Indigenous Relations Advisor - Burnaby, Canada - BC Housing

BC Housing

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Burnaby, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Position Summary:

INDIGENOUS RELATIONS ADVISOR (2 POSITIONS)

Job ID: 4734

REGULAR/FULL-TIME

Location:
BURNABY, BC
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Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

THE ORGANIZATION

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership.

_Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

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Our mission is making a difference in people's lives and communities through safe, affordable and quality housing.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference.

When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they've helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians.

And while they're here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

Inhouse training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees' current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunchandlearn lectures and seminars.
Recognition programs including longterm service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program).
An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
Participation in community and charitable events.

Please note:
Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status

INDIGENOUS RELATIONS ADVISOR (2 POSITIONS):

($75, $85,593.47 Annually)

***Reporting to the Director Indigenous Relations, the Indigenous Relations Advisor is responsible for promoting and facilitating partnerships and developing engagement strategies to address Indigenous housing needs and capacity building within the Indigenous sector. He/she/they performs research and analysis to support the development of programs and initiatives to strengthen Indigenous engagement and consultation. The position establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various internal and external stakeholders including Indigenous communities, organizations and institutions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy and Planning, Social Science with a focus in Indigenous Studies or a relevant field.
Considerable experience in Indigenous consultation and engagement, capacity building and community development.
Considerable experience working with Indigenous associations and nonprofit societies in the delivery of social housing services and communitybased programs.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of Indigenous cultures, leadership structures, consultation/engagement strategies and the issues facing the sector with respect to housing and community support.
Considerable knowledge and understanding of nonprofit society governance, management and operation
Ability to learn and understand the mandate, organization, strategic direction, policies and programs of BC Housing and their relevance to the Indigenous sector
Ability to establish a strategic framework to support the development and coordination of BC Housing's activities in addressing Indigenous housing needs and increasing selfreliance within the sector
Ability to think conceptually, analyze and solve complex issues, exercise sound judgment and make effective recommendations
Ability to establish and maintain constructive working relationships with partners and stakeholders to meet program mandates and address a variety of issues.
Effective consultative, facilitation, consensus building, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Effective leadership, verbal and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Effective planning, organizational and time management skills

As part of our commitment to maintaining safe and