Indigenous Botany Collection Technician
Research and Collections
ME-04 – $58,139 to $70,664 per year
Permanent Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)
Natural Heritage Campus (NHC) – Gatineau, QC
Your place at the Museum
We value diversity and believe we benefit from working in a place where everyone feels included and where the unique qualities and strengths inherent in a diverse workforce are combined. You have a place at the Museum!
This position is designated for an Indigenous person, and we welcome applications from Indigenous persons who may also identify as a member of one or more other equity seeking groups (for e.g. visible minorities, disabled, 2SLGBTQIA+, religious or cultural minority).
At this point in carefully and respectfully increasing Indigenous influence on and within the Canadian Museum of Nature, we have partnered with an Indigenous organization for this recruitment process. We are collaborating at all stages – from crafting the job description, to posting the opportunity, to interviews and selection – to ensure that applicants’ Indigenous perspectives will be recognized and heard.
We will also work closely with the selected applicant to determine the support the Museum will provide to ensure that our new team member is included within the collection team and our larger Museum community, and that they can maintain connections with Indigenous people and their communities as part of their employment experience.
For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact: Jennifer Doubt (jdoubt@nature.ca)
About the position
As a growing public collection of over one million preserved specimens of plants, lichens and algae, collected between 1766 and the present day, the National Herbarium of Canada maintains a significant part of the specimen record, or physical evidence, through which Canada’s changing natural history is documented and from which many stories have yet to be told, including stories from Indigenous perspectives.
Duties
Within this “botanical library”, the Indigenous Botany Collections Technician works at the hub of a diverse community of collections and research staff, students, interns, research associates, volunteers, and guests to build, preserve, and share the collection as productively and inclusively as possible.
Handling a dynamic array of concurrent projects, from meticulous repairs of fragile objects, to
preparing specimen loans, to providing young visitors with memorable first introductions to botany, the Indigenous Botany Collections Technician maintains excellent standards of organization, conservation, and documentation, and responds to changing needs and priorities. They comfortably interact with herbarium users representing public, government and academic sectors, and work both independently and in a wide array of teams.
The Indigenous Botany Collections Technician is a museum professional in a team that enables diverse education and research. They contribute an Indigenous perspective regarding plants and/or lichens and/or algae – and nature – to all activities that develop, preserve, and mobilize the National Herbarium of Canada at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
Eligibility criteria
This position is open to individuals who self-identify as an Indigenous person (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with lived experience and/or connection to Indigenous community-based learning and who meet the qualifications below. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Education:
Completion of a post-secondary degree, diploma or equivalent in Biological Sciences, Museum Studies, or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Language requirements:
English or French is essential. Bilingualism (English, French or an Indigenous language) is as asset.
Experience:
• Experience in caring for, managing and/or building museum, research, library or other similar collections
• Experience working with a high volume of digital data and/or images
• Experience in secure handling of fragile, valuable objects, and/or dangerous goods
• Experience living and/or working with Indigenous communities
• Experience in providing high quality service within and on behalf of an organization
• Experience with plants, lichens and/or algae
Interested? APPLY!
The Canadian Museum of Nature is committed to inclusive and barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If you are invited to participate in the selection process, we encourage you to advise us of any accommodations you may require. This information will be treated as confidential.
The Statement of Qualifications providing greater detail about the skills, knowledge and aptitudes needed for this role can be obtained by contacting the Museum at the email address below.
All candidates must submit a cover letter and resume outlining how their experience and training meet the requirements listed above.
We look forward to learning more about you during the selection process. In your cover letter, please indicate if you are an Indigenous applicant, and outline some of the perspectives and knowledge that you would bring to the Museum and that motivates your interest in this role.
To help us improve our recruitment practices within Indigenous communities, you are also invited to indicate how you learned about this opportunity.
Send a cover letter and your resume by email to: competition@nature.ca with competition number 2090-CMN-23-OC-002, in the subject line.
Please note that only those applicants who are invited to participate further in the selection process will receive a response.
To honour the Principles of Truth and Reconciliation* the following may be assessed prior to appointment:
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and relationships with the land, cultural heritage, or natural laws obtained through lived experience and being part of an Indigenous community, connecting with Elders, knowledge holders and community members.
• Knowledge of Indigenous ways of knowing, governance systems and understanding of
traditional and contemporary cultural practices.
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CLOSING DATE:
March 27, 2023
*https://publications.gc.ca/site/archivee-archived.html?url=https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2015/trc/IR4-6-2015-eng.pdf

