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Indigenous Relations Coordinator

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 16

Employment type: Temporary Region: Lower Mainland

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

Annual salary: $ 89,900.00 - 113,700.00

What you'll do

• As a professional member of the Indigenous Relations Team this role will report to the South West Team Lead and act as

a designated resource and touch point for building and maintaining ongoing First Nations
relationships.

• This includes facilitating the resolution of conflict and ensuring engagement, consultation and related activities are

executed and documented.

• Leads the execution of the First Nations component of low-moderate complexity Generation, Transmission and

Distribution capital projects and programs where relationship, legal, environmental, reputational and other key risks
require technical expertise and knowledge of consultation, engagement and community relations processes specific to a
utility environment.

• Supports other team members in carrying out selected consultation activities for more complex projects with higher risk.

• Oversees and facilitates First Nations procurement and employment opportunities through project identification and

definition stages, and following implementation of negotiated agreements.

• Leads and executes low-moderate risk projects and programs for the assigned suite of relationship agreement

commitments, and leads the planning and execution of capacity building and other engagement initiatives to promote First
Nations access to a wide variety of internal and external programs and resources.

• Responds to requests from internal BC Hydro business groups for technical advice and support when performing a

variety of maintenance activities affecting First Nations assets (eg vegetation management, meter installation).

• Builds ongoing relationship with a wide range of internal and external contacts including provincial government agencies,

municipalities, and other utilities to promote their understanding of BC Hydro’s Indigenous Relations principles, vision and
values.

• Oversees and mentors other members of Indigenous Relations team supporting delivery of relationship and project

engagement commitments.

What you bring

• University degree in Public Policy, Law, Government, Public or Business Administration, Engineering, or similar.

Equivalent education and working experience will also be considered.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a business environment (public or private sector preferably resource-based

organization) including experience in managing projects with some exposure to cross cultural setting.

• Ability to recognize an emerging issue and find solutions quickly before it gets escalated.
  

• Competent computer skills with strong knowledge in Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel and SharePoint).

• Well-developed communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively amongst different teams.

• Organized and task driven. Ability to progress several different activities with competing timelines and pressures at one

time, in a high work volume environment.

• Candidates with comprehensive understanding of the goals and perspectives of Indigenous people in BC and knowledge

of First Nations issues as they relate to the energy industry is highly desirable.

• Candidate must demonstrate strong background in BC Hydro's project management processes, business planning and

reporting with well developed analytical skills and expertise in negotiations.

• This role will involve occasional travel within BC.

• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 5 in good standing.

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 benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

Note: While this position is listed as being based at our Edmonds (Burnaby) office in Burnaby, we may consider having
the position based out the Dunsmuir office, subject to space availability

What else you should know

• Please note this is a 6 month Full Time Temporary opportunity.

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: 2026-08-31 Closing Date: 2026-09-10

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