North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society, Cumulative Effects Coordinator Jobs in Canada

Marine Plan.

Overview

The North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society is a non-profit
society comprised of five member Tsimshian Nations: Gitxaala, Metlakatla,
Kitsumkalum, Gitga’at, Kitselas, and partners with the Haisla Nation. The
Society was established in 2005 to enable First Nation communities on British
Columbia’s North Coast and Lower Skeena River to collaborate on projects where
they share common values. The NCSFNSS works on technical issues related to
fisheries science policy and marine use planning processes by working with
First Nations governments, the Province of British Columbia, and the Government
of Canada.

The Marine Plan Partnership is a collaborative process for implementing marine
plans completed in 2015 for the coastal and marine areas of four sub-regions of
British Columbia. MaPP is a partnership between the Province of British
Columbia, the Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative, the North
Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society, Central Coast Indigenous
Resource Alliance, Council of Haida Nation and the Nanwakolas Council. The
partnership includes 18 member First Nations (the MaPP Partners).

The MaPP North Coast Marine Plan was developed jointly by the Province of
British Columbia and the Gitga’at, Gitxaa’a, Haisla, Kitselas, Kitsumkalum, and
Metlakatla First Nations, represented by the North Coast-Skeena First Nations
Stewardship Society.

Position Summary

This is a full-time position of approximately 35 hours per week. The successful
applicant will complete work that supports the implementation of cumulative
effects priority strategies identified in the MaPP North Coast Marine Plan. The
deliverables will focus on work plan development and management, workshop
coordination, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Scope of Work

Accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Coordinate and lead the implementation and monitoring of the MaPP Cumulative
Effects Framework for assessing the regional cumulative effects of marine
resource development to inform decision-making.
• Create an inventory of marine based cumulative effects research and processes
completed or underway in British Columbia and elsewhere.
• Coordinate and lead various projects related to addressing marine and
resource issues at the strategic, landscape and watershed scale of resolution.
• Develop and implement project plans including preparation of Terms of
Reference, work plans, approval process and monitoring framework.
• Prepare monthly progress reports.
• Develop and promote partnerships with officials from all levels of
government, cumulative effects specialists, First Nations representatives and
stakeholders to obtain input on cumulative effects assessment issues.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement processes, including meeting and workshop
planning, and summary reports.
• Develop communication tools to support external communications and engagement
activities, such as newsletters and presentations as required.
• Coordinate activities with resource inventory and data management specialists
and other required parties.
• Use a rigorous scientific approach to selecting valued ecosystem components,
choosing evaluation metrics and data sources, and assigning conservation risk
to the component or species.
• Manage and resolve issues arising from the planning and implementation phases
of a cumulative effects assessment.
• Lead, participate in, and facilitate a variety of committees, round table
discussions, technical and public meetings.
• Develop recommendations and prepare technical and policy reports for various
audiences, as required.
• Advise on how to make operational and strategic plans consistent with the
assessment of the cumulative effects of resource management activities.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills
• Bachelors degree in anthropology, geography, economics, marine biology,
oceanography, natural resource management, marine resource planning,
environmental studies, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of related
work experience or Masters degree in a similar field with a minimum of 3 years
of related work experience.
• Experience in public, multi-sectoral planning and/or collaborative management
processes within a natural resource context.
• Experience with cumulative effects assessments and/or environmental
assessments an asset.
• Experience in chairing or administering work groups of committees through
multiple events or across an extended process (for example, more than 3 months)
an asset.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and with stakeholders,
including facilitation and conflict resolution.
• Experience working with First Nations’ governments an asset.
• Demonstrated successful project and contract management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly
and concisely for diverse audiences.
• Experience writing and reviewing technical documents.
• Ability to organize and manage own workload under limited direction, adapting
to changing priorities and competing demands.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are mandatory.

Terms

Status: The Cumulative Effects Coordinator will work from the North
Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society office in Prince Rupert.

Period:Two year with possibility of extension.

Review: Review will occur at 3 months and annually to assess suitability and
workload, adjustments will be made as required.

Salary: Negotiable. Compensation will depend on qualifications and
experience. Salary range $75,000 to $90,000.

Benefits: North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society has a generous
group benefit plan offered after completion of the 3 month probationary period.

Location: Prince Rupert, British Columbia.

Travel: Occasional travel will be expected within the MaPP region. Travel
expenses must be pre-approved, and will be paid by the North Coast-Skeena First
Nations Stewardship Society office.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter that outlines how you meet the qualifications, a
resume or Curriculum Vitae, and a writing sample via e-mail no later than 5pm on
October 2, 2015:

Cumulative Effects Coordinator
c/o Robert Grodecki, Executive Director, North Coast-Skeena First Nations
Stewardship Society
Robert.Grodecki@ncsfnss.ca