EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Community Engagement Coordinator

Term: One year with the ability to renew. 

Overview: 

The Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick (WNNB) provides high-quality scientific analysis and technical support to New Brunswick’s six Wolastoqey communities on resource development matters that impact Aboriginal and Treaty Rights. Our organization strives to protect these Rights and natural resources for future generations. Since our inception in 2017, WNNB has built a passionate and highly motivated team of technical and legal experts and a workplace that values interdisciplinary collaboration. To learn more about our organization, please visit wnnb.wolastoqey.ca. 

WNNB is searching for a motivated individual who is passionate about community engagement and highly organized. Reporting directly to the Nihkanatpat/Executive Director, the Community Engagement Coordinator will have the opportunity to work closely with WNNB member communities and be mentored in consultation work.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Coordination/Organization/Communication:

Facilitate Wolastoqey Community Engagement
Assist with planning Resource Development Consultation Coordinators (RDCC) and community Meetings.
Attend and present information at RDCC and community meetings.
Prepare correspondence including reports, letters, briefings and memos.
Establish relationships with WNNB member communities through ongoing community
engagements.

Community engagement and meetings for other files as they arise.
 

Education and Experience:

Personal suitability will be considered during the hiring process. WNNB may consider candidates that initially may not have all the experience and knowledge requirements. In that case, training and development opportunities will be identified for the candidate’s long-term success.
Undergraduate degree in liberal arts, communications, business, leadership, science, natural resource management, or a related field, or,
Two-year college diploma in any of the above fields and two years of related experience; or,
High school graduation and a minimum of five years of related experience.
 

Skills and Attributes:

Ability to prioritize, organize, to work independently and to perform well with minimal supervision
Willingness to work regularly and directly within First Nation communities
Ability to analyze complex information and provide critical assessment
Ability to use, and highly proficient with, Email and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Ability to learn quickly
Excellent work ethic, positive attitude and is outcome-driven
 

Also Considered an Asset:

Cultural resource knowledge
Experience with community engagement, planning events, etc.
Communications and marketing experience
Prior experience working with First Nations
Prior public speaking and/or workshop facilitation experience
Excellent leadership and communication skills
 

Operational Requirements:

Willingness and ability to travel.
Remuneration is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick offers competitive salary and benefits to our employees. Working location is 35 Dedham Street, Sitansisk (St. Mary’s First Nation, NB). Applications (Resume and cover letter) should be submitted in confidence via email, with the subject line “Community Engagement Coordinator” to: human.resources@wolastoqey.ca or via indeed.com. The deadline for applications is July 28, 2024.

WNNB hires based on merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, preference will be given to individuals with an Indigenous background as per section 42 of the Human Rights Code