Indigenous Relations Specialist – Cultural Monitoring Program Full Time

Source: BC Hydro
Job Title: Indigenous Relations Specialist – Cultural Monitoring Program
Job Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 5R3
Annual Salary: $ 107,000.00 – 135,300.00
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties:

* As a professional member of the Indigenous Relations Operations Team, the position will provides specialized expertise in building and maintaining ongoing First Nations relationships, facilitating the resolution of conflict and ensuring duty to consult, and related documentation and regulatory processes are delivered.
* This position acts in a variety of program and project management capacities, depending on the complexity and risk factors associated with the program/project and/or the First Nations component.
* Program Design and Management: Oversee the design and management of complex programs and business transformation initiatives within the Indigenous Relations Indigenous Relations Operations team, including the Cultural Monitoring Program.
* Cultural Monitoring Program: This program entails overseeing the monitoring of BC Hydro projects and programs by First Nations to ensure the protection of Indigenous cultural heritage.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Address stakeholder inquiries, liaise with First Nations, internal and external groups, and agencies, and participate in meetings to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the Cultural Monitoring Program. Develop effective communication strategies that promote transparency and trust.
* Stakeholder Experience: Develop and execute strategies to enhance stakeholder experience and eliminate obstacles through innovative solutions.
* Process Improvement: Identify and implement innovative and efficient process improvements. This includes identifying knowledge gaps amongst stakeholders and developing reference guides, tools, and training to provide clarity.
* Performance Evaluation: Regularly assess the effectiveness of enhancements and processes. Work with the team to understand informational needs of decision makers, determine useful metrics and design ability to capture required information.
* Cross-Functional Leadership: Influence and lead cross-functional and cross-organizational business partners in program and project design and implementation.
* Budget Management: Monitor and analyze operational budgets, investigating and explaining variances across different programs and budgets.
* Leadership and Mentorship: Provide leadership and mentorship to junior roles in all aspects of program/project planning, execution, documentation, and relationship management.
* Risk Management: Anticipate, evaluate, handle, and escalate program/project risks or obstacles.
* Resource Oversight: As a program leader, oversee a diverse range of internal and external resources, establish program, and project timelines, and ensure cross-functional team members achieve their milestones.
* Evaluates source and scope of complex situations that may occur during consultation stages and identifies options and alternatives for finding resolution while balancing cultural, territorial, and other considerations.
* Act as the program lead for First Nation engagement across various operational areas within BC Hydro. This role involves supporting, intervening in, and resolving actual or potential conflicts between BC Hydro’s interests and First Nation communities.

Qualifications:

* A minimum of 7 years of experience in a business environment (public or private sector preferably resource-based organization) including experience in managing projects with exposure to cross cultural settings.
* Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline such as business administration or management and courses in Program and Project Management (PMI certification as a PMP is preferred).
* Minimum 2 years of progressively more responsible Program Management experience within an electric utility or similar industrial environment.
* Demonstrated proficiency in the following: knowledge and understanding of the importance in building and maintaining relationships with First Nations; understanding of the foundations of the duty to consult and knowledge of current best consultation practices; strategic and tactical planning; analysis and critical thinking; creativity and innovation in problem solving.
* The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills and have a solid background in collaborative program and project management.
* Knowledgeable on project related standards, policies, practices, and procedures, contributing to the development of project standards as well as enforcing/modeling project standards.
* Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, interpersonal skills, planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

– A comprehensive benefits package
– A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
– A lifetime pension
– Flexible work model, depending on your role type
– Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time in role requirement specified in their most recent offer letter. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.
Don’t forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 5R3

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html by December 13, 2024.

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BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

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Flexible work model role definitions
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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.

IBEW/Field – No option to work from home
Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.
Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week