Referrals Analyst - North Vancouver, Canada - Tsleil-Waututh Nation

Tsleil-Waututh Nation

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North Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

1 X Permanent Full-Time - 1 X Temporary (2 Years+) Full-Time

This is not a remote position.

Who we are:

The Tsleil-Waututh Nation People currently reside on the North Shore of Vancouver, BC. Since time immemorial we have occupied Village sites all around səl̓ilẃət, also known as Burrard Inlet. This is how we have come to be the People of the Inlet. Revitalization is important at Tsleil-Waututh, where you will see our language, culture, and stewardship of the lands and waters returned to our people and we are once again prospering the same way our Ancestors had for so many years. We are one of the most progressive Nations in North America because we have deep cultural and spiritual roots, as well as a great affinity for the land and water. This is reflected in our work and interaction with the world at large. Working with the Tsleil-Waututh Nation is a unique opportunity as you will experience the wealth of Culture and strength of business practices._

JOB SUMMARY:

The referral analyst is a detail-oriented critical thinker who thrives in a growing, fast-paced work environment, possesses environmental and/or resource management expertise, and acts as a liaison with Crown governments, agencies, and proponents.

This person is a driving force behind Tsleil-Waututh's multi-disciplinary assessment of referrals within the territory.

In this critical role, you will work as part of a team to:

Review and analyze referrals in accordance with the Tsleil-Waututh Stewardship Policy
Assess potential impacts that proposed development projects and policy changes may have on Tsleil-Waututh's Indigenous rights, title, and interests.
Facilitate the review process of referrals in a team setting.
Represent Tsleil-Waututh on project files and build relationships with external agencies and proponents.
Support the Consultation and Accommodation Manager in all other tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works closely and collaboratively with the Senior Referrals Analyst or Consultation & Accommodation Manager, and other staff in the Treaty, Lands and Resources Department to analyses and assess land use decisions, proposed projects, and policies that may impact Tsleil
Waututh territories, traditional use areas, and interests.
Under the Senior Referrals Analyst or Consultation & Accommodation Manager's supervision, the Referrals Analyst manages various referrals in accordance with the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Stewardship Policy

This includes:

Determining potential impacts of proposed development projects, policies, or plans on Tsleil-Waututh's Indigenous rights, title, and interests including assessing cumulative impacts and future implications and providing impact/benefit analyses where required.
Reviewing and assessing referrals submitted by Crown governments, agencies, and proponents.
Analyzing environmental and resource management aspects of referrals to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
Preparing comprehensive reports and recommendations based on assessments.
Facilitating the environmental review of projects, plans, and policies proposed within the Tsleil-Waututh Consultation Area. Critique the processes of assessment and contribute solutions for improvement.
Assessing potential benefits, including educational or economic opportunities for members of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation.
Examining the proposed project, plan, or policy from a holistic view that considers history, cumulative impacts, and power dynamics.
Supports the Senior Referrals Analyst or Consultation & Accommodation Manager to ensure the vision laid out in the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Declaration, Stewardship Policy, economic development strategy, and overall Tsleil-Waututh philosophy is met.
Supports the Senior Referrals Analyst in meeting and liaising with Crown governments, regulatory authorities, proponents, and other First Nations regarding referral projects.
Prepares, facilitates, and leads internal and external meetings.
Works to establish positive working relationships with Crown governments, proponents, agencies, and other First Nations.
Directly communications with Crown governments, agencies, proponents, and other First Nations on a technical level, signing off on technical level communications.
Draft reports/letters of response to Crown governments, agencies, and proponents.
Prepares cost estimates or Contribution Funding Agreements for Tsleil-Waututh participation in the referral process.
Project management tasks including budget invoicing, budget reporting, activity tracking and scheduling, deadline and progress management, communications management, and all other necessary tasks.
Supports the coordination of Social and Economic Development Agreements between TWN and the proponent.
Approaches proposals, agreements, and related opportunities with creativity and a multidisciplinary, holistic mindset that honors the needs of the Tsleil-Waututh community.
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