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POSTED:  NOVEMBER 21, 2025

Location: Coast Salish Traditional Territory |
Vancouver, BC, 310-815 West Hastings Street

Employment: Full Time Permanent Position

ABOUT THE POSITION 

The Communications Advisor is responsible for supporting the public information and education mandate of the British Columbia Treaty Commission (Treaty Commission). This position will require both specialist and generalist skills to support work across the organization.

Responsibilities include attending engagements and supporting key priorities such First Nations community events and stakeholder conferences. Assists in the development of publications, communications materials, and special projects. This position will include occasional travel to engagements. The advisor is also responsible for producing creative multimedia content and campaigns to raise awareness about treaties and agreements, negotiations, Indigenous rights, and reconciliation.

The Communications Advisor reports to the Director of Communications and works independently and collaboratively within a small team and with other departments as required. 

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drafts and edits communications, including publications for print and digital.
• Attends meetings and supports key audience engagement to contribute to the achievement of modern treaties and agreements, this will include occasional travel.
• Supports special projects, such as virtual events, roundtables, and forums.
• Assist in the development of the annual report (AR), including organizing AR release, media outreach and report dissemination.
• Researches, monitors, and analyzes matters related to Indigenous rights, modern treaties and agreements and reconciliation, including writing briefing notes and reports to support strategic decisions and outcomes.
• Assists with development and implementation of broader communications initiatives and provides administrative support to the communications department.
• Liaises with communications vendors, including collaborating on content.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

• Self-motivated – strong work ethic and ability to self-start, organize and prioritize responsibilities on multiple projects simultaneously and with minimal supervision.
• Detailed-oriented – superior attention to detail, enjoys being creative, and ability to proof and edit are strong assets.
• Service-orientated – strong desire and dedication to contribute to the mission of the organization, social change, and reconciliation.
• Embrace complexity – enjoys the challenge and is open to learning and seeking out new experiences, skills, and information to improve abilities and contribute to complex work.
• Adaptable and flexible – ability to adapt quickly and manage competing deadline pressures, ambiguity, and change.

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Superior written, research, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to understand political and cross-cultural sensitivities.
• Ability to synthesize and succinctly communicate complex subject matters to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to learn digital publishing software and content management systems (WordPress) to support digital communication efforts.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and adhere to Treaty Commission policies.
• Ability to self-start, work in both a team and independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suites is required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• University or college degree/diploma in a relevant discipline, preference of communications, political science, Indigenous studies, etc.
• 3+ years of experience working with the public, work experience with First Nations is an asset.
• Combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of First Nations, Crown-Indigenous relations, and the BC treaty negotiations process is an asset.

WHO WE ARE

We are a small dynamic organization that offers unique opportunities to contribute to reconciliation through treaties and agreements that create a better future for all.

The Treaty Commission is an independent body that facilitates and advocates for the recognition and protection of First Nations title and rights, and the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples through the negotiations of modern treaties and tripartite agreements.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

The Treaty Commission values and takes care of our team. To recognize dedicated work and support growth and wellbeing:

• We offer a competitive salary, pension, and benefits including extended health and dental.
• We support professional growth by offering training and education reimbursement and flexibility for learning commitments.
• We support giving back by providing paid volunteer time.
• We provide fulfilling and meaningful work where you will have unique opportunities to contribute to positive change in First Nations communities and reconciliation.
• We support a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion and fosters a sense of belonging.

EVERYONE WELCOME TO APPLY

We welcome and encourage everyone to apply. We aim to be representative of the communities that we serve, which includes Indigenous and non-Indigenous. We want everyone to have a place in our mission.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please email your application to reception@bctreaty.ca, only applicants short-listed will be contacted for an interview.

Please submit the following in order to be short-listed:

• Cover Letter: tell us about yourself and share why you want to work with us;
• CV/Resume: outline your qualifications and experience for this position; and
• References: include three references (preferably two supervisors and one colleague).