Full job description
Company Background:
Welcome to Splatsin. Our magnificent territory stretches from the B.C./Alberta border near the Yellowhead Pass to the plateau west of the Fraser River, southeast to the Arrow Lakes and to the upper reaches of the Columbia River. The Splatsin are the southernmost tribe of the Secwépemc Nation, the largest Interior Salish speaking First Nation in Canada.
Position Purpose:
Under the supervision of the Splatsin Band Administrator and the Title & Rights Territorial Water Manager, the Water Security Co-Ordinator is responsible for liaising within the Splatsin government and with external water management organizations to progress Splatsin on-reserve water security initiatives.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Water Security
- Lead the development and implementation of Splatsin water security strategies, plans, and policies.
- Work collaboratively with all Splatsin Departments to align operational water management with long-term water security and governance objectives.
- Coordinate closely with the Title and Rights Team to ensure water initiatives advance Splatsin title, rights, jurisdiction, and laws.
- Support the protection and assertion of Splatsin water rights and interests in regulatory, planning, and negotiation processes.
Water & Wastewater Projects and Project-Specific Engagement
- Provide strategic oversight and guidance for water and wastewater infrastructure and planning projects within Splatsin Territory.
- Support the development of participatory and governance-based agreements related to water and wastewater projects, ensuring alignment with Splatsin title, rights, laws, and community priorities.
- Work closely with internal departments, and the Territorial Water Manager to ensure project approaches and engagement plans reflect Splatsin governance expectations.
- Ensure project engagement processes are meaningful, transparent, and culturally appropriate throughout all phases of project development and implementation.
- Facilitate project proposals, schedules, and key deliverables to ensure engagement commitments and governance requirements are met and documented.
Planning, Policy & Technical Oversight
- Facilitate watershed planning, source water protection, and integrated water management initiatives.
- Review federal, provincial, and regional water legislation, policies, plans, and wastewater management.
- Guide, review, and manage technical studies, hydrological assessments, monitoring programs, and consultant work related to water.
- Ensure water considerations and Splatsin priorities are integrated into land use planning, environmental assessments, and referral responses.
Engagement & Intergovernmental Relations
- Represent Splatsin in government-to-government discussions with federal, provincial, regional, and local governments on water-related matters, in coordination with internal teams.
- Participate in intergovernmental and regional watershed forums alongside the Territorial Water Manager, as appropriate.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with neighboring Secwépemc Nations, agencies, and municipalities to support watershed-scale collaboration.
- Prepare strategic briefing notes, reports, and budgets for supervisor approval.
Community Engagement, Knowledge Integration & Capacity Building
- Support Nation-wide and community-led engagement on water security priorities and long-term stewardship initiatives.
- Work respectfully with Splatsin Elders and Knowledge Keepers to support the integration of Splatsin knowledge, laws, and values into water planning and governance processes.
- Translate technical, policy, and legal information into clear, accessible materials for community members and internal staff through effective communication.
Position requirements:
- Post-secondary education in water resources, environmental planning, natural resource management, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in water management, water planning, or environmental governance.
- Demonstrated experience working with or for Indigenous Nations, governments, or organizations.
- Strong understanding of water governance frameworks in British Columbia.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and analytical skills.
Preferred/Assets
- Experience supporting Indigenous water rights, title, or self-governance initiatives.
- Knowledge of watershed science, hydrology, or source water protection.
- Experience managing consultants, projects, or funding agreements.
- Understanding of Secwépemc culture and governance, or a strong commitment to learning.
Core Competencies:
- Collaborative leadership and teamwork
- Strategic and systems thinking
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Accountability and project coordination
- Cultural humility and respect
Additional Requirements:
- Current BC driver’s license.
- Clean Criminal Record
- Vulnerable Record Check
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00-$37.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
