BAND 6 - Chief Negotiator - amended

Posting Title
BAND 6 - Chief Negotiator - amended

Position Classification
Band 6

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range
$141,800.04 - $173,500.11 annually, plus $37.64 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Smithers.

Close Date
1/6/2025

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date
1/30/2026

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Indigenous Relations & Recon

Ministry Branch / Division
Negotiations and Regional Operations Division

Job Summary

The Team
The Negotiations and Regional Operations Division (NROD) is responsible for negotiating and implementing major reconciliation agreements with First Nations in BC. Agreements include treaty, incremental treaty agreements, comprehensive reconciliation agreements, consultation and revenue sharing agreements, and others. Agreements are negotiated in collaboration with First Nations, provincial agencies, and the federal government. Agreements focus on natural resource matters and may also include social sector areas. Consultation and engagement with a number of interested parties is an important part of the negotiation process. To do this work, the division is comprised of staff who are dedicated to advancing rights, recognition, government priorities and reconciliation through meaningful relationships with First Nations and Indigenous Peoples. NROD has negotiation teams in Victoria and eight regional offices. Teams are organized by geographic area under the guidance of Chief Negotiators.

The North Area team fosters partnerships with over 50 First Nations in Northern British Columbia under one Chief Negotiator. The Coast Area team fosters partnerships with over 102 First Nations and with this posting will now have two Coast Chief Negotiators.

The Role
The Chief Negotiator plays a pivotal leadership role within the Negotiations and Regional Operations Division, driving transformative outcomes in negotiations and agreements with First Nations. This role involves co-developing innovative, long-term agreements that support reconciliation, self-determination, and economic independence. The Chief Negotiator contributes to implementing the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act by shaping government-wide approaches to decision-making agreements with Indigenous governing bodies. Through collaboration with ministries, governments, and industry, the Chief Negotiator fosters improved relationships and unified negotiation processes while promoting employee empowerment and engagement across the division.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master's degree in Indigenous studies, natural resource management, law, business or public administration, or related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and recent experience may also be considered (within last 10 years) related to senior leadership experience*.
• A minimum of 5 years of senior executive leadership experience leading and empowering multi-disciplinary teams in complex multi-party negotiations/projects or major program shifts.

*Recent related senior leadership experience must include all of the following:

• Progressive leadership experience producing consistent results (negotiations, change management, workplace culture, portfolio management) over the last ten (10) years.
• Extensive experience leading complex, multi-party negotiations with First Nations, all levels of government, industry, the public and other interested parties in British Columbia in the context of planning, negotiations, consultation and facilitation of land and resource development.
• Extensive experience interpreting and navigating the current social, policy and legal context surrounding Indigenous self-determination and reconciliation in British Columbia.
• Extensive experience building and maintaining relationships with First Nations in British Columbia.
• Extensive experience providing strategic advice to Ministers, Deputy Ministers, ADMs, senior government officials (or private sector equivalent) on project/negotiations status.

Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) and meet the education and experience requirements.
• Candidates who have worked in the Public Service (Provincial, BC Provincial Government, Federal, Municipal or First Nations) working with Indigenous Peoples in British Columbia.
• Applicants who reside in the North or respective geographic area of the Province.

Provisos

• Must possess at minimum a valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Must be willing and able to travel frequently particularly in the respective geographic area of the Province to meet job requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact MayAntonette.Stewart@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Amended December 17, 2024 - closing date extended to January 6, 2025.
Two positions available.
There is one permanent opportunity available in the Northern Region.
There is one temporary opportunity until January 30, 2026 available in the Coastal Region. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work a few days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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Job Category
Leadership and Management

Additional Information