Applications & Operations Division

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1 First Nations Liaison Officer BC Oil & Gas Commission Fort St John - Grid 27 - $72, $82, Posted salary includes a JFMM Allowance of 10% & a Location Allowance of 3% Applications & Operations Division The First Nations Liaison Officer represents the Commission and supports/protects Crown interests and obligations through facilitating development and maintenance of productive working relationships between First Nations and corporate interests in the oil and gas industry. Qualifications Consideration will be given to those with: Master s degree in related field and three years related experience ~or~ Bachelor s degree in a related field and five years related experience ~or~ Technical diploma in related field and eight years related experience ~or~ An equivalent combination of education, training and experience: Preference will be given to qualified applicants who demonstrate: Broad project or policy experience related to environmental or natural resource management Working with First Nations or stakeholders to resolve land use conflicts Project management including research and policy and program development. Leading, or participating in facilitations and conflict resolution with First Nation communities or stakeholders, and government Dealing with a wide range of resource users such as government, industry, special interest groups and the public; Preference may be given to those with experience in the oil and gas industry as it relates to First Nations issues In submitting your application, you confirm you have reviewed the following job description for a complete list of duties and qualifications. We encourage all applicants to apply, even if they do not currently meet the qualifications as an employee development plan may be established for lesser qualified applicants to progress to the full working level. Classification and salary will be based on level of education, experience and training requirements. An eligibility list may be established. Occasional overtime work may be required. To submit your application, please select the Apply Now button within the posting. After clicking the button, you will be required to fill in your name, address, contact information, working status in Canada, and attach your resume and cover letter (only Microsoft Word or PDF documents can be attached). For additional information regarding this position, please contact Recruitment at (250) You are also encouraged to view the Commission Website. Competition Number: Closing Date: December 15, 2014 For More Information: Recruitment MAILING Avenue Fort St John BC V1J 6M7 T F

2 OIL AND GAS COMMISSION POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE First Nations Liaison Officer POSITION #: DIVISION/UNIT: Applications & Operations / Permitting & Authorizations/Resource Stewardship & Major Projects LOCATION: SUPERVISOR S TITLE: Operations Manager POSITION #: SUPERVISOR S CLASSIFICATION: APPROVED CLASSIFICATION: ENTERED BY: /573098/ / Fort St John / Prince George / Smithers /573092/ / Excluded LOCATION: Fort St John Grid 27 Joey Lynn Anderson CLASS CODE: PHONE NUMBER: PROGRAM The BC Oil and Gas Commission (Commission) is an independent, single-window regulatory agency with responsibilities for regulating oil and gas operations in British Columbia, including exploration, development, pipeline transportation and reclamation. The Commission s core roles include reviewing and assessing applications for industry activity, consulting with First Nations, ensuring industry complies with provincial legislation and cooperating with partner agencies. The public interest is protected through the objectives of ensuring public safety, protecting the environment, conserving petroleum resources and ensuring equitable participation in production. PURPOSE OF POSITION The First Nations Liaison Officer represents the Commission and supports/protects Crown interests and obligations through facilitating development and maintenance of productive working relationships between First Nations and corporate interests in the oil and gas industry. This position provides technical advice and assistance to First Nations groups concerning Commission programs, government policy and processes such as are required to promote industry investment in oil and gas exploration and pipeline development and management in ways intended to secure and safeguard the aims, aspirations and rights of all parties; conducting consultation, negotiation and mediation processes to foster project specific agreements between First Nations and corporate investors as they apply to exploration, production and pipeline projects on Crown Lands with First Nations interests. Leading a small team, this position also provides leadership and advice to Commission staff to support the statutory decision making process within the Permitting and Authorizations department. NATURE OF WORK AND POSITION LINKS Working to promote and foster strong working relationships with First Nations who have cultural interests in British Columbia. Render guidance and direction to Commission management and technical staff in respect to First Nations perspectives around cultural and heritage concerns as they pertain to the Commission s business objectives as well as all relevant federal/provincial legislation affecting its operations. The position maintains communication with PS staff, Regulatory Affairs staff, MAILING 6534 Airport Road Fort St John BC V1J 4M6 T F

