Indigenous Services Summer 2024 Student/new Grad - Kamloops, Canada - Stantec

Description

Indigenous Services Summer 2024 Student/New Grad - Environmental Services G )

Description

Grounded by safety, quality, and ethics, we come up with solutions that perfectly fit the site. We know what it takes to balance competing project interests with creativity and efficiency. We know what to look for, and we know how to get the job done—the right way. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Nested within Stantec's multiple disciplinary Human Environment line, our Indigenous Services team specializes in Indigenous engagement, relationship building, facilitation of traditional land and resource use studies, and integration of Indigenous knowledge into environmental impact assessments. We provide services to private sector resource developers, all levels of government, non-governmental groups, and Indigenous communities. Stantec's approach to Indigenous engagement is focused on reconciliation by working collaboratively with our clients to create and foster respectful and meaningful relationships. Through this approach, our clients are positioned to incorporate the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: 94 Calls to Action. We practice respectful collection and interpretation of information in collaboration with Indigenous Nations, Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations.

As an Indigenous Engagement Summer Student you will be supporting our Human Environment team while working on a variety of exciting projects with a focus on Indigenous Engagement activities. Ideally, the position will be in our Sidney or Burnaby, British Columbia offices. We also have offices in Kelowna, Kamloops, Quesnel, and Victoria, and we are open to community-based work options.

This is a four-month term starting in May 2024, with potential to extend. Exact start and end dates to be confirmed with the successful candidate.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside senior Human Environment team members and Assessment, Permitting and Compliance team members to support Indigenous engagement activities, Indigenous Knowledge integration, socio-economic workshops, and assessment writing
• Assisting clients with work that includes engagement with Indigenous groups or Indigenous participation programs
• Support the planning and execution of engagement activities such as open houses, workshops, focus groups, and development of strategic engagement materials such as letters, posters, handouts, surveys and feedback forms
• Support administrative functions within project teams including communications tracking, meeting minutes, data collection and data entry, reporting and documentation, some in accordance with environmental assessment standards.
• Completion of project tasks within allocated budgets and timelines
• Coordinating and attending meetings and/or engagement activities virtually, in-communities, and with varied audiences
• Liaising with project managers and other departments as well as internal and external clients to ensure the delivery of objectives

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Working with or for Indigenous Nations is a considered an asset
• Experience in presenting to a variety of audiences is considered an asset
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural, historical, and political context in Canada
• Must have a valid driver's license as travel may be required in this position as project needs dictate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

Education and Experience

• Prior experience in a relevant discipline such as Indigenous studies, anthropology, sociology, geography, archaeology and/or environmental sciences.

OR

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in the field of Indigenous studies, anthropology, sociology, geography, archaeology and/or environmental sciences.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s):

• $ $25.99 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-British Columbia-Burnaby

Other Locations : Canada-British Columbia-Victoria, Canada-British Columbia-Kelowna, Canada-British Columbia-Quesnel, Canada-British Columbia-Sidney, Canada-British Columbia-Kamloops

Organization : BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia

Employee Status : Temporary

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 15, 2024, 12:09:19 PM

Req ID: G

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