COORDINATOR
Organization: Secretariat of the Haida Nation
Website: http://www.haidanation.ca/
Location: Skidegate/Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia
The Secretariat of the Haida Nation is seeking an energetic person
with proven expertise in econom
ic development to join the Haida Oceans
Technical Team, a small group of professionals, located in both
Skidegate and Massett, Haida Gwaii, BC. Under the authority of the SHN
Administrator and reporting to the Marine Planning Manager, the Marine
Economic Development Coordinator will assist in implementing a Haida
Gwaii Marine Plan and is responsible for taking a lead role in
advancing priorities related to marine economic development,
particularly in the areas of marine tourism, shellfish aquaculture,
community-based fisheries economy, marine research and monitoring, and
marine renewable energy.
To qualify for this position, you will have excellent interpersonal
skills and previous experience working with communities, organizations
or businesses in one or more of the above areas. You will hold a
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, community planning,
economic development or a related discipline with a minimum of two
years related experience. You may still qualify if you have an
acceptable combination of education and experience working with First
Nation’s organizations and communities.
We want to speak with you if you have been actively involved in
successful economic development projects or community initiatives and
enjoy working in a small community setting. Preference will be given
to persons of Haida Ancestry.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit Formal Written Cover Letter & Resume
Organization Name: Secretariat of the Haida Nation (SHN)
Attention: Administrator – May Russ
Mailing Address: Box 589 – Massett, Haida Gwaii, BC V0T 1M0
Telephone Number: (250) 626-5252
Fax Number: (250) 626-3403
E-mail Address: may.russ@haidanation.com
Website Address: http://www.haidanation.ca
Application Deadline: March 20, 2015 at 4:00 pm
CHN Marine Planning / Haida Oceans Technical Team
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Title: Marine Economic Development Coordinator
Department: Council of the Haida Nation, Marine Planning
Location: CHN Skidegate Office
Background:
The Haida Gwaii Marine Plan (the “Plan”) focuses on several key areas
of marine economic development including marine tourism, shellfish
aquaculture, a community-based fisheries economy, marine research and
monitoring and marine renewable energy. The Plan is the result of a
cooperative planning process led by the Haida Nation and the Province
of British Columbia as part of the broader First Nations-BC Marine
Planning Partnership for the North Pacific Coast (MaPP) initiative.
One of the key purposes of the Plan is to support marine economic
development and provide direction for encouraging and managing future
growth.
The Haida Nation and Province of BC have identified key outcomes and
priority actions to implement the Plan, including priority actions
related to marine economic development. The Marine Economic
Development Coordinator will take a lead role in implementation of
these priority actions.
The Marine Economic Development Coordinator will report to the CHN
Marine Planning Manager and be a member of the Haida Oceans Technical
Team. This is a full-time term position (35 hours per week) for a
period of 18 months. The CHN may offer to extend the position beyond
this term subject to funding and other considerations. Salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Job Qualifications:
Requirements include the following:
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, community planning,
economic development or a related discipline with a minimum of two
years related experience or a minimum of six years of related
experience and post-secondary education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including experience working with
individuals and groups in a multidisciplinary setting
• Proficient with computers and data analysis and management
• Experience working with First Nations and knowledge of First Nations
communities and culture will be an asset
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Marine Economic Development Coordinator is responsible for the
following duties:
• Lead, coordinate, and/or facilitate marine economic development
projects or initiatives that are being implemented through the Haida
Gwaii Marine Plan
• Work collaboratively with the Haida Oceans Technical Team and BC
technical staff to implement marine economic development objectives
and strategies outlined in the Plan
• Coordinate and assist with management of marine economic development
contracts related to implementation of the Plan
• Engage effectively with the general public, other organizations,
community members, agency staff, contractors and others to further
objectives of the Plan and build positive and productive relationships
• Identify needs and resources for effective Plan implementation and
develop effective strategies and workplans
• Develop and/or facilitate strategic partnerships to support marine
economic development
• Develop and prepare materials, reports, presentations and other
materials related to marine economic development for a range of
audiences
• Develop and support and promote local training and business programs
related to Plan priorities
• Assist with overall implementation of the Plan as required
• Assist with preparation and review of general marine planning
reports and other materials,
• Provide written and verbal reports to the Project Manager on a
weekly basis at minimum, and
• Other duties as necessary.