Practice Advisor, Indigenous Relations (Temporary) Select Island Locations 2025.204

Victoria - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are proud to be selected as one of B.C.s Top Employers once again!

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience knowledge and passion in a meaningful way CLBC is the place for you!

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Lives filled with possibilities in welcoming communities.

Term/Status: Auxiliary Full-time - anticipated 70 hours bi-weekly to June 30 2026
Classification/Salary: Social Program Officer R27 / position starts at $45.48 hourly
Team: Indigenous Relations
Location: Victoria Nanaimo or Courtenay (hybrid upon completion of a 6-month probation period)

Visit our Careers at CLBC page to learn more about working at CLBC what we offer and tips for the interview process.

CLBC continues to work to develop trusting relationships with Indigenous individuals communities agencies and governments and is committed to:

Encouraging qualified Indigenous people to apply for staff positions at CLBC through identifying and removing barriers
Developing trusting relationships with Indigenous communities and discussing their strengths needs and how CLBC can provide support
Identifying Indigenous adults now living outside their home community and finding ways to reconnect them
Increasing the cultural competency of CLBC staff to work with and alongside Indigenous peoples

At CLBC we are committed to fostering a diverse equitable inclusive and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills including women Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities racialized people and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ2IA. For accommodation needs please contact at any stage of the hiring process.

About the opportunity:

As a Practice Advisor Indigenous Relations at CLBC you will support initiatives aimed at increasing cultural safety within CLBC and influence Indigenous community inclusion strategies across the sector. You will provide province-wide leadership working closely with Head Office Departments and Regional Operations to develop innovative approaches to advancing CLBCs relationships with First Nations Metis and Inuit partners Urban indigenous agencies individuals and communities.

This dynamic position is responsible for developing CLBCs capacity to understand and respond to the needs of Indigenous individuals and their families who live within or outside of Indigenous communities including urban and rural communities. This includes providing practice consultation and planning guidance to regional operations staff with an Indigenous cultural lens; coordinating trainings at the team or region level and providing expert knowledge for the implementation of cross-government policy agreements.

To succeed in this role you:

Are agile in your approach and methodology and can move fluidly from support to project leadership translating local issues into change opportunities working effectively with Regional and Executive leadership
have a high level of knowledge and understanding of BC Indigenous issues including the history and impact of residential schools intersections of disability with culture and steps to implement the Provincial Governments mandated Calls to Action
have a familiarity with the structure and operation of developmental disability supports and services in BC
understand different learning styles and corresponding communication strategies
are familiar with the elements of Indigenous meeting protocols including circles elder participation etc.
understand program and policy development
understand trauma-informed practice and Indigenous-specific anti-racism

What youll bring:

Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelors degree in a related field and preferably a minimum of five years of experience working in both the government systems and with Indigenous Peoples in the community
An understanding of the various jurisdictions is critical
An equivalent combination of relevant education/experience may be considered

Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code preference will be given to Indigenous candidates who self-identify as having First Nation Metis or Indigenous ancestry with the required combination of education and experience.

Additional Info:

Travel: Overnight travel is required. Possession of a class 5 drivers license and a clean drivers abstract are required. Use of own vehicle on expenses
An eligibility list for internal candidates may be established
Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check

Closing date: October 7 2025

If your application is shortlisted youll be invited to an interview where youll have the opportunity to share more about your experience. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

We are proud to be selected as one of B.C.s Top Employers once again!If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience knowledge and passion in a meaningful way CLBC is the place for you!Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging suppo...