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Business: K'en T'em Limited Partnership
Website: https://employment.cna-trust.ca/

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K’en T’em Limited Partnership

Is looking for a Socioeconomic and Environmental Assessment Support

$26.00-$32.00

Position Closing: November 26, 2026

The Socioeconomic and Environmental Assessment Support position will support socioeconomic baseline studies and environmental assessment work for a proposed mineral development project in British Columbia. Working under the direction of senior staff, the employee will help collect, organize, analyze, and summarize information related to community well-being, employment and training, economic conditions, land and resource use, community services, infrastructure, health, culture, and other social and economic factors that may be affected by a proposed project. This position provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in socioeconomic research, Indigenous and community engagement, data management, and environmental assessment reporting.

Primary Duties:

• Support the collection and review of socioeconomic baseline information from publicly available reports, government databases, community plans, academic literature, and other creditable sources
• Compile information on population, demographics, employment, income, education, housing, community services, infrastructure, business, and local and regional economic conditions
• Assist with the development and maintenance of socioeconomic databases, community profiles, literature reviews, and data-source inventories
• Support preparation for interviews, workshops, meetings, and other community or Indigenous engagement activities
• Assist with developing interview guides, questionnaires, meeting materials, presentations, and plain-language information
• Take accurate meeting notes and prepare summaries, action lists, and records of engagement
• Organize and summarize concerns, interests, priorities, and potential project interactions identified throughout engagement
• Assist with identifying potential social and economic project effects, mitigation measures, enhancement opportunities, and monitoring indicators
• Support assessment of potential project-related demands on housing, health care, emergency services, transportation, recreation, education, and other community services
• Contribute to technical reports, environmental assessment sections, proposals, work plans, tables, figures, and presentation materials
• Review documents for completeness, consistency, plain language, formatting, and accurate referencing
• Maintain organized and confidential project records in accordance with applicable privacy and information-management requirements
• Participate in team meetings and coordinate with environmental, health, heritage, land-use, and engagement specialists
• Complete other related research, administrative, and project-support duties as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of n?e?ke?pmx culture and n?e?kepmxci?n is an asset
• Research and information-gathering skills, with the ability to review and summarize information from a variety of sources
• Effective written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear summaries, reports, and presentations
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work respectfully with Indigenous communities, local governments, community organizations, technical specialists, and members of the public
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and online research tools
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
• Sound judgement and professionalism when handling confidential or sensitive information
• Interest in research, public policy, Indigenous relations, environmental management, or related fields
• Ability to listen carefully, consider different perspectives, and accurately summarize information
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, n?e?ke?pmx cultural values and protocols while recognizing and respecting cultural diversity
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a dynamic work environment

Experience & Requirements:

• Previous coursework, volunteer experience, employment, or participation in research, data collection, community initiatives, or engagement activities is considered an asset
• Commitment to ethical research and meaningful community participation
• Interest in socioeconomic studies, environmental assessment, community-based research, or related work
• Knowledge of Indigenous rights, interest, cultures, histories, and contemporary community priorities considered an asset
• Familiarity with Statistics Canada, BC Stats, census information, and other public socioeconomic data sources considered an asset
• Experience using Excel, GIS, qualitative data analysis tools, statistical software, or data visualization platforms considered an asset
• Previous experience in mining, natural resources, environmental consulting, local government, community development, or related sectors considered an asset
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and access to reliable transportation may be required
• Ability to travel to communities, project sites, workshops, or engagement sessions, including on occasional evenings and weekends as required

For more information, please visit

https://employment.cna-trust.ca/