About us:

Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp) is a public crown corporation dedicated to delivering major infrastructure projects in British Columbia on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. With approximately $15 billion in major infrastructure developments, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of construction oversight.

Why Join Us:

At TI Corp, you'll be part of a dynamic and innovative team driving transformative infrastructure projects that make a real difference in communities. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture where your ideas are valued. Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Here, your contributions will not only shape your career but also the future of our infrastructure landscape. Join us and be a part of something impactful!

Job Overview:

The position is responsible for engagement and negotiations, with Indigenous nations on assigned projects. This work may include consultation on environmental assessments and other regulatory processes, and negotiations related to capacity funding, impact & benefit agreements, labour, cultural recognition or any other agreements as directed. The position is required to operate from a relationship-focused perspective.

Our Corporate Values:

Success is shared.

Relationships matter.

Teamwork builds capacity.

Challenges are embraced.

We do what we say we will do

What we offer:

• Vacation starts at 5 weeks and you earn 1 day per year to a maximum of 6 weeks; however, if you join us from the BC Public Service your starting point will be commensurate with your earned years of service
• Learning and Development - TI Corp is dedicated to professionally growing staff and building internal capacity, through mentorship, active succession planning, learning and development financial assistance, and membership dues
• We offer the same extended health benefits that are offered to included BC Public Servants plus a $1000 Health Spending Account annually
• We are part of the BC Public Sector Pension Plan - if you join us from other Public Service or Public Sector organizations who are part of this pension plan, your pension will continue seamlessly

Key Accountabilities:

• Leads development and implementation of engagement strategies with Indigenous nations for regulatory processes, including environmental assessments.
• Supports review of project materials, including environmental assessment and associated permitting materials, to ensure alignment with engagement strategies and commitments with Indigenous nations.
• Leads the development, negotiation, execution, and implementation of agreements with Indigenous nations, focusing on collaboration and open dialogue.
• Establishes early partnership and issues management strategies and leads development of strategic partnership plans that include outreach initiatives to foster long-term positive relationship building with Indigenous communities affected by major projects.
• Establishes and maintains trusting, collaborative, productive and respectful relationships with Indigenous communities to encourage an atmosphere of trust, openness and communication based on shared objectives. Provides mentorship for colleagues and direct reports to promote this objective.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with Indigenous Relations leads from other TI Corp projects and works closely and collaboratively with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit Indigenous Relations team to ensure consistency and best practices are implemented.
• Prepares various written materials, internal reports and presentations for the project team and TI Corp, as required.
• Identifies potential construction related issues and guides the development of mutually acceptable, feasible and cost-effective solutions, in conjunction with Project teams, to minimize negative impacts on Indigenous communities and remove obstacles that may impact Project success.
• Provides strategic advice, ongoing reporting, and/or presentations to senior management regarding Indigenous engagement and consultation on major projects.
• Provides oversight to ensure Contractor's consulting and employment obligations under the Project Agreement are met.
• Establishes and maintains meaningful, supportive and collaborative cross-discipline relationships.
• Works collaboratively with project leads and/or designated project consultants, to ensure Indigenous communities are aware and involved in the development of the project's Indigenous plans and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Indigenous Studies, Law, Urban Planning, Business/Management, Political Science, Public Relations, Project Management or related and considerable related experience in project management, public relations, urban studies, environmental studies, planning, or social sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with regulatory processes and the consultation and negotiations requirements and opportunities needed to deliver durable regulatory decisions.
• Experience analyzing issues, developing strategies to avoid conflicts, and influencing positive outcomes.
• Experience interfacing with Indigenous communities.
• Significant experience and ability to effectively engage with First Nations representatives. Demonstrated ability to develop broad strategies and initiatives.
• Superior oral and written communication skills including the ability to effectively convey complex concepts and strategies to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with others and to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills; ability to resolve differences while maintaining strong relationships
• Demonstrated ability to use a high degree of independent judgment to resolve complex challenges.
• Ability to lead a team to support delivery of requirements
• Preference may be given to applicants with experience in major projects, environmental assessment, transportation construction delivery and/or established relationships with Lower Fraser Indigenous nations.
• Sound judgement, excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving and prioritizing skills to anticipate and assess situations and/or incidents and determine best solution or course of action.
• Successful completion of security screening will be required as a condition of employment with TI Corp.

Note:

• You must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
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