3 Compliance and Enforcement staff, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas staff, First Nations representatives and industry representatives. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES / DELIVERABLES 1. Leads and supports consultative processes with First Nations and corporate representatives to facilitate development of terms and conditions acceptable to First Nations, corporate investors and the Crown in respect to oil, gas and pipeline project proposals affecting Crown Lands with First Nations interests (60%): (a) Leads and supports Commission staff in consultative processes with First Nations, (b) Ensures that the Commission s legal obligation to consult First Nations related to potential adverse impacts to their rights recognized and affirmed under Section 35(1) of the Constitution are met through appropriate consultation processes; (c) Represents the Commission in meetings with First Nations Chiefs and Councils to consult on complex applications as part of the consultation process. (d) Makes recommendations to the SDM on conditions to accommodate potential impacts to First Nation rights and title. (e) Provides consultation to First Nations representatives to encourage consolidation of their project related to economic, social and cultural aims in a manner and framework appropriate for discussion and negotiation with industry officials; (f) Promotes/facilitates/leads discussion and negotiation between concerned First Nations representatives and industry officials to encourage mutually acceptable settlements; working with the parties individually and together to mediate issues in dispute on issues that have been elevated in the consultation process, (g) Oversees the maintenance of the integrity of consultative processes between First Nations and corporate investors as they pertain to industry specific applications; (h) Guides First Nations and industry representatives to agreements that meet the letter and spirit of prevailing federal/provincial legislation and existing Agreements between the Commission and First Nations groups when issues are elevated in the consultation process; (i) Documents meetings and discussions between First Nations and Commission staff, industry and other interested parties (e.g., local and regional governments, the business community, etc.) as they pertain to the implementation and management of industry sponsored projects. 2. Develops and maintains working relationships with First Nations and industry representatives to facilitate the on-going identification and resolution of their respective concerns affecting substantive and sensitive issues that influence the Commission s business objectives (15%): (a) cultivates development of and working relationships between the Commission, First Nations and industry to build trust and respect among First Nations and stakeholders often having dissimilar objectives and interests; (b) interprets OGC management policies, Agreements and processes to First Nations leaders and their representatives in a manner free of technical/engineering language and ambiguities; (c) identifies and evaluates potential partnering arrangements between the Commission, First Nations and industry and works with appropriate officials within and outside the Commission to enhance First Nations participation in emerging socio-economic developments. 3. Provides advice and direction to Commission management and staff regarding First Nations issues and concerns and participates in planning processes for their resolution (15%): (a) Ensures Commission management is kept current with pending and/or evolving issues affecting First Nations/Commission interface; (b) Provides technical support information for cooperative agreements between First Nations and Page 2 of 6

4 the Commission; (c) Participates in meetings between Commission staff and First Nations to develop strategies to achieve common goals; (d) Represents the Commission on committees involving other ministries and agencies and other governments to address First Nations issues; (e) Participates in development of interim measures agreements, MOU s (new or revised) or other agreements for First Nations involvement with the Commission; (f) Works with First Nations leaders to develop and deliver job related training programs and promoting aboriginal employment and opportunity for work joint ventures between First Nations and industry (g) Develops processes to assist the Commission with identifying aboriginal rights as an essential feature to Commission business planning processes. (j) Identifies Commission staff training needs related to aboriginal issues and cross cultural awareness and participates in development and delivery of appropriate training activities. (k) Represents the Commission in substantive discussions with First Nations representatives, industry officials etc. 4. Performs other duties, such as but not limited to: (10%) (a) Delivering presentations to First Nations, industry, Commission staff and other interested parties; (b) Responding to general inquiries on aboriginal issues. (c) Researching and organizing information to promote First Nations participation in Oil and Gas development opportunities. DIRECT SUPERVISION (i.e., responsibility for signing the employee appraisal form) Role # of Regular # of Auxiliary Directly supervises staff 1-2 Varies Supervises staff through subordinate supervisors Varies Varies PROJECT /TEAM LEADERSHIP OR TRAINING Role # of # of Role Supervises students or volunteers Provides formal training to other staff varies Lead project teams varies Assigns, monitors & examines the work of staff varies FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY WORKING CONDITIONS/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Possess and maintain a valid B.C. Driver s Licence. Frequent travel throughout the Province and to remote locations. Ability to operate four wheel drive vehicles and ATV s. Willingness to work evenings and weekends, as required. Work in the field in adverse weather conditions. Page 3 of 6

