Indigenous Relations, Socio-cultural and Community - Richmond, Canada - Dillon Consulting Limited

Dillon Consulting Limited

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Richmond, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:

Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment and building both internal and external relationships? Are you a thoughtful leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity
Our Planning and Design group is looking for an

Indigenous Relations & Socio-Cultural Planner to join our team of multidisciplinary professionals in the

Vancouver office.

You will be a member of Dillon's Planning and Design group, which operates across the country and comprises: policy, physical, development, environmental and socio-economic planners; Indigenous consultation and engagement specialists; urban designers; landscape architects; transportation and transit planners; and graphic artists.

You will be a key part of our multidisciplinary group serving our public, private, and Indigenous clients on a variety of exciting projects across the country including:
infrastructure, environmental assessment and planning projects.

You will also work with our Environmental and Engineering Services technical groups to provide clients with a full-service, integrated and superior customer experience.

At Dillon, we operate as one team.

Responsibilities:

What your day will look like

Technical Execution (75%)

Lead and support the collection of Indigenous Knowledge, as well as sociocultural and traditional land and resource use data collection
Lead and support baseline programs and effects assessments with respect to Indigenous peoples, including Aboriginal and Treaty Rights and Interests and cultural impact assessments
Provide advice on current best practices and legal rulings related to the Duty to Consult (DTC)
Provide technical expertise and advisory support related to Indigenous Knowledge, Aboriginal and Treaty rights and interests, including best practices, cultural protocols and considerations, the integration of Indigenous Knowledge into assessment and planning processes, and other related matters (e.g., UNDRIP, FPIC, etc.) to project teams and clients
Support, guide and develop resources to support understanding of DTC and impacts on Aboriginal and Treaty rights and interests
Work with planners and project managers in coordinating and carrying out environmental assessments and permitting/approvals processes for a range of projects
Contribute to environmental assessment projects, other planning or policy projects including baseline and background research, report writing, socioeconomic data collection and analysis, Indigenous Knowledge studies, and fieldwork (as required)
Lead the development, coordination and implementation of programs for Indigenous and regulatory consultation and work with our teams to prepare associated materials (letters, notices, etc.), activities (engagement events, meetings, etc.) and documentation (records of consultation, databases, etc.)
Synthesize and analyze background document research, planning inputs, and engagement outcomes, including identifying key themes and planning considerations
Collaborate with and support technical and professional staff from across the company and sub consultants to complete project assignments
Communicate with clients, community leaders and members, staff and others regularly in a clear and professional manner, both orally and in writing
Provide mentorship to and manage more junior staff including delegating projectrelated tasks to team members with an appropriate level of direction, guidance, review and feedback
Undertake project management and project coordination roles
Travel for project work across Canada as required
Other duties as assigned

Business Development & Administration (22%)

Support Business development efforts through working with clients and identifying project opportunities
Develop and coordinate proposal work

Learning and Development (3%)

Participate in corporate, office, and technical group meetings and activities.
Contribute to the career growth and development of less tenured team members through leadership, technical direction, mentorship, coaching and training recommendations
Contribute to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees, and representing the team at conferences and workshops

Qualifications:

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hat you will need to succeed

A degree in planning, geography, environmental science or a related field, preferably at the Master's level
Ability to work in a fastpaced consulting environment with multiple project demands and timelines
Adaptive and responsive in the face of emerging challenges and opportunities
Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills must be proficient i