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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Indigenous Relations Staff Liaison
Posted on September 19, 2024 by Employer details City of New Westminster
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Great City, Great Work, Great Future!Indigenous Relations Staff LiaisonNew Westminster, British ColumbiaNumber of Openings: 1Hours per Week: Other:Employee Group: CUPE, Local 387Location: City Hall: 511 Royal AveCompetition #: 629Employment Status: AuxiliaryPay Range: $39.14 to $46.07 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefitsClosing Date: 9/26/24Apply Now The City is looking for an auxiliary Indigenous Relations Staff Liaison, to play a critical role in our journey of truth & reconciliation. Reporting to the Indigenous Relations Manager, you will provide information, advice, support and guidance to a variety of internal and external contacts and groups; coordinate the implementation process of reconciliation and initiatives as identified in the reconciliation framework and plans; participate in outreach, relationship building and engagement activities and events; facilitate learning opportunities to promote cultural competency; and, establish and maintain working relationships with the Halkomelem speaking peoples located in the City, which includes but are not limited to the Kwantlen, Kwikwetlem, Musqueam, Qayqayt, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Immediate focuses for this position will include: Scheduling and planning decolonization training with an external partner; Assisting with content for the City?s ?Year of Truth? website; Creating, scheduling and planning an Indigenous Cultural Day for City staff.If you have the following qualifications, we would like to hear from you:Bachelor?s degree in Indigenous studies, community development, social sciences, public administration, or related field, plus sound related experience working with Indigenous people, reconciliation, consultation, Indigenous relations-based work in relationship development, strategy and policy development and business planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of Indigenous knowledge systems and governance structures and cultural processes and protocols. Considerable knowledge of the regulations, rules, policies and procedures governing the work. Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, bylaws, methods, materials and techniques in the work. Sound knowledge of municipal strategies, functions, programs, objectives and practices. Ability to analyze the City's consultative processes to evaluate for strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for growth. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and effective presentation skills. Ability to coordinate and facilitate public participation and community development processes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts, local urban Indigenous and First Nation communities and other levels of government and the general public. Ability to effectively and tactfully conduct and navigate difficult conversations around change and provide information, advice and guidance. Ability to prepare and maintain various records, reports, correspondence and presentations related to the work.Apply with your cover letter and resume in one document. In accordance and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, this position will be treated as a preferential hire. Indigenous Peoples who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify in their application.To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we- LocationNew Westminster, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$39.14HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Casual employmentPart time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #98112
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