Job Description

First Nations Liason

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O: 2025-27

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ATE: August 26, 2025

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ATE: September 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Strathcona Regional District is recruiting for a First Nations Liaison. This position is responsible for supporting the development of relationships between the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) and local First Nations and Indigenous organizations. This position will advise, guide and build organizational capacity regarding First Nations culture, processes, engagement, reconciliation and partnership development. The First Nations Liaison provides leadership in facilitating and coordinating partnerships and projects to advance community development opportunities within the SRD.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strengthen First Nations Partnerships and Engagement Support organizational capacity and cultural competency Provide advice and guidance Support the Communications and Strategic Initiatives Department

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (or equivalent combination)

Two-year post-secondary diploma in Indigenous Studies, Community Development, Social Sciences, Public Administration or related field of study. Minimum 3 years related experience in community development or program coordination. Knowledge and experience with local First Nations culture and communities in the SRD.




The position is full-time, 35 hours a week, with an annual salary range of $77,787.27 to $89,324.96, supplemented by a comprehensive benefits package.



The SRD has applied to the BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner for approval to preferentially hire a person who self-identifies as Indigenous for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

We invite qualified candidates to submit a cover letter and resume quoting posting

#2025-27 First Nations Liaison

to

hr@srd.ca

. Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal record check. We thank all applicants for their interest and will only contact applicants selected for an interview.

990 Cedar Street,

Campbell River, BC V9W 7Z8

Tel: 250-830-6700 o Fax: 250-830-6710

Toll-free: 1-877-830-2990

www.srd.ca

JOB DESCRIPTION

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years


Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years