Job Description

The City is looking for an auxiliary Indigenous Relations Staff Liaison, to play a critical role in our journey of truth & reconciliation. Reporting to the Indigenous Relations Manager, you will provide information, advice, support and guidance to a variety of internal and external contacts and groups; coordinate the implementation process of reconciliation and initiatives as identified in the reconciliation framework and plans; participate in outreach, relationship building and engagement activities and events; facilitate learning opportunities to promote cultural competency; and, establish and maintain working relationships with the Halkomelem speaking peoples located in the City, which includes but are not limited to the Kwantlen, Kwikwetlem, Musqueam, Qayqayt, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Immediate focuses for this position will include:
• Scheduling and planning decolonization training with an external partner;
• Assisting with content for the City’s “Year of Truth” website;
• Creating, scheduling and planning an Indigenous Cultural Day for City staff.

Required languages: English

Education level: • Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous studies, community development, social sciences, public administration, or related field, plus sound related experience working with Indigenous people, reconciliation, consultation, Indigenous relations-based work in relationship development, strategy and policy development and business planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required skills: • Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous studies, community development, social sciences, public administration, or related field, plus sound related experience working with Indigenous people, reconciliation, consultation, Indigenous relations-based work in relationship development, strategy and policy development and business planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. • Thorough knowledge of Indigenous knowledge systems and governance structures and cultural processes and protocols. • Considerable knowledge of the regulations, rules, policies and procedures governing the work. • Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, bylaws, methods, materials and techniques in the work. • Sound knowledge of municipal strategies, functions, programs, objectives and practices. • Ability to analyze the City's consultative processes to evaluate for strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for growth. • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and effective presentation skills. • Ability to coordinate and facilitate public participation and community development processes. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts, local urban Indigenous and First Nation communities and other levels of government and the general public. • Ability to effectively and tactfully conduct and navigate difficult conversations around change and provide information, advice and guidance. • Ability to prepare and maintain various records, reports, correspondence and presentations related to the work.

Closest intersection: Royal Ave, 6th Street