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Port of Vancouver Indigenous Consultation Coordinator in Vancouver, British Columbia
Join us in enabling trade through Canada'slargest port
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm’s-length federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. Our mandate, as outlined in the Canada Marine Act , is to enable Canada’s trade objectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement of goods through the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment and considering local communities.
As an organization with a significant impact on communities and businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We strive to create a workplace that mirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employees to achieve their full potential.
As the Indigenous consultation coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating and participating in the development and implementation of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (port authority) Indigenous Consultation activities. This includes providing coordination and support for Indigenous engagement and consultation and assisting with other related activities as required.
What youdo:
Followall applicable Indigenous consultation guidelines, policies and procedures asthey relate to the port authority, Transport Canada and/or other agencies asrequired in the preparation and maintenance of records of Indigenousconsultation.
Plan,coordinate, participate and implement events, meetings and workshops for andrelating to Indigenous consultation, as required.
Prepare,disseminate and coordinate submissions, correspondence, records, reports,tracking tables, payment requests and information sharing with Indigenousgroups in relation to Indigenous consultation on projects, operations anddevelopments.
Conductresearch into matters relating to Indigenous issues and opportunities thatemerge through meetings with Indigenous groups or on initiatives proposed bythe port authority.
Providegeneral business communication support to the port authority and the departmentas assigned, including preparing status updates, briefing notes, communicationplans, presentations, meeting materials and other documents as required.
Providesupport to project communication activities.
Performresearch in support of department initiatives.
Write,post and maintain Indigenous consultation and/or engagement records that mayinclude posting project-related Web and intranet materials, as required
Maintainrelated Indigenous consultation and engagement tracking databases andspreadsheets; update and expand as necessary.
Coordinateand participate in promotional or special events, or on project teams, asrequired.
What you bring:
Youwill have completed a university degree in communications, Indigenous Studies,political or social science, or another acceptable discipline from a recognizededucational institution, along with a minimum of two years of experience incoordinating Indigenous engagement, research, and/or Indigenous consultationactivities.
Youwill possess experience with general project communications and/or communityengagement would be considered an asset, as would experience working withIndigenous communities whose traditional territories include the lowermainland. Must have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel.
Youwill be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills,including tact, diplomacy and the ability to liaise effectively and positivelywith both staff and outside contacts.
Youwill have excellent verbal and written communication skills and will be a teamplayer with a "customer service" focus.
Youwill possess good organizational skills and flexibility to perform multipletasks are required
What we offer:
Market-competitivebase salaries and variable incentive plan
Generousand inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan
Flexibleremote work program
Earnedtime off program
Paidvacation and personal care leave
Learning,development, and advancement opportunities
Onsitegym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’swaterfront
Friendly,unique, and respectful workplace
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Job type: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid
Working environment: Normal office conditions with the requirement to work evenings occasionally to attend community events/meetings. Occasional weekend work and travel to external meetings around the Lower Mainland, and as far away as Agassiz and Vancouver Island is also required
This is Canadian-based employment,and it is expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work inCanada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may besubject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record,credit, and/or reference checks.
At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated toemployment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our community.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, personswith disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities.Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process and whileworking with the port authority. If you require support applying to ouropenings, please contact us at careers@portvancouver.com .
We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditionalterritories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ(Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our indigenous relations andcommitment to reconciliation, please visit our website (https://www.portvancouver.com/community/indigenous-relations/) .