Senior Discipline Lead

Job title:

Senior Discipline Lead

Company

Goldbeck Recruiting

Job description

Senior Discipline LeadVictoria, BCAbout the client:Our client is a professional services and research firm that works with indigenous communities across Canada. They are looking for a Senior Discipline Lead, Anthropology to join their fast-growing team in downtown Victoria. They promote a strong team environment and look for leaders to help their organization grow and develop. Much of their work supports the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (“UNDRIP”) with a focus on Aboriginal rights and title, land use and occupancy studies, socio-economic studies, land use planning, stakeholder engagement, and industry and community relations.Qualifications:

• MA in Anthropology (PhD preferred)
• 10+ years of experience working with Indigenous communities, government, and/or industry.
• Experience working on-site or in the field with Indigenous and remote communities.
• 5+ years of experience mentoring junior staff.
• Report writing.
• Primary research and analysis
• Project management experience
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Able to conduct oneself professionally and demonstrate confidentiality, diplomacy, and tact in a wide variety of situations.
• Uphold the organizations QA/QC Policy and Guide
• Able to conduct senior review of reports and figures.
• Able to establish and maintain productive and positive relationships with Indigenous governments and community members.
• Able to operate all-terrain equipment is an asset.
• Able to work within a multi-disciplinary project team environment .
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness
• Environmental assessment knowledge or experience is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (e.g., interviewing, note-taking, and letter and report writing)
• Highly motivated to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and to plan and organize numerous projects.
• Informed about Indigenous issues in Western Canada (historical and contemporary)
• Promotes a safety culture and possesses strong safety management skills.
• Strong research skills

Expected salary

Location

Victoria, BC

Job date

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:31:16 GMT

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