Ministry of Forests
Campbell River, BC (Hybrid)
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position is also posted as an STO 24 under requisition 113962.
Indigenous Relations Liaison
$69,969.42 - $89,774.32 annually
BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is a unique program of the Ministry of Forests. Working collaboratively with regional and district operations, BCTS plans, develops and auctions a substantial portion of the province’s annual available timber volume. To find out more about our program check out the BCTS website.
The Indigenous Relations Liaison works within the BCTS business area to develop and maintain positive relationships with Indigenous Peoples to advance BCTS’ business principle dedicated to true and lasting reconciliation. The position works directly with Indigenous Peoples and BCTS staff to plan and facilitate legal consultation processes consistent with legal requirements, reconciliation and relationship building, and supports senior staff in negotiation and implementation of business-to-business and relational agreements.
For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service, please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).
Qualifications for this role include:
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as professional (i.e. Registered Professional Forester) with the British Columbia association as required by the specialty area, and two (2) years of experience related to natural resource or Indigenous Peoples relationship management.
• Must possess at minimum a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License that does not limit or restrict the ability to conduct the duties of the job.
Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:
• Experience with contract management.
• Experience or education in forestry or natural resource management.
• Experience or education related to Indigenous Peoples relationship management.
• Experience conducting research and analysis related to land use, resource management, social or economic development issues.
For more information and to apply online by July 10th, 2024, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/113961