* This is a temporary, full-time position (36 months)*

OVERVIEW:

Woodfibre LNG Limited (WLNG) and FortisBC Energy Incorporated (FEI) are constructing a natural gas pipeline (Eagle Mountain Pipeline) and Liquefaction Facility (the “Project”) in Tsleil-Waututh territory. The Project will expand FEI’s existing pipeline capacity by constructing a 24-inch, 50km pipeline from Coquitlam, to Woodfibre’s facility site on the edge of Howe Sound.  The pipeline will go through the heart of Tsleil-Waututh territory, the xʔəl̓ilwətaʔɬ/Indian River Watershed. The Project will include construction of a pipeline and liquefaction facility, temporary workspaces, temporary infrastructure sites, and transportation of peoples and materials.

Tsleil-Waututh Nation has stewarded the territory since time out of mind. The Nation’s Treaty, Lands and Resources Department (TLR) is seeking a Sr. Referrals Analyst, Eagle Mountain Pipeline – Woodfibre LNG to ensure Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s rights, title and interests, including the Nation’s stewardship obligations, are upheld throughout the Construction and associated Restoration phases of the Project.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Referrals Analyst, Eagle Mountain Pipeline – Woodfibre LNG reports to the Eagle Mountain Pipeline – Woodfibre LNG Project Manager and will assist the Project Manager to oversee Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s engagement on the Project:

• Uphold Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s rights, title and interests throughout all aspects of Project Construction
• Represent Tsleil-Waututh at Technical Tables related to the Project
• With the Project Manager, effectively communicate and engage with FEI and WLNG to avoid or minimize environmental, cultural and spiritual impacts of the Project on Tsleil-Waututh Nation
• Work closely and collaboratively with staff at TLR to support in-field monitoring of Project activities
• Support the Project Manager in tasks as required

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee aspects of the Construction and related Restoration activities of the Project from a Tsleil-Waututh perspective
• Assert Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Rights, Title, and Interests with regards to the Project
• Work with the Project Manager to build strong working relationships with FEI and WLNG Representatives
• Support the Project Manager in implementing Confidential Project Agreements through established Project Committees’ including decision-making processes and dispute-resolution processes
• Represent Tsleil-Waututh at Project-level Technical Working Groups including:
  • Facilitate conversations and provide recommendations relating to environmental and cultural matters
  • Review technical information, permits and plans related to the Project
  • Ensure effective implementation of permits and plans including the Indian River Watershed Mitigation and Management Plan
  • Suggest processes to minimize impacts of the Project on TWN’s rights, title and interests
  • Support the Project Manager in developing Project-related plans including Cultural Protection Plans, Restoration Plans and Access Management Plans
• Work closely with other TLR staff and consultants as necessary to provide technical reviews, draft technical reports, and engage in relevant discussions
• Support on-site environmental and archaeological monitoring for the Project
• Liaise and work with Provincial and Federal Governments, Regulatory Bodies, and other First Nations as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Communications

• Support the Project Manager and the TWN Communications Department to develop and implement a communications strategy for the Project including engagement with TWN community members, external media, and presentations as necessary

Department Wide Initiatives and Administration

• Support the Project Manager to ensure alignment with TLR’s mandate and vision for the Territory
• Support with financial tasks such as budget management, invoicing, reporting as required
• Facilitate efficientrecordsmanagement
• Support the development of TLR policy as needed/directed.
• Assist with the implementation and delivery of other Department initiatives as
• Support the Project Manager in all other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise consultants; Perform duties, as required, in the Project Manager’s absence

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g., social or environmental sciences) with a minimum of 3 years of work experience, or a Master’s degree in related field with 1 year of work experience – will consider alternate combinations of education and relevant work
• Understanding of the current and historical culture of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Coast Salish peoples.
• Understanding of Aboriginal rights and title, particularly in the context of C.
• Experience negotiating with external stakeholders and
• Experience with First Nations Consultation preferred.
• Experience working on large scale construction projects preferred.
• Knowledge of xʔəl̓ilwətaʔɬ/Indian River Watershed preferred.
• Experience and interest in working in a collaborative and dynamic team
• Previous experience working in a First Nations community and/or organization is
• Must successfully pass a Criminal Record
• Class 5 Drivers License
• Willing to do additional training as required (i.e., First Aid).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated patience, understanding, and a willingness to share and
• Ability to solve practical problems in a culturally appropriate manner and deal with multiple variables in diverse
• Proficient with computers, the Internet and Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, ).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure; demonstrate flexibility, cooperation and ability to shift priorities
• Excellent communication and analytical skills; attention to
• Self-motivated; proven ability to deliver results when working independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Brings a creative and unconventional approach to problem solving (ability to think outside the box).

Work Conditions:

Physical Demands

• Significant desk work with long periods of manual dexterity
• Regular site visits to remote wilderness locations (Indian River Watershed)

Mental Focus

• Must synthesize complex and diverse
• Must remain calm, professional, objective, and
• Attention to detail with strong organizational
• Must model adherence to established systems and
• Provide detailed and comprehensive strategic advice with little
• Highly-developed ability to work under

Environmental Conditions

• Dynamic environment with multiple demands, changing priorities and constant interruptions.
• Highly sensitive legal, confidential and political issues and
• Engagement with other TWN Departments, Federal and Provincial Governments and First Nation governments.

If this role interests you, Please apply here:

Sr. Referrals Analyst – Pipeline

or send your Resume and Cover Letter to jobapplications@twnation.ca

We appreciate everyone’s interest in the role, however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.