Aboriginal Relations Coordinator, BC Hydro (Burnaby, BC)


Job Number: 542114
Number of Positions: 1
Category: Corporate Affairs (Communications)
Posted Date: Aug 17, 2007
Closing Date: Aug 31, 2007

Your passion lies in making a difference. By moving beyond the expected, you help make our world a better place. These are values we respect and seek out in employees. As the demand for electricity grows, so does our need for more bright minds to join our team. Together, we can build our community, foster conservation and deliver clean, reliable energy solutions for today, tomorrow and generations to come.

DUTIES:  The successful candidate:

  • Leads First Nations engagement processes
  • Provides technical knowledge to the legal, cultural and economic issues as they relate to First Nations
  • Participates on large scale negotiation teams
  • Communicates technical knowledge to First Nations
  • Establishes effective relationships with First Nations communities, government and business development.

QUALIFICATIONS:   The successful candidate will have:

  • A university degree in the social sciences, public or business administration, community planning or communications
  • Three to five years of relevant experience 
  • Strong project management, research, analytical and planning skills working both at the policy and financial level which may include business case development
  • A comprehensive understanding of aboriginal issues and the changing role of First Nations in the province
  • Well-developed interpersonal, research and analytical, oral and written communication skills
  • A demonstrated awareness of cross-cultural issues and sensitivities
  • Experience in leading First Nations engagement processes and providing technical knowledge on the legal, cultural and economic issues as they relate to First Nations 
  • Ability to handle multiple projects with a wide range of expertise with Aboriginal Relations or other related background.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

  • Reporting directly to the Director, Aboriginal Relations and Negotiations, this position has corporate-wide responsibility for Aboriginal Relations initiatives as they relate to BC Hydro´s transmission, distribution and generation facilities.
  • Participation on large scale negotiation teams, communicating technical knowledge to First Nations and establishing effective relationships with First Nations communities, government and business development are components of this role.
  • Regular driving and overnight travel to various locations throughout the Province are required. 

Interested candidates should submit their applications online by August 31, 2007.

If you share our values – safety, teamwork, service, integrity and accountability – and are ready to join a great team, we’d love to hear from you! 

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

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