Indigenous Relations Specialist

BC Energy Regulator

. Proactively develop respectful relationships with First Nations leadership and technical staff .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeFort St. John • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$83,312 - CA$94,992 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in relationship building with First Nations and Indigenous groups, alongside strong project management skills for coordinating community engagement and environmental stewardship initiatives. Proficient in navigating complex regulatory frameworks and facilitating multi-party negotiations in cross-cultural settings.

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Experience Working With First NationsKnowledge Of Indigenous IssuesProject Management SkillsMulti-Party FacilitationResearch And Analysis Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementResearch And AnalysisStatutory Decision-MakingEngagement ProcessesConflict ResolutionNegotiation SkillsCapacity Funding DevelopmentCommunity EngagementEnvironmental StewardshipLand Reclamation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsPublic Relations SkillsOrganizational SkillsCultural AgilityProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreeBachelor’s DegreeTechnical Diploma

Industry Keywords

Indigenous PeoplesConstitution Act Section 35(1)United Nations Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous PeoplesResource DevelopmentCross-Agency Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively develop respectful relationships with First Nations leadership and technical staff
Coordinate First Nations relations activities across the BCER, support multiple priorities, maintain records, and brief supervisors and senior management
Develop and coordinate capacity funding, community engagement, education programs, and special projects involving First Nations and Indigenous people in environmental stewardship, land reclamation, consultation, emergency response, and other regulatory activities
Liaise with internal subject matter experts and work across departments to coordinate, advise, and support First Nations issues and interests
Monitor internal and external projects and initiatives for consistency with BCER policies and strategic goals
Research and develop approaches to relationship building, business process improvement, Alignment of Laws processes, decision-making, engagement, communications, and related products
Develop, coordinate, implement, and monitor reconciliation projects and recommend improvements
Prepare written and oral communications, including presentations, briefing notes, blog posts, and newsletters, for internal and external audiences
Identify solutions and strategies for complex, sensitive issues and barriers to change with cross-agency implications
Represent the BCER on provincial committees and working groups
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field and three years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience; or Technical diploma in a related field and seven years of relevant experience
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
Experience working with First Nations and Indigenous groups
Knowledge of Indigenous issues, governance, case law, and effects of natural resource development on Indigenous people
Knowledge of Section 35(1) of the Constitution Act in relation to British Columbia and resource development
Knowledge of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and other relevant federal and provincial policies and legislation
Experience planning, developing, organizing, and managing concurrent projects with competing priorities and rigid deadlines
Knowledge of statutory decision-making, engagement, and relationship-building processes
Experience with interdepartmental coordination and professional multidisciplinary teams
Experience leading working groups or participating in committees
Experience in multi-party facilitation, negotiations, and conflict resolution in cross-cultural settings with Indigenous groups, stakeholders, and/or government
Experience in research and analysis related to land use or resource management
Excellent public relations, communication, presentation, and organizational skills
Ability to handle highly confidential matters
Ability to examine data, draw conclusions, and solve problems
Ability to anticipate, identify, clarify, assess, and resolve issues and situations quickly
Cultural agility, change management, problem solving and judgement, strategic orientation, and team building competencies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent full-time employment based on a 35-hour work week
An additional 10.75% Job Family Market Multiplier added to the posted salary
An additional 3% Location Allowance for employees based in Fort St John, Dawson Creek, Prince George, and Terrace
An additional 13% Location Allowance for employees based in Fort Nelson
Hybrid Office Model: work from both a home office and a designated BCER office location
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals
Equal employment opportunity workplace