STO-RE 24R - Advisor, First Nations Relations Job at BC Public Service
Advisor, First Nations Relations
Scientific Technical Officer (Resource) 24
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
This position is also posted as an LSO under REQ 94193.
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Employ your expert negotiation abilities to have a positive impact on Natural Resource Operations
The Northeast Region team provides expert advice and decision support relating to multiple business areas in the district. The primary duties of the First Nations Relations Advisor are centered on conducting consultations for the use of natural resources on Crown land and determining the impact on First Nations identified or potential traditional use areas.
A skilled and effective written and verbal communicator, you communicate with First Nations on natural resource applications and liaise with ministry staff as an expert on the legal and procedural requirements of First Nations consultation. A collaborative approach is crucial to this role as you successfully establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide variety of contacts from: First Nations, industry, contractors, environmental agencies, stakeholders and provincial and federal agencies.
If you are seeking to apply your sound judgement and implement progressive solutions in the natural resources area, we look forward to your application.
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For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Tyler.Annand@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.
NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:
- Degree or Technical Diploma in a field directly related to the job function (e.g. Indigenous Studies, Natural Resource or Environmental Management, Land Use Planning, Land Use Management, Resource Economics) and a minimum of 2 years related experience; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience conducting research and analysis related to land use, resource management, social or economic development issues.
- Experience working with and building collaborative relationships with First Nations or Indigenous communities, preferably in areas of natural resource or environmental management or land use stewardship.
- Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders, preferably in areas of natural resource or environmental management or land use stewardship
- Experience leading or supporting consultation, negotiations, developing and/or supporting agreements, preferably with First Nations.
- Experience participating in consultation, engagement, negotiation, or facilitation of sessions with First Nations preferably related to land use or natural resource management issues.
- Experience addressing divergent perspectives, negotiating, or facilitating solutions or compromises to complex issues and resolving or mitigating conflict.
- Experience and knowledge of constitutional and statutory responsibilities associated with First Nations consultation.
- Experience working with First Nations communities and facilitating First Nations consultations.
- Experience working with and building collaborative relationships with First Nations or Indigenous communities, preferably in areas of natural resource or environmental management or land use stewardship.
- Experience with conducting technical reviews to support statutory decision making.
- Experience working with BC government statutes, regulations, and policies.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.
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