The North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society is seeking a Cumulative Effects Coordinator to work with the Marine Plan Partnership (MaPP) North Coast Technical Team in Prince Rupert. The successful applicant will report jointly to the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations and North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society and will work to implement cumulative effects priority strategies identified in the North Coast Marine Plan.

Overview

The North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society is a non-profit society comprised of five member Tsimshian Nations:  Gitxaala, Metlakatla, Kitsumkalum, Gitga’at, Kitselas, and partners with the Haisla Nation. The Society was established in 2005 to enable First Nation communities on British Columbia’s North Coast and Lower Skeena River to collaborate on projects where they share common values. The NCSFNSS works on technical issues related to fisheries science policy and marine use planning processes by working with First Nations governments, the Province of British Columbia, and the Government of Canada.

The Marine Plan Partnership is a collaborative process for implementing marine plans completed in 2015 for the coastal and marine areas of four sub-regions of British Columbia.  MaPP is a partnership between the Province of British Columbia, the Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative, the North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society, Central Coast Indigenous Resource Alliance, Council of Haida Nation and the Nanwakolas Council. The partnership includes 18 member First Nations (the MaPP Partners).

The MaPP North Coast Marine Plan was developed jointly by the Province of British Columbia and the Gitga’at, Gitxaala, Haisla, Kitselas, Kitsumkalum, and Metlakatla First Nations, represented by the North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society.

Position Summary

This is a full-time position of approximately 35 hours per week. The successful applicant will complete work that supports the implementation of cumulative effects priority strategies identified in the MaPP North Coast Marine Plan. The deliverables will focus on work plan development and management, workshop coordination, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Scope of Work
Accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:

Coordinate and lead the implementation and monitoring of the MaPP Cumulative Effects Framework for assessing the regional cumulative effects of marine resource development to inform decision-making.
Create an inventory of marine based cumulative effects research and processes completed or underway in British Columbia and elsewhere.
Coordinate and lead various projects related to addressing marine and resource issues at the strategic, landscape and watershed scale of resolution.
Develop and implement project plans including preparation of Terms of Reference, work plans, approval process and monitoring framework.
Prepare monthly progress reports.
Develop and promote partnerships with officials from all levels of government, cumulative effects specialists, First Nations representatives and stakeholders to obtain input on cumulative effects assessment issues.
Coordinate stakeholder engagement processes, including meeting and workshop planning, and summary reports.
Develop communication tools to support external communications and engagement activities, such as newsletters and presentations as required.
Coordinate activities with resource inventory and data management specialists and other required parties.
Use a rigorous scientific approach to selecting valued ecosystem components, choosing evaluation metrics and data sources, and assigning conservation risk to the component or species.
Manage and resolve issues arising from the planning and implementation phases of a cumulative effects assessment.
Lead, participate in, and facilitate a variety of committees, round table discussions, technical and public meetings.
Develop recommendations and prepare technical and policy reports for various audiences, as required.
Advise on how to make operational and strategic plans consistent with the assessment of the cumulative effects of resource management activities.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Bachelors degree in anthropology, geography, economics, marine biology, oceanography, natural resource management, marine resource planning, environmental studies, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience or Masters degree in a similar field with a minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
Experience in public, multi-sectoral planning and/or collaborative management processes within a natural resource context.
Experience with cumulative effects assessments and/ or environmental assessments an asset.
Experience in chairing or administering work groups of committees through multiple events or across an extended process (for example, more than 3 months) an asset.
Experience working in multiâ€Âdisciplinary teams and with stakeholders, including facilitation and conflict resolution.
Experience working with First Nations’ governments an asset.
Demonstrated successful project and contract management experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly and concisely for diverse audiences.
Experience writing and reviewing technical documents.
Ability to organize and manage own workload under limited direction, adapting to changing priorities and competing demands.
Advanced computer skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are mandatory.

Terms
Status: The Cumulative Effects Coordinator will work from the North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society office in Prince Rupert.
Period:  Two year with possibility of extension.
Review: Review will occur at 3 months and annually to assess suitability and workload, adjustments will be made as required.
Salary:  Negotiable. Compensation will depend on qualifications and experience. Salary range $75,000 to $90,000.
Benefits:  North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society has a generous group benefit plan offered after completion of the 3 month probationary period.
Location: Prince Rupert, British Columbia.
Travel: Occasional travel will be expected within the MaPP region. Travel expenses must be pre-approved, and will be paid by the North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society office.