Job Description

The Position
Under the general supervision of the Compliance and Implementation Manager or designate, the Senior Implementation Coordinator - Local Government - will lead the application process in the area of expertise and experience, coordinating project team members on file reviews. Further, you will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing potential impacts and benefits of proposed developments, policy changes or land use changes in accordance with shishalh policies and plans.
The Candidate:
Core Duties and Responsibilities of Implementation Coordinators:

• Review and incorporate information from referral submissions, as well as related expert analysis, spatial analysis, cultural information, existing information held on file, and other information sources as appropriate.
• Correspond with industry and government officials, as well as private proponents, regarding the application process, status, and requirements.
• Plan and attend meetings, including setting agendas, taking meeting minutes, and ensuring that the appropriate Nation representatives are in attendance.
• Assist proponents in understanding any environmental, cultural, and archaeological concerns of the Nation related to an application and how to address them.
• Coordinate related boards, working groups, and other bodies convened in the process of decision-making, as needed.
• Manage documents, meeting notes, work plans and action items for those workflows to track their progress.
• Provide input and support for applications that are going through shared decision-making processes, as requested.
• Ensure all application files are organized for appropriate (digital or physical) file storage.
• Draft recommendation reports, letters, and compile supporting information for decision-makers.
• Support the preparation of documents for decision-makers, as requested.
• Ensure management is notified immediately of any time-sensitive or strategically sensitive information contained in correspondence.
• Draft reports for management, as requested.

Senior-level duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the application process in your area of expertise and experience, coordinating project team members on file reviews.
• Review and analyze potential impacts and benefits of proposed developments, policy changes and land-use in accordance with shishalh policies and plans.
• Integrate multi-disciplinary analysis, comments and recommendations to support review of proposed forestry activities or land use and set clear recommendations for policy and decision-making.
• Manage project teams and provide mentorship to the team in key areas of expertise.
• Plan and coordinate any required community engagement in consultation with decision-makers, as requested.
• Convene and facilitate meetings and deliver presentations, as requested.
• Support the development of department policies and procedures.
• Support project funding applications, as requested.

Technical expertise:

• Experience engaging in local government processes as a First Nation representative.
• Knowledge of local bylaws, legislation and decision-making processes.
• Proven track record of writing formal letters, drafting briefings, and formulating recommendations for decision-makers.
• Ability to synthesize complex problems, including environmental, cultural, and economic values.
• Good understanding of legal processes, contract negotiations, and legal proceedings.

Note: Perform all other duties within the scope of the position and as requested.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Law degree or advanced degree in public administration, urban planning, or related discipline preferred, or a diploma in local government management/ administration and equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of issue-area experience and training related to specific duties under 'Technical Expertise'.
• Experience in a government or business environment (public or private sector, preferably in a natural resource-based organization), including technical and project management roles.
• Familiarity with ecosystem-based approaches to land management and/ or previous experience working with Indigenous resource management systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to write clear and accurate reports.
• Demonstrated experience in technical/peer-reviewed scientific writing/editing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in any of the following: conflict resolution, strategic and tactical planning; creativity and innovation in problem solving; stakeholder engagement; shared decision-making; negotiation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and adherence to timelines.
• Ability to multitask and respond to changing priorities.
• Experience leading project teams and mentoring staff.
• Experience convening meetings, facilitating discussions, setting agendas, and taking meeting minutes.
• Experience using spatial analysis, such as GIS.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to understand and maintain systems of confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of the department team.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• Valid BC Driver's License.
• Acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

Skills Required