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Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) is hiring an Accountant to join their growing team. This position is open to all applicants and is based in our beautiful ocean and mountain view Vancouver office.
The primary role of the Accountant is to be responsible for the organization ensuring accurate and timely completion of all required monthly and year-end processes which will include entries and schedules, reconciling and managing the vendor accounts, vendor invoice processing, creating payment proposals, conducting inventory reconciliation and banking.
This role requires the incumbent to be an individual who is knowledgeable and motivated to work alongside an experienced accounting team. The ideal candidate is organized, able to prioritize various deadlines, and capable of building strong working relationships within the organization.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all financial transactions are recorded
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card accounts by compiling and balancing financial information
• Administer accounts receivable by posting payments and reconciling accounts receivable detail and control accounts
• Track and monitor accounts payable
• Issue accounts payable payments and perform reconciliations
• Review and process expense reports and conduct receipts audit
• Generate and analyze vendor contracts and reports, and monitor the cost of services and production
• Assist in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
• Post adjusting entries and assist in the preparation of financial statements
• Assist the Controller with other ad hoc duties when required
• Assist in tax preparation and audits
• Assist in report preparation and finance presentations for the Executive and the Board of Directors as required
• Assist with other accounting and finance-related duties as required
Qualifications
Education:
• Post-secondary degree/diploma with a focus on Accounting/Finance or equivalent
• Enrollment in or completion of CPA designation and or CAFM designation.
Relevant Experience:
• Knowledge of Indigenous communities, businesses, and similar organizations across Canada
• Knowledgeable of Indigenous culture and a strong desire to develop economic opportunities for Indigenous tourism businesses
• Experience with a non-profit organization is a strong asset
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Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written including report writing
• Solid organizational skills, and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting and finance experience
• Experience with year-end and reporting
• Hands-on experience working with GL’s
• Ability to manage competing timelines
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload
• Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities
• Very efficient in working with an ERP system
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent customer service, professionalism, and communication skills both written and verbal as there will be client contact
• Ability to work well within a team and individually
• Self-starter
• Flexible working hours may be required
• Travel may be required with this position
Work Location:
Head Office, Vancouver, BC Canada
To apply to this position, please respond by email to hr@chemistryconsulting.ca submitting an up-to-date cover letter, and resume detailing your experience and qualifications as well as outlining why you are interested in this position with ITAC.
We would like to thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Closing Date: Open until filled

