14 Oct
Port of Vancouver
Vancouver
Join us in enabling trade through Canada'slargest port
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm's-lengthfederal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and watersthat make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada's largest port.
Our mandate, asoutlined in the
Canada Marine Act
, is to enable Canada's tradeobjectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement of goodsthrough the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment and consideringlocal communities.
As an organization with a significant impact on communitiesand businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicated todiversity, inclusion, and sustainability.
We strive to create a workplace thatmirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employees to achievetheir full potential.
As the
Indigenous consultation coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinatingand participating in the development and implementation of the Vancouver Fraser
Port Authority (port authority) Indigenous Consultation activities.
Thisincludes providing coordination and support for Indigenous engagement andconsultation 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 with
Indigenous 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 officeconditions with the requirement to work evenings occasionally to attendcommunity events/meetings.
Occasional weekend work and travel to externalmeetings 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 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
[email protected]
.
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/)
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▶️ Indigenous Consultation Coordinator
🖊️ Port of Vancouver
📍 Vancouver