BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Kootenay Boundary Region First Nations Relations Team fosters a strong work life balance. Working in a team environment, you will have opportunities to help support other programs and work on your career development goals.

The Role
The Senior Advisor, First Nations Relations is responsible for forging strong working relationships with First Nations, government staff and stakeholders to advance the government’s commitments to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. The position manages consultation with First Nations, for projects which have high economic value, high risk for legal challenges, or high political impacts. The Senior Advisor provides advice on consultation and engagement with Indigenous groups, based on their expertise in Aboriginal Law, crown indigenous relations, and their strong leadership skills. This position will also supervise Advisors and Analysts who are also carrying out consultation and engaging with Indigenous groups. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

•    Degree in resource management or related field; OR
•    Diploma in a related field and three (3) years experience; OR
•    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
•    Experience in participating in consultations/negotiations with First Nations.
•    Experience conducting research and analysis related to land use, resource management, social or economic development issues.
•    Experience in policy development and implementation.

Preference may be given to applicants with experience in one (1) or more of the following:
•    2 years or more of experience working with First Nations governments, communities and/or organizations.
•    2 years or more of experience with constitutional and statutory responsibilities associated with First Nations consultation
•    Experience supervising in a union environment.
•    Experience making recommendations to a statutory decision maker.
•    Experience conducting consultation for natural resource sector decisions.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Tffany.Johnson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.