Social Planner II – Indigenous Projects
Requisition ID:
33079
Company
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ y̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱ x̱ wú7mesh(Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City ofReconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towardsbeing the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, andCanada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our corecommitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.
Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
Main Purpose & Function
Reporting to the Managing Director of Social Policy and Projects, with direct supervision from the SocialInfrastructure Senior Planner, the
initial area of responsibility for this role will be to
work with community groups,private and non-profit sectors, developers, investors and partners, and senior government, to steer the delivery orreplacement of priority social infrastructure capital projects focused on Indigenous social spaces in the City. The focus of this Social Planner II role may shift over time depending on the operational requirements of the SocialPolicy & Projects Division.
The position plays an important role in coordinating, planning and implementing a variety of programs and projectspecific work related to securing and reviewing designs for social-purpose facilities. The Indigenous ProjectsSocial Planner II supports the priorities of the Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Executive Council (MVAEC) and urbanIndigenous non-profit service providers in the delivery of needed social services and programs.
This position works within the City’s processes for planning and development, developing agreements anddelivering capital grants. The position brings subject matter expertise and Indigenous perspectives to a range ofcomplex issues and needs, working collaboratively to support critical decisions, partnerships, projects, plans andstrategies. The work requires significant coordination of interests across City departments, the private sector,Indigenous non-profit service providers and advocacy groups, and other external stakeholders.
This position ensures that the implementation of City strategies, policies and guidelines related to socialinfrastructure, as well as the work of inter-related City policy, priorities and guidelines incorporates and actionsIndigenous perspectives. Relevant strategies and polices include but are not limited to: the City of ReconciliationFramework; the Equity Framework; the Women’s Equity Strategy; the response to the MMIWG2S ‘Calls forJustice’, the UN Safe Cities, Safe Public Spaces project; the Healthy City Strategy; the Poverty ReductionStrategy; the Childcare Strategy; and the forthcoming Vancouver Social Infrastructure Strategy.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Supports the implementation of City strategies, policies, plans and guidelines related to social infrastructure,including the Social Infrastructure Strategy and Action Plan ensuring that the strategies, policies, plans andguidelines incorporate, amplify and action Indigenous perspectives.
Provides oversight over and collaborates with other City departments on the delivery of priority socialinfrastructure capital projects, including projects to help address service gaps in the DTES
Provides leadership on development and implementation of a financial and/or partnership plan for deliveryof Indigenous social infrastructure in partnership with Finance’s Long Term Financial Strategy and Planning
Works within the City’s processes for planning and development (including rezoning and developmentpermit processes), legal agreements (community use, leases and licenses) and capital granting to supportthe delivery of social infrastructure
Convenes internal and external stakeholders, including the development community, senior governmentofficials, non-profit organizations and agencies and makes recommendations
Leads the development of recommendations, reports and presentations to City Council, and CouncilCommittees
Supervises staff including planners, analysts, consultants and interns
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
University degree in Indigenous studies, urban planning, social policy, arts, culture, human geographyand/or related field, with considerable, progressive experience, or an equivalent combination of educationand experience.
Relevant lived experience combined with a broad perspective lens on reconciliation and decolonization ispreferred
Experience working with urban Indigenous communities, communities in the DTES, and the social non-profit sector strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated commitment to working towards reconciliation, equity, and inclusion.
Competency and awareness around local First Nations uniquely distinct, rich and living culture on theselands and the unique communities and cultures of urban Indigenous peoples in Vancouver; skills andfoundation for navigating respectful communication with Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututhmembers, urban Indigenous non-profit agencies and urban Indigenous communities within the Vancouver
Demonstrated experience working with First Nations, urban Indigenous communities that reflect thepopulations of Vancouver.
Strong relationships with non-profit partners
Working knowledge of trends and challenges facing social non-profit sector in Vancouver, in particularIndigenous-led organizations serving Indigenous individuals and communities, including space needs,funding, operational and budgetary concerns, service gaps, etc.
Ability to develop and implement an inclusive range of complex engagement processes with Indigenouscommunities,
Demonstrated experience with community development approaches and principles
Knowledge and awareness of the City’s role, services, and programs, and its role in reconciliation, equity,and decolonization
Thorough knowledge of the development planning process.
Ability to support non-profits in navigating the City planning, rezoning and development processes
Ability to create and maintain collaborative working relationships with partners to address complex socialissues, including partners in senior government, non-profit organizations, and staff and managers acrossother City departments (e.g. Planning & Development Services, Real Estate and Facilities Management,Budgets, Law)
Prepares and manages work programs, including supervising other professional and technical staff andexternal consultants.
Ability to prepare complex reports and information to Council and present complex material to City staff,senior management, external agencies, the public
Ability to supervise professional and technical staff assigned to various projects and direct the work ofconsultants engaged on planning projects
Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and tact
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic work environment
Ability to adjust to a complex organizational structure with shifting priorities on highly politicized issues
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
Are you a subject matter expert with lived experience as First Nations, Inuit or Métis persons looking for anopportunity to advance the City of Vancouver’s relationship with Indigenous peoples and contribute toreconciliation? If so, consider this opportunity to do so with the Social Policy and Projects team.
Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. Thisprogram allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance fromtheir work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.
The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 isnot required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introducesuch policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible tocontinue performing your duties.
Business Unit/Department:
Arts, Culture and Community Services (1200)
Affiliation:
CUPE 15 Non Pks
Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time
Position Start Date:
April, 2023

Position End Date:
October, 2024
Salary Information:
Pay Grade GR-031: $48.78 to $57.7 per hour

Application Close: March 10, 2023
At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we soproudly serve
. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+
and persons with disabilities areencouraged to apply.
Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.
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I live and work on the unceded, ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.

The Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders Society (IKES)

IKES is looking for a student interested in volunteer hours or experience for future jobs or Master’s applications and would be interested in helping our organization build a website.

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