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Indigenous Relations Officer - NCTL

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Dunsmuir 13

Employment type: Temporary Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 86,000.00 - 92,600.00

What you'll do

- Supports and may lead engagement and relationship building with First Nations for assigned region by: facilitating the

implementation relationship agreement commitments with stakeholders (such as tracking and identifying procurement and employment opportunities); coordinating, attending and providing administrative support for meetings with First Nations; and responding to or assisting with responses to inquiries from First Nations.
- Supports the project consultation and delivery process by: leading the First Nations consultation component of low

complexity projects and programs, including preparing consultation plans, strategies and budgets; and assisting Project

Engagement Leads on moderate to complex projects with preparing for consultation meetings, tracking, implementing commitments and meeting project regulatory requirements.

- Co-ordinates with the Indigenous Relations (IR)



Project Analysts on the processing and payment of invoices and

relationship funding commitments.
- Maintains database for a variety of First Nation information such as project, relationship and contacts. Provides advice and

guidance to BC Hydro employees and contractors on protocols for contacting and tracking First Nations contacts to align with First Nations’ protocols and adherence to established records management practices.
- Provides research and analytical support for meetings on Indigenous matters. Conducts research to draft briefing notes

and presentations.
- Coordinates action items results from regional dashboards to track performance related to agreement management with

Project Engagement Leads, including progression and exception reporting.
- Monitors and tracks annual relationship work plans in the systems. Tracks, monitors and reports on budget for work plans.

Flags operational and capital budget issues for management’s attention and provides recommendations for budget re-

allocations as required.

- Assists IR Team Leads with resourcing allocation of new projects for assigned region. Makes recommendations to IR

Team Leads on resource allocations by reviewing project requirements and resourcing availability. Discusses projects and assignments with relevant Project Engagement Leads to confirm project participation.
- Provides technical support and training to regional staff, consultants and First Nations representatives on the systems

(such as ARIES, SharePoint, etc.) used to support and track engagement activities.



Provides guidance to IR staff on system and data integrity issues.
- Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

What you bring

- Diploma in Communications or Social Science or Degree in Public Administration, Economic Development, Law,

Indigenous Studies, Communications, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Resource Management or in a related field of study.
- Four (4) years of experience in a role where experience has been gained with Indigenous communities, their governance,

cultures, history and interests.
- Courses in applicable indigenous or equivalent cross-cultural awareness and budgeting and cost control courses

considered assets.
- Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's licence.

What we offer

- A comprehensive benefits package
- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
- A lifetime pension
- Flexible work model, depending on your role type
- Training and development courses

For more information on the perks we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits. What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

- Please note this is a Full time Temporary position for approximately 12 months.

- This position will support the NCTL (North Coast Transmission Line) project.

Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P; employees must meet the time in role requirements specified in the updated M&P; TIR policy. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,

include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays. Date Posted: 2026-08-20 Closing Date: 2026-09-03

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