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Indigenous Relations Liaison

Job ID52-22-B6-52-54-BF
CompanyBC Public Service
LocationVernon
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2022-11-29
Posted Until2023-01-08
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryPublic Administration
Job DetailsView attachment
Description
Ministry of Forests
Vernon

This position is also posted as an STO24 under Requisition 94220.

Indigenous Relations Liaison
$61,182.54 - $77,067.27 annually

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 operates in 33 communities and directly supports over 8,000 jobs across B.C.

To find out more about our program check out the BCTS website.

As the Indigenous Relations Liaison, you will work 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. You will work 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 support 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 is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. We acknowledge all Indigenous peoples on whose territories we work and live. We honour their connections to the land and respect the importance of the diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. Consider joining our team and helping us build an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Qualifications for this role include:

- Registered, or eligible for registration, as 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 resource or Indigenous Peoples relationship management. Registered Forest Technologist 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.
LanguagesEnglish
How To ApplyClick "Apply Now" For more information and to apply online by January 8, 2023,