Senior Advisor, First Nations Relations
Smithers BC
Salary $59,510.74 - $74,328.68 annually; plus an isolation allowance ($32.89 bi-weekly)
This position is also posted as a Scientific Technical Officer (Resource) R27 (STO-RE 27R) at
Requisition 26598
Contribute your leadership skills and negotiation expertise in First Nations Relations to this challenging and
rewarding role.
As one of a team of First Nations Relations staff in Smithers, the Senior Advisor, First Nations Relations examines
controversial issues and proposals which have high economic value, high risk for legal challenges, or high political
impacts. Issues and proposals are with regard to the use of natural resources on Crown Land and require a
determination of Strength of Claim and the impact on First Nations’ aboriginal interests or treaty rights. This position
carries out complex consultations and negotiations to address First Nations’ concerns while minimizing any negative
impacts on provincial revenues and objectives.
The Senior First Nations Advisor manages a small team of District Advisors and also provides leadership to ensure
the District as a whole carries out meaningful consultation in line with current case law and updated
procedures. Additionally, the Senior Advisor actively participates in the District Leadership Team to help set the
direction and strategy for District operations and the Skeena Region as a whole.
If you have a strong background in natural resource management and experience in leading and concluding
negotiations we look forward to your application.
The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more. The amazing
community of Smithers offers exciting outdoor activities, a thriving cultural community and an opportunity to have all
the benefits of a full service town while living in the natural splendour of Northwestern BC.
For applicants to be considered for this position, their application must clearly demonstrate they have the
following education and experience:
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Master’s Degree in the natural resource sector (e.g., forestry, resource management, agrology, environmental
science) or a related field or advanced studies in a field related to BC First Nations (such as anthropology,
archaeology, etc) and two (2) years of related experience; OR,
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Bachelor’s Degree in the natural resource sector (e.g., forestry, resource management, agrology, environmental
science) or a related field and four (4) years of related experience; OR,
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Diploma in the natural resource sector (e.g., forestry, resource management, agrology, environmental science) or
a related field and six (6) years of related experience; OR,
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An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
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Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.
Must be registered or immediately eligible for registration, as a professional, with the British Columbia
professional association as required by the specialty area (i.e. Registered Professional Forester with the
Association of Forest Professionals, Professional Agrologist with Institute of Agrologists, Registered Professional
Engineer or Geoscientist with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists).
For more information on this exciting career opportunity including how to apply by June 24th 2015, please
visit: https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=26596