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Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connections.

Status/Term: Regular/Full-timeClassification/Salary: Management Band 4: Position starts at $100,231 to $125,289 annually
Team: Indigenous RelationsLocation: Location Negotiable (Hybrid - after passing a 6-month probation)

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The purpose of the Indigenous Relations Department is to plan, support, coordinate and advance Cultural Safety through research & development, continuous business improvement initiatives, and priorities identified by the Indigenous Advisory Committee, Leadership, or provincial mandate.

About the opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a growing team to advance reconciliation activities within the disability sector and with Indigenous partners across the province

As the Manager, Indigenous Agreements, Services & Partnerships, you will lead initiatives across the province, collaborating closely with all teams to advance CLBC's relationships with First Nations, Métis, Inuit, partners, Indigenous service providers, and urban Indigenous agencies. This dynamic role focuses on service design and Indigenous partner engagement to support our goal of: Service Delivery to Support Cultural Safety. The successful candidate will work with a moderate level of independence, overseeing the negotiation, development, and maintenance of Indigenous partnerships and agreements.

Duties include:

• Establishing and sustaining effective working relationships with First Nations, Metis, and Indigenous organizations, key provincial organizations, and authorities in BC
• Negotiating on behalf of CLBC a variety of agreements, including protocol, funding, MOU and service-related agreements
• Designing and implementing strategies aimed at raising CLBC's profile with Indigenous Partners and Service Organizations, ensuring that they have a comprehensive understanding of CLBC's service model
• Responsible for the Indigenous Services Canada file, which includes liaison with MSDPR and Indigenous Services Canada
• Leading the development of CLBC-related frameworks, policies and processes for business and partnership building with Indigenous partners
• Mentoring and supporting team members, including supporting cross-team collaboration, development of a positive learning organizational culture within and across teams and building the capacity of team members to demonstrate leadership and fulfill the team's mandate
• Providing leadership and direction to a growing team of Indigenous focused facilitators, including recruitment, training, performance management, leave approvals, discipline and responding to staff grievances

What you will bring:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field, alongside a minimum of 5 years' experience working in both the government systems and with Indigenous Peoples in the community. A combination of education, work experience, lived experience, and relevant skills will also be considered
• A minimum 1 -3 years of experience leading teams (including strong project leadership) in both the Indigenous Services Sector and the Community Living Sector
• A deep understanding of the various jurisdictions is critical

• Preference may be given to candidates:
  • Who self-identify as Indigenous with the required combination of education and experience
  • With experience in negotiation and/or mediation with Indigenous communities and a general understanding of conflict resolution processes and theory
  • With experience in the development and/or analysis of legislation, regulation and policy that affects Indigenous people and/or communities

We are also looking for:

• A high level of knowledge and understanding of BC Indigenous issues, including the history and impact of residential schools, intersections of disability with culture, and steps to implement the Provincial Government's mandated Calls to Action
• Familiar with the structure and operation of developmental disability supports and services in B.C.
• Ability to lead, manage and provide effective supervision to team members
• Understand trauma-informed practice
• Familiar with the elements of Indigenous meeting protocols
• Deep understanding and ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative and constructive relationships with Indigenous people, partners, and communities
• Proficient in contract management

Location: This position can work from any CLBC office.

Travel: Regular overnight travel to communities within the CLBC catchment area and to CLBC Head Office in Vancouver is required for this role. Possession of a Class 5 driver's license and a clean driver's abstract is required.

Benefits: A rewarding career at CLBC comes with great benefits, including:

• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation plus additional personal days
• Paid maternity/parental/adoption leave
• Life insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disability
• Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
• Access to government discounts to travel, cell phones, and more!

Additional Info:

• We are committed to equity and recognize that negotiation often favours some groups. We will engage in an objective analysis of your experience, qualifications, and internal equity to determine a starting salary that is grounded in principles of equity and fairness
• Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check (Criminal Records Review Act)

Closing date: May 27, 2025