POSITION SUMMARY

Halalt First Nation (HFN) is seeking a full-time Referrals Analyst or Coordinator to support the Nation’s response to lands, waters, and resources-related referral requests. HFN is a small indigenous community located near Chemainus, BC, with a traditional territory encompassing mid-Vancouver Island, the Salish Sea, and the lower Fraser River area. HFN and its staff work closely with other Quw’utsun Nation communities (Cowichan Tribes, Penelakut Tribe, Lyackson First Nation, Stz’uminus First Nation) on regionally-important environmental monitoring and stewardship programs.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor natural resource and development activity in Halalt Traditional Territory and handle incoming environmental and archaeological referrals and inquiries via telephone, email, mail, or in-person, directing them to the appropriate channels for timely responses;
• Maintain and organize the referral database, files, and correspondence to ensure efficient information management;
• Build, support, and maintain working relationships with project proponents, government agencies, NGOs, and consultants to ensure compliance with Halalt Policy; communicate HFN’s procedures for considering referrals and proposals for benefit agreements;
• Work closely with staff in developing policies and procedures related to referrals and benefit agreements;
• Conduct research on referrals and prepare necessary summaries to support decision-making processes;
• Assist HFN Director of Operations and other staff with reports, briefing notes, presentations, and minute-taking;
• Coordinate and attend meetings regarding referrals and benefit agreements, including meetings with HFN officials to gather input on appropriate responses to referral requests.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate is a community-centered, team player with a passion for preserving culture and the environment. Success in this role requires strong planning and time management skills, familiarity with traditional knowledge, mapping, and information management systems, understanding of the Heritage Conservation Act and provincial and federal resource management regulations, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish positive relationships with staff, Council, knowledge holders, and external stakeholders.

The following qualifications are required/assets:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as archaeology, natural resources, or environmental sciences (required); an MA or MSc in one of these areas is an asset;
• Knowledge of Halalt First Nation and of the culture of Coast Salish peoples;
• A minimum of 1 - 2 years’ experience in regulatory review, consultation and engagement processes; experience working in these areas on behalf of indigenous communities is preferred;
• Proficiency in briefing memo and other report preparation;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, database management;
• Mapping using GIS technology is an asset;
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple knowledge types, with a cultural understanding for working with traditional knowledge holders;
• Class 5 driver’s license and insurability under HFN vehicle insurance.

• Monitor natural resource and development activity in Halalt Traditional Territory and handle incoming environmental and archaeological referrals and inquiries via telephone, email, mail, or in-person, directing them to the appropriate channels for timely responses;
• Maintain and organize the referral database, files, and correspondence to ensure efficient information management;
• Build, support, and maintain working relationships with project proponents, government agencies, NGOs, and consultants to ensure compliance with Halalt Policy; communicate HFN’s procedures for considering referrals and proposals for benefit agreements;
• Work closely with staff in developing policies and procedures related to referrals and benefit agreements;
• Conduct research on referrals and prepare necessary summaries to support decision-making processes;
• Assist HFN Director of Operations and other staff with reports, briefing notes, presentations, and minute-taking;
• Coordinate and attend meetings regarding referrals and benefit agreements, including meetings with HFN officials to gather input on appropriate responses to referral requests