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Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Indigenous Consultation Coordinator
Vancouver
FULL TIME
October 11, 2024
Join us in enabling trade through Canada's largest 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 you do:
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 in Canada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be subject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.
At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process and while working with the port authority. If you require support applying to our openings, please contact us at careers@portvancouver.com.
We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our indigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our website.
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 you do:
- Follow all applicable Indigenous consultation guidelines, policies and procedures as they relate to the port authority, Transport Canada and/or other agencies as required in the preparation and maintenance of records of Indigenous consultation.
- Plan, coordinate, participate and implement events, meetings and workshops for and relating to Indigenous consultation, as required.
- Prepare, disseminate and coordinate submissions, correspondence, records, reports, tracking tables, payment requests and information sharing with Indigenous groups in relation to Indigenous consultation on projects, operations and developments.
- Conduct research into matters relating to Indigenous issues and opportunities that emerge through meetings with Indigenous groups or on initiatives proposed by the port authority.
- Provide general business communication support to the port authority and the department as assigned, including preparing status updates, briefing notes, communication plans, presentations, meeting materials and other documents as required.
- Provide support to project communication activities.
- Perform research in support of department initiatives.
- Write, post and maintain Indigenous consultation and/or engagement records that may include posting project-related Web and intranet materials, as required
- Maintain related Indigenous consultation and engagement tracking databases and spreadsheets; update and expand as necessary.
- Coordinate and participate in promotional or special events, or on project teams, as required.
- You will have completed a university degree in communications, Indigenous Studies, political or social science, or another acceptable discipline from a recognized educational institution, along with a minimum of two years of experience in coordinating Indigenous engagement, research, and/or Indigenous consultation activities.
- You will possess experience with general project communications and/or community engagement would be considered an asset, as would experience working with Indigenous communities whose traditional territories include the lower mainland. Must have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel.
- You will be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy and the ability to liaise effectively and positively with both staff and outside contacts.
- You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and will be a team player with a "customer service" focus.
- You will possess good organizational skills and flexibility to perform multiple tasks are required
- Market-competitive base salaries and variable incentive plan
- Generous and inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan
- Flexible remote work program
- Earned time off program
- Paid vacation and personal care leave
- Learning, development, and advancement opportunities
- Onsite gym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront
- Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace
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 in Canada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be subject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.
At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process and while working with the port authority. If you require support applying to our openings, please contact us at careers@portvancouver.com.
We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our indigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our website.
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