POSITIION SUMMARY
The Project Manager will manage all Seabird-led environmental projects. They will work closely with external environmental consultants and government representatives to ensure projects are well-designed and adhere to technical and regulatory requirements. Projects may include construction environmental management on reserve, contaminated sites investigations and remediations, aquatic habitat restoration, and environmental assessments involving surveying and monitoring.
The Project Manager will have a background in Biology or other Environmental Science and be able to provide the technical skills and knowledge required to advise on environment-related matters. They will be required to delegate tasks, manage budgets, problem-solve, communicate effectively, and prepare reports, proposals, summaries, and work plans. The Project Manager will build important relationships with a range of internal and external partners throughout the region including federal and provincial governing bodies. They will advocate for First Nations fisheries and lobby Indigenous Rights as they relate to traditional territory and natural resources under Section 35, UNDRIP, and DRIPA. Leadership skills are key as this individual will be responsible for leading the Fish & Wildlife team to ensure that the program is actively working to meet the Nation's goals and is upholding its values.
SUCCESS PROFILE
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- Ethical: Maintains and promotes individual and organizational integrity and values in conduct of all activities.
- Effective Communicator: Demonstrates open, honest, and respectful written and verbal communication.
- Computer Literacy: Ability to learn new systems quickly or experience of using a variety of relevant software packages.
- Goal Directedness: the ability to stay on target regardless of circumstances; the ability to stay focused on the task at hand.
- Decision-Maker: Demonstrates a diverse range of approaches to address complex ideas, problems, and situations creatively and effectively. This encompasses evaluating potential courses of action, weighing pros and cons of different solutions, making timely and well-informed decisions.
WORK THAT MATTERS
Seabird Island is a place to learn many skills. We are many nations, but we proclaim one goal to strengthen our pride, our language, our culture, and our freedom.
Seabird Island located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver.
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BENEFITS & PERKS
Benefits vary by job type, apply after a successful probationary period, and are confirmed in the interview and hiring process.
- Extended health and dental benefits,
- Accrued vacation and sick time,
- Pension plan with matching employer contributions,
- Access to internal training programs, professional development, and skill enhancement,
- Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team,
- Equitable hourly rates, and
- Casual dress code
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Supervision and Leadership
- Perform full scope of people management activities, work direction and oversight of direct reports:
- work planning, scheduling, payroll processing and assessment of staffing needs.
- hiring/promotion, staff development, coaching/mentoring and assisting with performance management reviews.
- monitor and ensure teams are documenting and tracking information.
- ensure that all staff within the applicable programs have the appropriate training, credentials, oath of confidentiality, criminal record checks, and other documentation as required by SIB or relevant licensing bodies.
- conflict resolution, and assisting with discipline, and termination recommendations.
- organize debriefings with the team.
- authorizing leaves of absence.
- evaluating the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively; and
- promote shared team goals and collaboration among members.
- work planning, scheduling, payroll processing and assessment of staffing needs.
- Accountable to ensure staff are knowledgeable of applicable health and safety legislation, are trained to act appropriately in emergency situations, practice safe program delivery, and operate equipment and materials safely utilizing safe work practices.
- Ensure that documented procedural information is available and that necessary reports/follow-up to near misses and incidents are completed in a timely manner and reported accordingly.
- Prepare and assist in the preparation of reports and recommendations.
- Attend Committee, community and other public meetings and events as required.
Fish and Wildlife
- Lead the scoping, planning, development, budgeting, and execution of environmental projects including major referrals, habitat enhancement, and environmental monitoring.
- Lead the development and submission of grant applications which includes proposal writing, and the creation of a budget and achievable work plan.
- Lead and oversee data collection, compilation, interpretation, and reporting for environmental projects.
- Demonstrate leadership and coordination of staff within the Fish & Wildlife Division by providing direction to team members and mentoring junior staff.
- Liaise with consultants, private stakeholders, government agencies and First Nations representatives.
- Advocate for First Nations fisheries and lobby Indigenous Rights as they relate to traditional territory and natural resources under Section 35, UNDRIP, and DRIPA.
- Plan and execute projects aimed at protecting and rebuilding regional species at risk and species of cultural importance to Seabird Island.
- Compile reports and summaries for the Department, and for funding agencies as required.
- Present at, and participate in, conferences, technical workshops, webinars, and training.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your Supervisor, Manager, Director, Executive Director / CAO, or Chief & Council
WHAT YOU BRING
Education
- Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, environmental planning, environmental science, natural resources, or a related discipline.
- Holding or working towards professional accreditation (e.g. R.P.Bio).
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years in an environmental field such as fisheries, wildlife, contaminated sites, or construction environmental management.
- 2+ years of project management experience, which can include leading a negotiating team.
- Experience developing reports, proposals, cost estimates, and presentations.
- Experience working with Indigenous Groups and in multi-stakeholder environments.
- Experience with primary and secondary research including data collection, management, analysis, and interpretation.
- A strong understanding of environmental sampling methods with demonstrated ability to lead a team.
- Familiarity with environmental compliance and industry best practice including mitigation measures for construction projects.
- Must have experience leading a team and projects with understanding of financial management, budgets and proposal writing.
Requirements
- Ability to balance competing priorities, multitask, and to work under pressure.
- Excellent oral and written communication, critical thinking, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient computer skills with the Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Ability to agree as well as adhere to Seabird Island Band Human Resources (HR), Finance, and Information Technology
(IT) Policies and Procedures, etc. - Knowledge, respect and understanding of Stó: lō culture, traditions and language or willingness to learn.
- Experience working with First Nations community is considered an asset.
- Valid BC Driver's License with a clean Driver's Abstract within the last 5 years.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Reports to: Director of Inter-Government Affairs
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING
- Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students, staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected. All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with SIB HR Policy, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.
Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Applicants of Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.