Senior Specialist, Social Impact Consulting

You are a Senior Specialist, Social Impact Consulting.

Under the direction of the Director, Social Impact Consulting, you will be responsible for conducting research activities, preparing project deliverables for our Indigenous clients, drafting policies and procedures, terms of reference, briefs, presentations, reports and provide overall project support to the Social Impact Consulting Practice Area. You have excellent written and oral communications skills and are passionate about partnering with Indigenous communities and organizations to support their vision for the future.

Our Social Impact Work:

We foster relationships with and between Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments, organizations, communities and businesses. Through our deep expertise in negotiation, economic development, engagement, advocacy, program design and social impact, we help clients create and navigate transformational change in their communities. Our strengths make us a sought after and trusted partner with all parties working to support major natural resource and Infrastructure projects.

The Senior Specialist, Social Impact Consulting is a point of contact with specific clients and will coordinate or manage project resources across the practice area and the company.

What are your responsibilities?

• Develop work plans, budgets and schedules and manage all aspects of their execution during the lifecycle of a project
• Provide expert advice to the Vice President, Reconciliation Strategies, during the development of project proposals and work plans
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of policy and procedure drafting conventions, and diverse approaches to policy development and strategic planning
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of research design and methodologies including both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
• Ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative research, as well as analyzing and reporting results
• Prepare project deliverables such as draft policies and procedures, terms of references, briefs, reports and presentations
• Present policy and research findings and recommendations to clients
• Facilitate small and medium size group processes
• Contribute knowledge and expertise to projects led by other team members
• Use best practices, manage and mentor junior project staff ensuring quality work with internal capacity building
• Advanced writing and communications
• Strong ability in facilitating small to medium sized meetings
• Share a passion for partnering with Indigenous communities to support their plans and goals

What type of person should I be?

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field, such as Political Science, Public Administration, Indigenous Studies, Sociology, Economics, Law or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in a Governance and Policy, Social Impact or related role
• 3+ years of project management or management experience
• Experience working with Indigenous communities or an in-depth knowledge of Indigenous governance and community development through learned experience (3 years preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in Indigenous issues in BC and Canada, including Indigenous governance and community development
• Demonstrated knowledge of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action

Nice to have:

Experience as a consultant, or within a consulting practice, would be considered an asset

We are ChangeMakers

ChangeMakers is a leading independent agency specializing in building purpose-driven brands and strategies that make a meaningful impact. With deep roots in brand strategy, creative, marketing, communications, and Indigenous engagement, our team works across Canada and beyond to help organizations grow and thrive in meaningful ways.

An equitable employer

ChangeMakers is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms—a commitment that enriches our company culture, the ideas we generate, and the quality of service we provide our clients. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous communities, racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ people, and other historically marginalized groups.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with human rights and accessibility legislation.

At ChangeMakers, we understand that the ideal candidate may not meet every single requirement listed above. If you have relevant experience and a strong interest in the role, we encourage you to submit your application. We welcome creative thinkers and people who bring diverse lived experiences to our team.