JOB SUMMARY:
The role of the Cumulative Effects Senior Environmental Specialist is to manage certain files related to cumulative effects, ecosystem health, relationship building, and to support the Treaty, Lands and Resources department on related initiatives.
The Cumulative Effects Senior Environmental Specialist is part of a team focused on understanding current and past ecosystem conditions in Burrard Inlet, changing TWN harvesting opportunities, and colonial impacts on TWN rights and lifeways since European contact. This position will include leading projects, or working in collaboration with staff, consultants, and academic partners, focused on present and past TWN harvesting practices; present and past barriers limiting TWN harvesting practices; and opportunities to address barriers that are currently inhibiting TWN harvesting practices. Additionally, the role will support developing materials to communicate TWN’s cumulative effects work externally and include involvement in other TWN-led environmental initiatives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works closely and collaboratively with the Cumulative Effects Manager, and other staff in the Treaty, Lands and Resources Department to advance the department’s mandate, and program planning.
- Working with TWN community and community members to understand connections to TWN territory and harvesting practices.
- Project manage and coordinate a variety of files, including survey-based studies on current TWN harvesting practices, research focused on historical and present-day ecological conditions and pre-contact harvesting practices, and ongoing or new field-based data collection programs.
- Represent Tsleil-Waututh on project files and build relationships with external partners, agencies, and proponents.
- Present TWN’s work at conferences and workshops.
- Directly communicates with Crown governments, agencies, proponents, and other First Nations on a technical level, signing off on technical level communications.
- Drafts reports/letters of response to Crown governments, agencies, and proponents.
- Manage project budgets.
- Act as primary point of contact for project partners (e.g. consultants, external research partners etc.).
- Advancing TWN’s vision and role in developing new governance and decision-making structures, and environmental protections for Burrard Inlet.
- Participates as a member of the Treaty, Lands and Resources Department team.
- Assist the Consultation and Accommodation team with referral and consultation requests.
- Reviews, drafts and edits departmental, program and project reports and documentation as required.
- Provide input into the development of funding proposals, reports and other deliverables.
- Assist with the implementation and delivery of other Department initiatives as directed.
- Perform other duties as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides mentorship and support to other staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary degree in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Planning, Fisheries Sciences, Archaeology, or a related field, plus three to five (3-5) years of highly relevant work experience including project management, policy analysis, and work involving Aboriginal Rights and Title.
- Experience working in Indigenous communities or for Indigenous organizations.
- Master’s degree considered an asset.
- May consider alternate combinations of education and relevant work experience.
- Understanding of the current and historical culture of Coast Salish peoples.
- Direct field experience such as planning and conducting marine scientific studies and/or restoration projects, and ability to participate in boat-based field work.
- Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Must successfully pass a Criminal Record Check.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Ability to exercise considerable independence and judgement, while discussing more complex matters with the team manager
- Excellent written communication and analytical skills.
- Self-motivated; able to work successfully independently and as part of a team.
- Strong project management skills, with ability to create workplans, complete deadlines and objectives independently.
- Brings a creative and unconventional approach to problem solving.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure; demonstrate flexibility, cooperation, and ability to shift priorities rapidly.
- Ability to solve practical problems in a culturally appropriate manner and deal with many variables in situations.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Able to participate and complete in job-related workshops, training, seminars, and conferences to upgrade skills and training as required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure; demonstrate flexibility, cooperation, and ability to shift priorities rapidly.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Physical Demands
- Significant desk work with long periods of manual dexterity (keyboard operations, filing).
- Occasional fieldwork in variable weather, and in and around water
2. Mental Focus
- Must synthesize complex and diverse information.
- Must remain calm, professional, objective, and constructive.
- Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
- Must model adherence to established systems and processes.
- Provide detailed and comprehensive strategic advice with little notice.
- Highly developed ability to work under pressure.
3. Environmental Conditions
- Dynamic environment with multiple demands, changing priorities and constant interruptions.
- Highly sensitive legal, confidential, and political issues and environment.
- Engagement with other departments, levels of crown and First Nation governments.
- Occasional meetings outside normal office hours.
- Hybrid of work from home and in office work, with a presence in office required.
If this role interests you, please click the link below to directly apply.
Cum Effects Sr. Environmental Specialist
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We appreciate everyone’s interest in the role, however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
