Fraser Basin Council Society

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Assistant Program Manager, Flood Management

Position Term:  Full-time (37.5 hours per week), one year contract  September 15, 2022, to September 30, 2023

Salary Range: $60-70K annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package

Application Deadline:            August 15, 2022 (5:00 pm PDT)

Estimated Starting Date:       September 15, 2022

 

The Fraser Basin Council Society (FBC) is a non-profit organization that works to advance sustainability in BC. We are seeking an Assistant Program Manager to support our Flood Management team. The position is based in our Vancouver office and delivered through a hybrid working arrangement (home and office).

Position Overview  

The primary functions of the position are to: 1) provide management assistance in the implementation of a Floodplain Mapping initiative in BC and 2) support the development of the Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy.

Essential Job Functions and Duties

Under supervision of the Director, Water Programs, the Assistant Program Manager, Flood Management will have responsibilities that include the following:

• Project Management – Manage and deliver multiple, complex projects related to flood hazard and risk assessment, technical or policy analysis and flood planning. Responsibilities include:
  • Planning and administering Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals processes
  • Managing contractors (e.g., engineering, planning and other professional services); monitoring and reporting on budgets, timeline, overall progress and deliverables to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget; and working with consultants to address issues that arise
  • Reviewing and commenting on draft reports prepared by consultants
  • Providing timely reports internally and to funders
• Planning – Contribute to different types of planning, which may include:
  • Project/work planning and scoping
  • Engagement and process planning 
• Content Development – Apply knowledge to develop and contribute to program content that is related to the development of the Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy, which may include:
  • Managing or undertaking research and analysis to support the development of the strategy
  • Managing (e.g., organizing, synthesizing and presenting on) participant input and technical information to support internal and external discussions and decision-making
  • Developing content in a variety of formats such as briefings, memos, reports, presentation materials, website updates and other public-facing communications products
• Outreach, Engagement and Liaison – Support project outreach and engagement activities, including:
  • Serving as a liaison among contractors, advisors, stakeholders and the FBC team
  • Organizing, supporting and facilitating advisory processes, committee meetings, workshops and other engagement processes with First Nations, federal provincial and local governments as well as non-government organizations
  • Providing logistics planning, technical support, facilitation and notetaking for in-person and virtual meetings and events
• General –  Maintain a current understanding of key issues and opportunities that are relevant to FBC’s mandate with a specific focus on those related to flooding in BC and Canada

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in:
  • project and contractor management (including project planning, RFP processes, contract management, financial administration and liaison with consultants)
  • plan or policy development and/or
  • stakeholder engagement and multi-interest facilitation
• University degree, preferably in engineering, planning, public policy, geography, resource and environmental management or other relevant fields
• Demonstrated skills in managing complex projects, tasks, timelines and budgets
• Experience in planning and delivering meetings, workshops and other events (online and in-person), including small group facilitation and use of engagement tools and platforms (including but not limited to Zoom and MS Teams)
• Ability to analyze, synthesize and summarize large volumes of complex information into briefing documents, meeting/workshop notes, reports and presentations for a variety of audiences
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people from diverse jurisdictions, organizations and sectors 
• Tact, diplomacy and comfort serving as an objective facilitator
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team, take initiative, manage time and complete tasks efficiently under minimal supervision
• Attention to detail in all aspects of work
• Knowledge and experience pertaining to river and coastal flood hazards and risk, flood management issues and challenges, and legislative and regulatory frameworks, policies, practices and jurisdictions relevant to flood management, preferably in British Columbia
• Familiarity with government processes and systems (legislation, funding, etc.) in BC and Canada
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, presentation tools, online collaboration tools and file sharing platforms
• Skills, qualifications, and experience in the following (assets):
• flood-related engineering, planning and/or policy analysis 
• working with multiple jurisdictions, sectors and disciplines across the Lower Mainland
• experience with First Nations participation and engagement
• working in GIS and managing / sharing datasets
• supervision of staff

Salary, Benefits & Work Environment

The salary range for this position is $60-70K annually. FBC offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, which includes medical, dental and insurance coverage, an RRSP contribution matching program and professional development support.

FBC has a vaccination and masking policy requirement for all current and future employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the current time, staff have the option of working remotely from home and / or working from the office where social distancing between colleagues can be implemented.

Our organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be given consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities

 

Application Instructions

Please send your resume and a cover letter to careers@fraserbasin.bc.ca.

Application deadline: August 15, 2022 (5:00 pm PDT).

While we are grateful for all applications submitted, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

 

About the Fraser Basin Council

The Fraser Basin Council (FBC) is a charitable non-profit society that brings people together to advance sustainability in British Columbia.  Our vision is for “Social well-being supported by a vibrant economy and sustained by a healthy environment.”

Strategic priorities of FBC are to build sustainable and resilient communities, take action on climate change, and support healthy watersheds and water resources.  For the past 25 years, we have undertaken a wide range of collaborative, multi-sector initiatives. Our work includes programs on flood management, community wildfire planning, air quality improvement, energy efficiency, green transportation, watershed planning and youth climate action projects.

For more information, please visit our website.

We are grateful at the Fraser Basin Council Society to live and work on the unceded, ancestral territories of the Indigenous Nations of British Columbia.