Manager, Intergovernmental Relations, First Nations Fisheries Council

FNFC is a unique, progressive, and dynamic organization passionate about advocating for First Nations interests as they pertain to fisheries and aquatic ecosystems in BC. Guided by the BC First Nations Fisheries Action Plan, working in partnership with First Nations in B.C., FNFC’s mission is to support, protect, and advance the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) as it pertains to fisheries and related aboriginal title, treaty, and fisheries rights. We do this by developing the appropriate governance structures, forming collaborative relationships among regional First Nations organizations, and work together to build structures to support a coherent voice on fisheries and aquatic resources matters.
DUTIES:
Working closely with the Senior Manager and Program Managers, the successful candidate will:

• Exercise diplomacy and respect of confidential information
• Support implementation of sector activities, including planning of governance steering committee meetings, implementation of government relations plans, and planning of workshops
• Work closely with other Mangers and the Senior Management team to ensure program implementation is consistent with strategic development of the organization
• Support FNFC organizational development through identification of funding opportunities
• Oversee management of Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator
• Liaise and build positive working relationships with government agencies, including both federal and provincial governments, on collaborative activities, and program design and implementation
• Prepare comprehensive reports, discussion papers and briefing notes, and support the development of other written internal and external communications
• Develop and manage workplans, budgets, and reporting requirements
• Support development of communications to advance strategic objectives of FNFC

Requirements
Preferred qualifications include the following:

• A skilled writer who is an independent self-starter, values collaboration
• A knowledgeable manager who understands BC First Nations relations and environmental issues
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• A relationship builder
• Post-secondary degree in public administration, Indigenous studies, environmental studies, resource management, or a related field, plus minimum five years of experience
• A manager who can work equally effectively in policy development, advocacy and program delivery
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder and government relations
• Strong budget management/forecasting; human resource skills including planning; and the ability to develop workplans
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Benefits
Salary range: $70,000 to $80,000.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates of Indigenous ancestry.
Work format: Hybrid.
Application deadline: We are accepting rolling applications until the position is filled.
Check status of the search process here: https://www.gerardsearch.com/searches.html
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Thank-you for your interest in working with FNFC.