5 PREPARED BY NAME: Tom Ouellette / Natasha Horsman EMPLOYEE SIGN OFF NAME: DATE: DATE: May 29, 2014 EXCLUDED MANAGER AUTHORIZATION I confirm that: 1. the accountabilities / deliverables were assigned to this position effective: May 29, the information in this position description reflects the actual work performed. 3. a copy has / will be provided to the incumbent(s). NAME: Tom Ouellette / Natasha Horsman SIGNATURE: DATE: ORGANIZATION CHART Commissioner Chief Operating Officer Deputy Commissioner, Resource Stewardship & Major Projects Operations Manager First Nations Liaison Officer Deputy Commissioner, Permitting & Authorizations Executive Director Operations Manager First Nations Liaison Officer (TOPIC POSITION) SELECTION CRITERIA Education: Master s degree in related field and three years related experience ~or~ Bachelor s degree in a related field and five years related experience ~or~ Technical diploma in related field and eight years related experience ~or~ An equivalent combination of education, training and experience: Aboriginal Studies Natural Resource Management Land Use Planning Education in: Land Use Management Public Administration Geography Resource Economics Environmental Management Land and Resource Management Broad project or policy experience related to environmental or natural resource management Working with First Nations or stakeholders to resolve land use conflicts Project management including research and policy and program development. Experience in: Leading, or participating in facilitations and conflict resolution with First Nation communities or stakeholders, and government Dealing with a wide range of resource users such as government, industry, special interest groups and the public; Page 4 of 6

6 Managing multiple projects and assignments Preference may be given to those with experience in the oil and gas industry as it relates to First Nations issues Knowledge of: Relevant federal, provincial, municipal and First Nations regulatory policies, processes and programs; Operations of First Nations governments; Aboriginal issues generally and the relationship between aboriginal issues and the mandate of the Commission; Aboriginal law, including research, data collection and issues management; First Nations assertions to rights and titles; Skills & Abilities: Strong presentation skills; Ability to exercise judgment and sensitivity in complex and politically sensitive issues; Excellent public relations and communications skills; excellent ability to communicate both orally and in writing; Ability to work with limited direction/supervision; Ability to work under pressure and changing priorities; Ability to determine risk as it relates to First Nations rights or title; current, high level environmental issues; Oil & Gas Commission Act, Petroleum and Natural Gas Act, Pipeline Act and other legislation related to the oil and gas industry; Processes for the approval of licenses and permits; Commission programs and structure; High-level planning principles and tools; Ability to meet and deal with members of the public and First Nations communities, industry officials, and senior government officials; Ability to prepare clear, concise documents, reports and correspondence for management on a wide range of issues using various pieces of software; Ability to maintain confidentiality requirements. Making decisions in situations where there may be no favorable outcome KEY COMPETENCIES Service Orientation displaying a desire to identify and serve customers/clients, who may include the public, colleagues, partners (e.g. educational institutes, non-government organizations, etc.), coworkers, peers, branches, ministries/agencies and other government organizations and focusing one's efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of such customers/clients. Results Orientation showing concern for surpassing a standard of excellence, be it one's own past performance (striving for improvement); an objective measure (achievement orientation); challenging goals one has set; or even improving or surpassing what has already been done (continuous improvement). Teamwork and Cooperation demonstrating the ability to work co-operatively within diverse teams, work groups and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals. Analytical Thinking is the ability to comprehend a situation by breaking it down into its components and identifying key or underlying complex issues. It implies the ability to systematically organize and compare the various aspects of a problem or situation and determine cause-and-effect relationships ( if then ) to resolve problems in a sound, decisive manner. Checks to ensure the validity or accuracy of all information. Page 5 of 6

7 Concern for Order reflects an underlying drive to reduce uncertainty in the surrounding environment. It is expressed as monitoring and checking work or information, insisting on clarity of roles and functions, etc. Expertise includes the motivation to expand and use technical knowledge or to distribute workrelated knowledge to others. Developing Others involves a genuine intent to foster the long-term learning or development of others through coaching, managing performance and mentoring. Its focus is on developmental intent and effect rather than on a formal role of training. For this competency to be considered, the individual s actions should be driven by a genuine desire to develop others, rather than by a need to transfer adequate skills to complete tasks. Page 6 of 6