The Indigenous Management Board (IMB) is looking for a dedicated Elders Committee Coordinator who is motivated to work in a highly dynamic and collaborative multi-team environment. Reporting to the Program Manager of the IMB Secretariat, the Elders Committee Coordinator will be responsible for establishing, coordinating, and hosting the IMB Elders Committee, made up of one Elder from each of the eleven member Nations of the IMB. The IMB Secretariat has received funds to support up to six IMB Elders committee meetings over the next eight months, including four virtual and two in-person meetings.
The IMB is a collaboration of eleven First Nations, being: Quw’utsun Nation (Cowichan Tribes, Halalt First Nation, Lyackson First Nation, Penelakut Tribe, and Stz’uminus First Nation), Malahat Nation, Pauquachin First Nation, Snuneymuxw First Nation, Tsawout First Nation and the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (representing Tsartlip First Nation and Tseycum First Nation). The purpose of the IMB is to take back the Nations’ roles, responsibilities and authorities over the territories and waters and to collaborate on issues of shared interest with regards to Parks Canada initiatives and operations. The IMB is developing a Shared Vision for how leadership and communities of the Nations will work together to achieve these objectives.
The IMB, Parks Canada, and the Province of British Columbia have created a Steering Committee to conduct a feasibility assessment for the proposed national marine conservation area reserve (NMCAR) in the southern Strait of Georgia of British Columbia. The IMB is also involved in negotiations regarding the management of Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, and broader marine governance approaches.
The IMB is committed to respecting diversity within our team and developing capacity within the eleven First Nations we represent. We encourage all First Nations applicants to self-identify in our recruitment processes. Pursuant to Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act, preference will be given to First Nations candidates.
