Mediate BC is a dynamic and innovative place to work. Our staff work remotely from communities across the lands of many Indigenous peoples, unceded, unsurrendered and treaty.
We are proud to serve the collaborative conflict resolution needs of the province. We are also proud to be a certified Living Wage Employer.
Mediate BC is a not-for-profit organization that leads, promotes, and facilitates mediation and other conflict resolution processes throughout British Columbia. We provide people with practical, accessible, and affordable choices to prevent, manage and resolve disputes.
We are looking for a permanent, part-time (up to 10 hours/week) Indigenous Initiatives Lead to work remotely.
The Indigenous Initiatives Lead (the Lead) takes a leading role in Mediate BC’s work with First Nations, Indigenous communities and organizations, and projects impacting Indigenous people, families, and communities.
The Lead reports to the Executive Director and will coordinate with them in matters relating to strategy or project development.
The Lead will carry out the following responsibilities:
The Lead will have:
The Lead will be able to:
Reports to: Executive Director
Hours: Part-time, up to 10 hours per week based on needs
Salary: $38-$50/hour based on qualifications
Status: Contractor working from home/remotely
Start Date: As soon as possible
Mediate BC is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the peoples and communities that we serve across British Columbia. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour applicants, all genders, nationalities, and persons with disabilities. By embracing diversity, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives.
Preference for this position may be given to Indigenous candidates in accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code.
Interested candidates please send a resume and cover letter to Sharon Sutherland with the subject line “Indigenous Initiatives Lead” by October 24, 2022.
Mediate BC serves communities across the lands of many Indigenous peoples, unceded, unsurrendered, and treaty. We are committed to advancing Indigenous sovereignty, inherent rights and self-determination. In order to do this, we commit to deepening our understanding of the histories and cultures of Indigenous peoples and the ongoing effects of colonization. Further, we commit to developing meaningful dialogue and relationships founded on respect.