Intermediate Traditional Knowledge Facilitator - ( 2400003D )
Description
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environment talent on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Our Indigenous Services team specializes in Indigenous engagement support, Indigenous traditional knowledge and land use studies, and the integration of Indigenous knowledge into environmental impact assessments across Canada. We have provided cultural resources planning, management, assessment and mitigation services to private sector resource developers, all levels of government, non-governmental groups, and Indigenous communities. We practice respectful collection and interpretation of information in collaboration with Indigenous groups.
Stantec’s Indigenous Services team has an opportunity for an Intermediate Facilitator. This position is located in one of our Ontario offices.
Your Key Responsibilities
Liaising with project managers and other departments as well as internal and external clients to ensure the delivery of objectives.
Leading Indigenous Services project teams.
Undertaking and coordinating proposal writing activities.
Project management including the creation and management of project budgets and schedules.
Conducting Indigenous knowledge and traditional land use studies, including interviews and field studies.
Reporting, documentation and quality review.
Completing assessments for regulatory applications.
Completion of projects efficiently within allocated budgets and timelines.
Providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Experience in team leadership and project management.
Experience in Indigenous community engagement and in presenting to a variety of audiences including Indigenous and industry clients, regulatory authorities and technical teams.
Experience in environmental impact assessments.
Knowledge of Indigenous cultural, historical, and political context in Canada.
Demonstrated listening and problem-solving skills to assist in decision-making and provide expertise to clients and peers.
Ability to work seamlessly with multidisciplinary project teams and execute projects collaboratively.
Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Attention to detail and exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Periodic short-term, regional travel expectations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree and/or diploma in a relevant discipline (Indigenous studies, anthropology, sociology, geography, archaeology and/or environmental sciences)
Relevant consulting experience is an asset, particularly in community-based research or environmental planning.
1 to 3 years of experience related to Indigenous engagement and/or environmental project development, coordination, and implementation.
Previous experience undertaking environmental impact assessments, such as the Class EA process, the TPAP process, and/or the Ontario Energy Board/Canada Energy Regulator/Impact Assessment Act processes is preferred.
Industry-specific safety training certificates and cultural safety training are an asset
Environmental, socioeconomics or public health assessment experience is an asset
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Waterloo
Other Locations : Canada-Ontario
Organization : BC-1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Jan 10, 2024, 12:07:58 PM
Req ID: 2400003D
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