Indigenous Relations Coordinator

Indigenous Relations Coordinator - ( 230001GM )

**Description**

Join Stantec’s Project Services team within our Transportation Business Line where we deliver projects that create great places and connections to keep goods, services, and people moving. Working within large, integrated multi-disciplinary teams we provide project delivery solutions that fit our clients’ needs and improve the overall transportation experience for everyone.

Our Transportation Business in British Columbia is growing and provides comprehensive project management, planning, design, and engineering services for all phases of bridge, rail, roadway, and transit projects. Our business is organized into sub-sectors of Transportation that include Project Services, Transit, Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering, Bridges, Roadways/Highways, Municipal, Ports & Marine Facilities, Survey/Geomatics, and Construction Services.

Our Project Services team is a place where great ideas are shared, relationships are built, and rewarding careers can really take off. We truly believe in empowering our staff by giving them the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. The ongoing success of our team is dependent on the people we invest in and allows each person to set the pace of their own career. Join our team to help keep our communities connected and improve the safety, reliability, and mobility of goods and people throughout the province of British Columbia.

**Your Opportunity**

Stantec is currently seeking a Project Coordinator who is a team player with strong communication skills and interpersonal abilities and is interested in taking their career to the next level. The opportunity is to provide support of the successful delivery of projects at all phases (planning, design, tendering, construction, maintenance) to the Indigenous Relations team. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.

**Your Key Responsibilities**

**Working with key government clients**:

- Provide Project Coordination support to the Indigenous Relations team on varying sized projects throughout British Columbia.
- Assist with implementing and maintaining records of consultation and engagement activities with various Indigenous communities.
- Identify activities where Indigenous engagement and consultation should occur and support the process to ensure standards are followed and timelines are met.
- Draft written documents such as consultation letters, contracts, funding agreements, and other types of reports.
- Organize and attend meetings to represent our client to discuss matters related to regulatory processes, consultation and engagement, and community interests.
- Build relationships with Indigenous communities throughout the information sharing process and provide project information on the scope and status of projects in their area.
- Perform contract administration, coordination, contract development and other contract support tasks.
- Coordinate and participate in technical proposal writing and other business development activities.
- Travel throughout British Columbia will be required from time to time.

**Working with Project Teams**:

- Support in the development of invoices, contract management, change orders, and management of payments to all contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.
- Support the preparation of Monthly Progress Reports (internal and external) and communication with clients on work order approvals.
- Support Project Manager(s) / Director(s) in project delivery through initiation, planning, execution, monitor and control, and close-out activities and other support tasks.
- Develop, track and update cost forecasts, maintain and update project cost reports, develop and update project schedules, support procurement and maintain document management systems through all phases of the project.
- With guidance, assist with the preparation and distribution of high quality, accurate and timely documents such as: agendas, reports, minutes, communication logs, change management, and other required documentation.
- Participate and coordinate project team activities and interact effectively with Indigenous communities, Stakeholders, Clients, Contractors, Engineers, Project Managers, and other consultants.

**Qualifications**

**Your Capabilities and Credentials**
- Emotional intelligence to work with a broad range of different types of people, including, technical experts, government officials, legal counsels, Indigenous groups, public stakeholders, and other project partners.
- Strong understanding and interest in local Indigenous rights, treaties, Section 35 regulatory processes, and the duty to consult.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Strong computer skills and literacy in scheduling, technical writing, presentation, and other software including MS Power Point, MS Word, and MS Excel
- General understa