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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Referrals Coordinator
Posted on November 14, 2024 by Employer details Malahat First Nation
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Malahat Nation110 Thunder Road | Mill Bay, BC| V8H 1B8Tel: (250) 743-3231 | Fax (250) 743-3251info@malahatnation.com | www.malahatnation.comReferrals Coordinator REPORTS TO Referrals Program LeadSTART January 2025COMPENSATION $38.32 to $39.47 per hour (NEE: 21)* the above rates subject to education and / or experience or a combination of both.STATUS 1-Year Term Position35-hours per weekMalahat Nation represents approximately 350+ members with two reserve lands located on the western shore of Saanich Inlet, south of the village of Mill Bay, about 40-kilometres north of Victoria, British Columbia. Malahat Nation has been dedicated to protecting and understanding the local land & marine environments since time immemorial and must be a part of building the understanding required to manage these valuable resources effectively. Malahat Nation is seeking a dedicated and hard-working Referrals Coordinator with experience working with Indigenous communities in Lands & Environment: Marine Stewardship initiatives. We are looking for fun, energetic, dependable and organized staff. Our staff are offered opportunities for professional growth and development.PURPOSE: Reporting to the Referrals Program Lead, the Referrals Coordinator is responsible for receiving, triaging, researching, coordinating, responding and data entering all outside agency and private referrals involving projects and initiatives in Malahat?s territory (including marine territory) that may lead to unacceptable impacts to Malahat Nation and its members. This position is a fulltime one- year term position with the possibility of an extension, subject to budget considerations thereafter and will require work in the office, as well as moderate local travel, with some ability to work remotely.RESPONSIBILITIES:Enter referral information into tracking database Manage and organize electronic and physical documents Assess referral for potential impacts to Malahat?s Title and Rights, and for potential environmental, cultural, or socio-economic impacts, and assign a priority for response Develop response letters, involving political, legal, environmental, and community perspectives Coordinate site visits to referral location(s), complete environmental assessments to determine impacts of proposed actions, and develop recommendations to decrease level of impact Meet with Elders and community knowledge holders as required to gather relevant information to inform referral responses Participate in community engagement meetings and events Participate in inter-governmental meetings, ensuring Malahat?s interests are being upheld and considered within policies, regulations and laws Participate in a variety of internal and external committees and working groups Prepare funding proposals to support program initiatives Prepare reporting documents and other technical memos Conduct project management responsibilities, including invoice reconciliation and budget management Receive and respond to community input, feedback and concerns Other related duties as requiredEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor?s Degree in Environmental Science, Political Science, First Nations Studies, Governance, and/or Geography or the equivalent coursework in a related specialized field is required Combination and/or courses in legal training is considered an asset Minimum 1-year referrals experience preferred Experience working in a First Nations organization is essential, and a willingness to learn and understand Indigenous and Coast Salish history, culture and traditions Valid Class 5 or 7 BC Driver?s License Effective December 3, 2021 full vaccination against COVID-19 is required to be eligible for employment at Malahat Nation. All individuals must show Proof of Vaccination as a mandatory condition of their employmentKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Extensive knowledge of federal, provincial and local government regulations, including familiarity with the United Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peopl- LocationMalahat, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$38.32HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99523
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