances initiatives to promote economic prosperity through trade, a healthy environment and thriving communities for the future generations of Canadians.

It’s a workplace where the intrinsic value of your contribution to help foster the continued growth of the Canadian economy becomes a tangible reality. Bring your unique strengths, perspectives and experiences to the port authority and join us in charting a course toward a sustainable future.

The Indigenous consultation assistant is responsible for supporting, coordinating and participating in the implementation of the Infrastructure Sustainability department’s Indigenous engagement and consultation activities for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (port authority). This includes providing administrative and coordination support for outreach, engagement, and consultation activities, and assisting with other related activities as required.

The Indigenous Consultation Advisor will:
Must be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including tact, diplomacy and the ability to liaise effectively and positively with both staff and outside contacts. Good understanding of Indigenous culture and protocol. This person will have an excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be a team player with a “customer service” focus. Good organizational skills and flexibility to perform multiple tasks as required.

Normal office conditions with the requirement to work evenings occasionally to attend community events/meetings. Occasional weekend work and travel to external meetings around the Lower Mainland, and as far away as Agassiz and Vancouver Island is also required.
- The health and safety our of employees is a priority and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is committed to ensuring a safe workplace. Vaccinations, in combination with other preventative health and safety measures, offer the best available protection against COVID-19 and that is why port authority employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Providing proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment.-
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority offers a competitive total compensation package including an earned time off program. Please note this posting will remain open until filled.
- At the port authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our port community.