Description The Team

Located in Coast Salish territory, the Islands Trust is a special purpose government responsible for protecting the unique amenities and environment of more than 450 islands and surrounding waters in the southern Strait of Georgia and Howe Sound. Created by the Province via the Islands Trust Act, Islands Trust plans and regulates local land use, coordinates with other levels of government and Indigenous Governing Bodies on key issues impacting the area, and protects land through the Islands Trust Conservancy.

The Role The Manager of Indigenous Relations leads the design and implementation of a coordinated and collaborative approach to intergovernmental relationships among Islands Trust bodies and First Nations, Indigenous groups, and Indigenous community members in the Islands Trust Area, as well as regional districts, and provincial and federal agencies. The Manager of Indigenous Relations also plays a key role in the development of productive relationships and innovative reconciliation and engagement strategies, and provides authoritative advice to senior staff and elected officials to support effective relationship building.

Qualifications:

Education

- A Master’s degree in community land use, or rural planning, Indigenous studies, public administration, or related field, and at least three years’ recent and related experience, OR
- A Bachelor’s degree in the above disciplines plus four years’ recent and related experience.
- An equivalent combination of experience and continuous learning may be considered.
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or equivalent).

Recent and related experience is defined as experience gained in the last eight years and must include all of the following:
- Consultation/engagement with First Nations regarding land use planning and resource management.

- Intergovernmental or interagency relations, including negotiating agreements to advance relationship building with First Nations and Indigenous Peoples.
- Working collaboratively with commissions, councils, committees, elected officials,



senior staff and/or community partners to resolve complex issues and deliver results.
- Experience supervising, coaching and mentoring staff.

Preference may be given to qualified applicants with any or all of the following:

- Supervisory experience in a unionized public sector employment workplace.
- BC municipal government land use planning experience.
- Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous Peoples and First Nation governments in the Salish Sea region.
- Demonstrated senior-level leadership experience fostering change and building awareness.

Provisos:
- Some overnight travel is a requirement of this position.
- Criminal Record Check is required.
- Meet safety standards of WorkSafe BC

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].

About this Position:

This position is located in Victoria.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent full time or part time opportunities.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

This position is currently under review for exclusion.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages.



Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: YES – Please submit a cover letter. Statements made in the cover letter must be supported by your resume. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying. If you do not include a month and year that indicates a start and end date, years that may be viewed as partial years will not be counted towards your experience.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

📌 Band 3 - Pending Exclusion Review Manager, Indigenous Relations (Victoria)
🏢 The Team Located in Coast Salish territory, the Islands Trust
📍 Victoria