Practice and Service Advisor, Indigenous Partnerships

We are honoured to be selected again as one of B.C.'s Top Employers.If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience, knowledge, and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you!Term/Status: Permanent, Full-time (70 hours bi-weekly)Classification/Salary: Administrative Officer R30 / position starts at $96,326.65 annuallyTeam: Indigenous RelationsLocation: Any CLBC office (Hybrid - 2 days a week in office - after passing a 6-month probation)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 connection.At CLBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ2+IA. For accommodation needs, please contact [email protected] at any stage of the hiring process.Visit our Careers at CLBC page to learn more about working at CLBC, what we offer, and tips for the interview process.About the opportunity:As a Practice and Service Advisor, Indigenous Relations at CLBC, you will support the advancement of CLBC's Strategic Plan and Reconciliation Strategy. You will play a pivotal role in strengthening the Indigenous Relations team's capacity by streamlining funding agreements, managing contracts and resource allocation, ensuring efficient processes and reducing risk to the organization. As a key link between relationship-building and technical execution, you will support Practice Advisors in all regions across British Columbia and work closely with regional operations to ensure efficient and consistent oversight of agreements, ultimately improving CLBC's ability to develop, sustain, and expand Indigenous partnerships. You will work closely with regional leaders and other key interest holders to oversee and recommend enhancements to processes related to funding, contract modifications, and eligibility considerations, including adult guardianship. This position strengthens CLBC's ability to meet the rising demands of Indigenous partnerships through consistent oversight of contract management, coordination of service agreements, and alignment with Indigenous Relations priorities.Key responsibilities:Collaborate with regional teams to support individuals and their contracts with an Indigenous relations lensCollect, review and analyze operational, practice, and service delivery data to determine trends, gaps, and make recommendations to management with a lens on service equity and culturally appropriate processes and practicesProvides technical mentorship and subject matter expertise to Practice Advisors, Indigenous Relations regarding Indigenous funding agreements, contract administration, reporting requirements, and related operational processesServe as a point of escalation for complex or sensitive matters, offering expert advice, facilitating resolution, and ensuring alignment with organizational values and Indigenous cultural frameworksParticipate in Indigenous partner-specific committees, ensuring ongoing communication and alignment with agreementsAct as the Indigenous relations expert in resource allocation meetings, ensuring appropriate funding decisions are madeSupport Facilitators and Analysts in building relationships with families, individuals and service providers, and coach to enhance individual capability and depth of practiceAdvise and support front-line staff and managers on complex contractual items, including the procurement cycle, direct awards, competitive processes, individual/family choice and evaluation of pre-qualified listsWhat you will bring:A diploma or bachelor's degree in Bachelor of Social Work or a business-related degree with human services orientation, or a related fieldMinimum of 3 years' direct experience in a social service delivery role, preferably in community livingTo reduce barriers to the application process, we welcome a combination of transferable skills, knowledge, lived experience, and comparable qualifications for considerationDirect experience working with resource allocation, service delivery and resource development is an assetDemonstrated Procurement experienceDirect experience engaging and supporting the development of relationships with Indigenous community partners and individualsExperience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, or individuals is an asset. Lived experience is also valuedExperience in a public sector organization is an assetWe are also looking for:Knowledge of contract oversight, compliance, auditing and financial accountability in Indigenous partnershipsAwareness of culturally appropriate approaches to service delivery and Indigenous specific considerationsFamiliarity with regional funding allocation processes and decision-making frameworksAbility to apply an Indigenous relations lens, ensuring funding agreements, contract management and service delivery align with Indigenous perspectives and prioritiesProven guidance to internal service delivery staff to enhance capacity and efficiencyStrong organizational skills and the ability to handle working in a dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and deadlines, emerging issues, and competing demandsBenefits: A rewarding career at CLBC comes with great benefits, including:Employer-paid extended health and dental planA BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributionsGenerous vacation plus additional personal daysPaid maternity/parental/adoption leaveLife insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disabilityWellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance ProgramProfessional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill developmentAccess to government discounts on travel, cell phones, and more!Additional Info:Regular overnight travel to communities and Head Office in Vancouver, as neededPossession of a Class 5 driver's licence and a clean driver's abstract is requiredSuccessful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record CheckAn eligibility list for internal candidates may be established.Closing date: September 7, 2026If your application is shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll have the opportunity to share more about your experience. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.