Climate Policy Analyst

UNION OF B.C. INDIAN CHIEFS (UBCIC)

The UBCIC is a not-for-profit First Nations political advocacy organization representing and taking direction from member First Nations in British Columbia. We aim to protect and advance the political and territorial rights of First Nations peoples in B.C. and strengthen First Nations to assert and implement their right of self-determination as Indigenous peoples. We support First Nations peoples at regional, national, and international forums.

The UBCIC upholds the principles and standards articulated in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) for the establishment and maintenance of a universal framework of minimum standards for the survival, dignity, well-being, and rights of Indigenous peoples.

Working for UBCIC, you have the chance to impact change in the lives of First Nations peoples. Our office is a warm and welcoming place where we care about our employees, create space for staff and value fair and equitable work practices.

Position: Climate Policy Analyst

Reports to: Policy Director

Location: Lower Mainland with access to the Vancouver Office/Hybrid option

Salary: $65,500 - $78,500 per annum (additional compensation may be considered for candidates with substantial experience and qualifications)

Start Date: ASAP

Type/Term: Regular, Full-time (7 hours per day, 35 hours per week)

8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (excluding holidays)

The Climate Policy Analyst will focus on climate related policy work in alignment with mandates provided by the UBCIC Chiefs Council. Specifically, this includes addressing the climate emergency as directed by UBCIC mandates through resolution and supporting implementation of the BC First Nations Climate Strategy and Action Plan. This involves the following activities: ensuring Chiefs, Executive and the Policy Director are informed about the political landscape and current events;

carrying out in-depth analysis, providing strategic advice, and identifying opportunities to influence government policy and legislation; providing recommendations and follow through on resolutions; engaging with government and non-government organizations, including working closely with partner organizations comprising the First Nations Leadership Council, to maintain strategic partnerships and advance policy and engagement; and planning and coordinating events and political meetings, including actively participating in the planning of the UBCIC Chiefs Council and AGA meetings.

Working in the UBCIC Policy Department, you will carry out the mandates provided by the UBCIC Chiefs Council through resolution, participating in policy and legislative development, review and support on all files beyond specific claims research, including communications.

The Policy Department prepares a range of written materials for the UBCIC Executive and UBCIC Chiefs Council including briefing notes, correspondence, press releases and public-facing documents, and works closely to support the First Nations Leadership Council, a political collaborative working relationship between the UBCIC, B.C. Assembly of First Nations, and First Nations Summit.

You will have the opportunity to engage substantially with a range of external partners including government, non-profits, and academia, including participating in an array of technical tables and committees to advance UBCIC mandates.

Working here, you will find colleagues committed to working together to help shape policy & legislative development at the provincial and federal levels and to better communicate to membership, external partners and the media, as a regional collective.

Key Competencies include:

• In-depth knowledge of subject matter and ability to digest complex material in a short timeframe.
• Leading and ensuring all stakeholders are informed on the political landscape and current events via in-depth analysis, providing strategic advice, and identifying opportunities to influence government policy and legislation, handling sensitive legal memos and documents.
• Planning,…