Heritage Permit Officer

About Musqueam

We are traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. Today, we are a strong, growing community of over 1,300 members. We live on a small portion of our traditional territory, known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Plant, the name of the plant is məθkʷəy̓. There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Plant. We have always moved throughout our territory using the resources it provides for fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering. We remain distinct and our cultural practices are strong, despite the devastating impacts of residential schools, colonial laws banning our ceremonies, and other attempts to assimilate our people. Our lands and waters continue to support our cultural and economic practices while serving as a source of knowledge and memory, encoded with our teachings and laws. To learn more about Musqueam, please visit www.musqueam.bc.ca 

Position Summary:

Along with the Musqueam Indian Band (MIB) archaeological and broader Intergovernmental Affairs team, the Heritage Permit Officer is responsible for ensuring the respectful management of Musqueam heritage resources. In particular, the role is responsible for activities related to heritage permitting such as overseeing the review, response, and issuance of Musqueam Heritage Investigation/Research Permits as well as responses to BC’s Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) permits.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Learning about archaeological process
• Reviewing HCA permit applications and issuing responses
• Reviewing Musqueam Heritage Investigation/Research Permits and providing issuance recommendations to Senior Archaeologist
• Receiving and tracking permit fees and issuing permits (if accepted by Senior Archaeologist)
• Tracking permit requirements and obligation fulfillment
• Reviewing draft permit reports and providing feedback
• Scheduling archaeological field technicians
• Invoicing for field technicians
• Working with the broader team to update heritage policies and permits, and procedures as required
• Working with the GIS department to maintain a spatial database of permitted work
• Other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Archeology degree and/or CRM experience preferred, 

• Computer literacy required, must be proficient in the use of Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Cultural competency and knowledge of the Musqueam’s cultural traditions an asset

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Driver’s license not required but an asset

• Successful criminal record check.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in the office with some site visits as required

Why work for Musqueam?

Our success as a leader as a First Nations Government is built on the traditional teachings of our people, initiative and dedication of the Musqueam Indian Band.  Providing a highly engaged traditional government that is member focused.

• Competitive salary
• Training and career development
• Business casual environment
• Community fitness and gym access
• Comprehensive group benefits plan and pension plan
• Centrally located with free parking; free onsite gym and class access; close to nature trails at UBC and along the Fraser River, shops, restaurants and services.