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BACKGROUND: The EMERGENCY PLANNING SECRETARIAT is an emerging body in the Lower Mainland hoping to improve Mainland Coast Salish emergency preparedness and adaptation to climate change. Our main tool for achieving this is our Regional Action Plan, or Hilekw Sq’sq’o, which localizes the Sendai Framework for the 31 Mainland Coast Salish First Nations.

POSITION SUMMARY: The PROJECT COORDINATOR is responsible for the coordination, planning, and support of the Regional Action Plan coordination and the coordination of the E4JClimate Project with the EPS and Watershed Watch Salmon Society.

COMPENSATION: Starting salary at $55,000 – $65,000 depending on experience.

Job Description
1. Coordinate engagement and development of the Sendai Regional Action Plan.

• Coordinating Working Group and Advisory Committee Meetings;
• Engage communities through 4 regional workshops and local workshops/meetings Assessment of priority areas of risk for risk reduction in the B.C.’s Lower Mainland based on Mainland Coast Salish values and traditional ecological knowledge;
• Coordinate presentation and communication materials;
• Manage iterations and feedback of the Regional Action Plan from the above engagement sessions; and
• Provide input into Disaster Resilience Planning and community capacity enhancement.

2. Project Manage the EJ4 Climate Project.

• Coordinate regular project team meetings;
• Coordinate 3 workshops to define risk and risk reduction next steps;
• Coordinate a Best Management Practices report with defined flood risks, solutions and a list of priority flood mitigation and restoration projects;
• Work with project partners for continued engagement on report outcomes; and
• Educate public audiences about opportunities and solutions to address diverse values in modernized floodplain management.

3. Support Mainland Coast Salish First Nations as needed, and during emergencies.

4. Assist with communications and reporting for EPS and Watershed Watch.

5. Maintain respectful and effective relationships with each of the 31 Mainland Coast Salish First Nations and external partners.

REPORTS TO: EPS Program Manager

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Preference may be given to a candidate with formal education or training in a relevant field, such as business administration, project management, engagement, flood management, natural resource management, or Indigenous studies, or five years experience in the field;
• The ability to work in a team environment and independently;
• Experience conducting engagement within Indigenous communities including planning, organizing, and holding workshops and/or conferences;
• Experience with community engagement and outreach;
• The willingness to set up and disassemble meeting venues;
• An adaptable attitude to handle variable schedules, demanding schedules during emergencies, politically charged environments, and needs of different partners; and
• Intermediate/advanced computer and typing skills (MS Office Suite, Google Drive and Dropbox).

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of B.C. First Nations perspectives and communication styles/preferences; Knowledge of political and social impacts that affect BC First Nations;
• Experience building and maintaining respectful relationships with First Nations, colleagues, external agencies and their representatives;
• Experience with project management, reporting and report writing;
• Familiarity with online calendar and task management systems; and
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to submit to a criminal record check and be in compliance with federal vaccination regulations;
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle;
• Must be flexible to work from home, in office and some travel to communities; and
• A laptop will be provided, and travel will be compensated.

CONFIDENTIALITY: The Emergency Programs Coordinator is expected to be familiar and comply with the expectations of confidentiality as outlined in the Sumas First Nation Policy and Procedures Manual and relevant Acts and Legislation on Communications and Information Management.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA: This position is subject to a 3-month probationary period and review, and is subject to funding availability. Completed tasks relative to any or all of the above duties and responsibilities will be measured in terms of:
A. Production of Outputs (Quantity, Quality and Timeliness)
B. Knowledge of the Job
C. Work Attitude
D. Interpersonal Working Relationships
E. Contribution to the Organizational Goal

PLEASE EMAIL A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: gillian.fuss@emplans.ca

THIS JOB POSTING WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY 31, 2022.