Lead, Indigenous Initiatives and Services Full Time

About the Role

To help advance the OPCC’s commitments to reconciliation, the Indigenous Initiatives Lead will work closely with senior management and staff to develop, guide, and implement initiatives related to:

Relationship‑building with Indigenous leadership, organizations, and communities across BC.
Strengthening internal capacity at the OPCC to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and related commitments.
Improvements to service delivery for Indigenous complainants and their engagement with the police complaints process.
Coordinating training and professional development to support cultural competency, humility, trauma informed, and culturally safe practices for all staff.
Establishing and tracking key performance measures that support organizational priorities in this area.

About You

This role involves navigating complex and sensitive issues related to the civilian oversight of municipal police, policing, and the experiences of Indigenous Peoples in BC. The work may include exposure to challenging subject matter involving trauma, conflict, and diverse perspectives.

You bring strength in relationship‑building, collaboration, and cultural humility. You are comfortable working across different contexts, supporting staff learning, and advising leadership on issues involving Indigenous communities. You understand how to work effectively within legislative frameworks such as the Police Act to identify opportunities, influence practice, and guide advancements in reconciliation in ways that are both impactful and grounded in existing legislation.

In keeping with the principles of merit, and recognizing the value of lived experience, this hiring process is restricted to candidates who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuit and/or Indigenous. To support this process, we ask that you self-identify in the cover letter.

Work environment

This position is eligible for a hybrid work model which allows for greater flexibility. Travel will be a requirement for this position. The pace of work may involve shifting priorities and deadlines. We are committed to supporting your well‑being, providing access to guidance, peer support, and flexibility to help manage pressures associated with the subject matter.

The intention is to fill this position as soon as possible. We are looking for candidates that can start immediately.

Information Session:

We invite you to join our upcoming information session.

This session will provide an overview of the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC) and the role of Lead, Indigenous Initiatives and Services.

Please register using the link below, and feel free to submit any questions in advance.

A Zoom link will be emailed to you once your registration is complete.

Date: Feb 9, 2026

Time: 2:00 pm PST – 3:00 pm PST

Register in the link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gHXw4ykYRS6s3-7MCjNE8w

Required Qualifications:

In keeping with the principles of merit, and recognizing the value of lived experience, applications will be restricted to those from Indigenous applicants.
Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Legal Studies, Anthropology, Political Science, Communications, Social Work, or other related field.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. An equivalent combination of education includes successful completion of post-secondary courses in a relevant field and a minimum of two years experience building effective working relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations and program development.
Minimum two years experience working effectively within legislative, policy or regulatory frameworks.
Minimum two years of relevant experience related to the development and implementation of Indigenous initiatives within a program setting (e.g., government, academic institution, First Nations), including liaising and engaging with First Nations, Indigenous communities and other organizations.
Two years of experience in project management or coordination, and leading or coaching staff in the development and implementation of projects.
Experience building relationships with Indigenous leadership, organizations, or communities.
Experience or training in trauma-informed and/or culturally safe practices.
Successful completion of an Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

Willingness statements:

Willingness to travel for work or training.

Complete qualifications, including competencies, are outlined in the job profile, which can be found linked at the bottom of this page.

This posting is for one permanent full-time position. An eligibility list for similar temporary or permanent future opportunities may be established. Temporary positions may become full or part-time, permanent status. This position is excluded from union membership. Travel is required and the position is eligible for telework.

Financial assistance may be offered as part of the total compensation package for successful candidate(s) that must relocate to Victoria/Vancouver. Relocation allowances will be in accordance with the information here.

The OPCC seeks to foster an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusivity and respect. It is our goal to have a workforce that reflects the British Columbians we serve.

Applicants may choose to seek assistance with their application by accessing the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service available through the BC Public Service.

TO APPLY:

Your application package must be submitted by email to [email protected], quoting the competition number 122165 in the subject line.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package, which includes:

Your cover letter
Your resume

Your application package must clearly demonstrate how your education and experience meet the position requirements and preferred qualifications. Please ensure you identify which relevant experience you are relying upon to meet the criteria of the position. In describing your education and experience, please pay particular attention to the job profile, including the competencies and qualifications. The OPCC recognizes unique styles, perspectives, beliefs and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment. Please note that any submitted documentation beyond the required application package contents outlined above will not be considered and will be removed from your application.

Following the instructions above, only those applications received by 12:00 pm PST (noon) on February 26, 2026, will be considered. Incomplete applications or late applications will not be evaluated or acknowledged, and only those applicants who pass all initial screening requirements will be considered for the next step in the selection process. Your resume and Employment Application Form may be evaluated as part of the screening process with respect to the position requirement to be able to communicate in writing in an effective and clear manner. Candidates may be required to complete a written assignment or other assessment(s) as part of the selection process.

To apply for this position, you must be eligible to work in Canada. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federal Immigration Act. For further information, please refer to the BC Public Service website.

NOTE: If your degree was obtained outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluation Service. Education credentials will be subject to verification before an offer of employment is made and will be requested if required.

If you have questions related to the application process, please email the HR team at [email protected], quoting the competition number 122165 in the subject line.

By submitting your application, you confirm that you have worked on it independently and you have not used AI technology or paraphrasing technology to prepare it.