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The Team Located in Coast Salish territory, the Islands Trust is a special purpose government responsible for protecting the unique amenities and environment of more than 450 islands and surrounding waters in the southern Strait of Georgia and Howe Sound. Created by the Province via the Islands Trust Act, Islands Trust plans and regulates local land use, coordinates with other levels of government and Indigenous Governing Bodies on key issues impacting the area, and protects land through the Islands Trust Conservancy. Islands Trust Conservancy (ITC) was created by the Province via the Islands Trust Act, to acquire land and money to further the protect and preserve mandate of the Islands Trust.

Islands Trust Conservancy can accept land, conservation covenants, and financial contributions from individuals, corporate donors, and government. The Islands Trust Conservancy Board is responsible for receiving and managing money and protected areas, and considering requests for disposition of protected areas. Islands Trust Conservancy works closely with other government agencies, First Nations, and conservation groups to accomplish its mandate.

The Conservancy has a small, collaborative team of eight staff. The Role The Islands Trust Conservancy's Indigenous Relations Advisor fosters organizational excellence in intergovernmental relationships among Islands Trust Conservancy and Indigenous Governing Bodies in the Islands Trust Area, as well as regional districts, and provincial and federal agencies. The Indigenous Relations Advisor facilitates and manages respectful engagement processes with Indigenous Governing Bodies by developing the engagement framework and decision-making processes, establishing and maintaining working relationships with the Indigenous communities in the Islands Trust Area, organizing engagement sessions, and providing program specific professional advice to Islands Trust Conservancy Board and staff.

Qualifications: A Master's degree in Indigenous studies, Indigenous governance, land use/rural planning, social sciences, public administration, or related field, and 2 years of related experience OR A Bachelor's degree in one or more of the above disciplines plus 3 years of related experience OR A Diploma and at least 3 years of related experience An equivalent combination of experience and continuous learning may be considered. Possession and maintenance of a Class 5 Drivers' License required. Preference may be given to qualified applicants with any or all of the following: Demonstrated knowledge of Coast Salish cultural history and practices.

Demonstrated knowledge of biology, ecology, land conservation and/or land stewardship. Experience engaging with Indigenous Governing Bodies regarding land conservation and/or natural resource management. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Governing Bodies in the Salish Sea region.

Demonstrated leadership experience. Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects with diverse objectives and deadlines. Provisos: Some overnight travel is a requirement of this position.

Criminal Record Check is required. For questions regarding this position, please contact wtyrrell@islandstrust.bc.ca. About this Position: 1 Position available

This position is part time (35 hours bi-weekly). This position is located in Victoria. Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent full time or part time opportunities. 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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Metis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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