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Parks Canada - Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit
Radium Hot Springs, BC, Field, BC or Lake Louise, AB
PM-06
Anticipatory Indeterminate: Term, Acting, Deployment or Assignment-at-level with high probability of indeterminate in the future.
$113,185 to $129,417 (per year)
**Closing date: 16 October 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: All persons who have legal status to work in Canada. Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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- Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.

**Duties**:
The Indigenous Affairs Manager provides support, strategic, and expert advice to the Lake Louise Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit Superintendent and its Management Team as the lead for developing and coordinating consultation processes, plans, agreements and joint projects, as well as developing and strengthening interest-based working relationships with Indigenous communities. It engages in collaborative initiatives and negotiations with external clients, communities, and represents the Agency as an authority and decision-maker in various forums. The Indigenous Affairs Manager is required to work under strategic direction and leadership and may supervise a small work unit or team.

This position will work locally to build relationships between Parks Canada and Indigenous groups in the geographical area of the Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay field unit. This position also actively participates as a member of the Agency Indigenous Affairs functional network by contributing to Agency initiatives.

**Work environment**:
Parks Canada is committed to ensuring Indigenous connections are honored and Indigenous rights are respected.

Parks Canada fosters an inclusive and diverse work force that respects the knowledge and contributions Indigenous peoples make in the preservation, conservation and storytelling of heritage places and national parks and historic sites.

This position may be a great fit for you if:

- You are passionate about advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
- You possess qualities such as empathy, open communication and integrity are important to you.
- You are a proven team player with a respectful and collaborative approach who places value on building trust-based relationships.
- You work well under pressure, balancing priorities with sound judgement and integrity.

**Intent of the process**:
**Positions to be filled**: 1

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

Education
- Graduation from a recognized university with a degree relevant to the position, OR an equally valued combination of education, training, traditional knowledge, Indigenous cultural knowledge, and/or lived experience in Indigenous communities.

Degree equivalency

Experience
- Experience building and maintaining respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, or groups.
- Experience facilitating collaborative discussions to reach mutual understanding and agreement among diverse parties and/or partners.
- Experience in leading and/or collaborating in diverse teams in various settings.
- Experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to management.
- Experience in the management of human and financial resources.

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
- Knowledge of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples in Canada, including their unique histories, cultures, values, and worldviews.
- Knowledge of Government of Canada priorities related to Indigenous people.
- Knowledge of culturally appropriate Indigenous engagement and consultation processes and protocols.

Competencies
- Create vision and strategy.
- Mobilize people.
- Uphold integrity and respect.
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
- Promote innovation and guide change.

Personal Suitability
- Personally connects with people.
- Demonstrates integrity.
- Exercises sound judgment.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
The asset qualifications are not essential to the job, but may be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process.

Asset Experience
- Experience in developing, coordinating or delivering Indigenous engagements (could include consultation, co-development, out