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The Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) is committed to upholding the highest standards of professional responsibility while advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Guided by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, LSBC works to integrate Indigenous perspectives into the legal profession and to foster respectful, collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities across the province.
To learn more about the organization, please visit our website at
https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/.
Indigenous Framework and Principles
In 2022, The Law Society board approved an Indigenous framework. Developed in keeping with one of the key goals of the Law Society’s Strategic Plan – to take meaningful action toward reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in the justice system – the framework supports the advancement of the principles set out in the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), the First Nations Justice Strategy, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
To learn more about the framework please visit
www.lawsociety.bc.ca/about-us/priorities/truth-and-reconciliation/indigenous-framework-and-principles.
To learn about our Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Report and Recommendations, please visit
https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/Website/media/Shared/docs/about/committees/terms_TRC.pdf.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Coordinator, Indigenous Initiatives to support the Director of Indigenous Initiatives. This role is central to advancing LSBC’s Indigenous Initiatives strategy and workplan, including community engagement, internal cultural competency training, Indigenous recruitment, and reconciliation reporting.
The Coordinator will play a key role in building respectful relationships with Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities, while ensuring that LSBC’s reconciliation commitments are tracked, reported, and continuously improved.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the workload of the Indigenous Initiatives department, including planning, organizing, and tracking external engagement activities.
- Follow up on action items and feedback from external meetings and gatherings.
- Cultivate and maintain strong, respectful relationships with Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities.
- Collaborate with Human Resources and other departments to support Indigenous employment and training strategies.
- Gather information on reconciliation activities across LSBC for reporting and communication purposes.
- Develop and maintain engagement tracking systems, departmental procedures, reports, and templates.
- Assist with special projects to advance continuous improvement of Indigenous Initiatives.
- Coordinate administrative tasks, including travel arrangements and logistics.
- Research issues requiring additional resources and provide recommendations to the Indigenous Initiatives Director.
- Respond to requests from LSBC departments for advice and support, in consultation with the Director.
- Provide executive support to the Director, Indigenous Initiatives, including scheduling, preparing reports, briefing notes, and presentations.
- Perform other duties as required by the Director of Indigenous Initiatives.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated Indigenous cultural competency and awareness of Indigenous Nations and organizations in British Columbia.
- Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Detail-oriented and solutions-driven, with capacity for both day-to-day attention and long-term planning.
- Strong problem-solving skills, dedication to accuracy, and advanced oral and written communication abilities.
- Post-secondary education and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, including senior administrative assistant experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
Competencies
- Advanced organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to navigate conflicting demands with diplomacy and professionalism.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with Indigenous communities, lawyers, and LSBC staff.
- Commitment to reconciliation, equity, and continuous improvement.
The salary range for this position is $71,093 to $77,275.
Application Process
The Law Society of British Columbia is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work. It welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to contribute to the future of the organization. In accordance with the Law Society’s commitment to reconciliation, the organization seeks to create a culturally safe space and to continue further improving relationships with Indigenous peoples.
This position is for candidates who identify as a member of an Indigenous community (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit). Candidates from this designated group are invited to identify in their cover letter, including details relevant to their community and lived experience, as part of the application process. As part of our commitment to supporting Indigenous candidates and creating equitable opportunities, applicants are to provide documentation confirming Canadian Indigenous ancestry. Acceptable documentation includes a valid status, citizenship, membership, registration, or enrolment card issued by a recognized First Nations, Inuit, or Metis authority. Non-status First Nations applicants could provide documentation that demonstrates their connection to a parent with recognized Indigenous ancestry.
To apply, please submit a Cover Letter and Resume directly to personnel@lsbc.org with subject “Coordinator, Indigenous Initiatives”. The closing date for this competition is February 2, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you have any additional questions about the position, organization, or application process, please send an email to personnel@lsbc.org and a HR team member will reach out to you within a reasonable timeframe.
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