Indigenous Relations Liaison | |
| Job ID | 2B-DB-13-59-6E-C5 |
| Company | Ministry Of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations And Rural Development |
| Location | Multiple Locations |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Date Posted | 2021-07-20 |
| Posted Until | 2021-08-15 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Resource Sector |
| Job Details | View attachment |
| Description | |
| Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development There are currently 2 positions available in the Babine Business Area and can be performed in the following locations: Burns Lake, Houston or Smithers. There is currently 1 position available in the Skeena Business Area and can be performed in the following locations: Terrace, Hazelton or Smithers. Indigenous Relations Liaison $61,182.54 - $77,067.27 annually This position is also posted as an STO 24 under Requisition 78454. Bring your strategic orientation and exceptional negotiation skills to this important role BC Timber Sales (BCTS) manages about 20 per cent of the province’s allowable annual cut for Crown timber, generating economic prosperity for British Columbians through the safe, sustainable development and auction of Crown timber. BCTS also supports government’s commitment to true, lasting reconciliation with First Nations in BC as we move toward fully adopting and implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The Indigenous Relations Liaison works within the BCTS business area to develop and maintain positive relationships with Indigenous Peoples to advance BCTS’ business principle dedicated to true and lasting reconciliation. The position works directly with Indigenous Peoples and BCTS staff to plan and facilitate legal consultation processes (i.e., preparation, engagement, accommodation, decision and follow-up) consistent with legal requirements, reconciliation and relationship building, and supports senior staff in negotiation and implementation of business-to-business and relational agreements that contribute to effective and durable relationships with Indigenous Peoples. The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. Regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), have a 35 hour work week, and 4 weeks’ annual paid leave entitlement. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You Qualifications for this role include: • Registered, or eligible for registration, as a professional (i.e. Registered Professional Forester) with the British Columbia association as required by the specialty area, and 2 years of experience related to natural resources or Indigenous Peoples relationship management. Registered Forest Technologists do not qualify as professionals under this classification series. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Must possess at minimum a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License that does not limit or restrict the ability to conduct the duties of the job. | |
| Languages | English |
| How To Apply | For more information and to apply online by August 15, 2021, please click Apply Now! |
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