Project Manager

Project Manager — Allied Certifications Ltd. Job Title: Project Manager Reports To: Julian Hockin-Grant (Founder & Principal) Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried Location: Remote Date: September 01, 2026 Deadline: September 22, 2026 Website: alliedcertifications.com To Apply Please send a resume and cover letter to Julian Hockin-Grant at [email protected] About Allied Certifications Ltd. Allied Certifications Ltd. (ACL) is a BC-based company that develops and manages Indigenous protocol compliance certification programs on behalf of First Nations — Foundations for Right Relationship. Authorized by First Nations clients, not operating as a conventional consultancy, ACL builds the infrastructure through which businesses operating on Indigenous lands can demonstrate verified compliance with Indigenous laws and protocols, generating sustainable revenue for Indigenous stewardship programs in the process. ACL's flagship program, the Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks Allies Certification Program, has been running since 2018, has certified over 160 businesses and organizations, and has generated more than $2 million for the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation. This proven model is now being replicated across BC, with active programs and feasibility work underway with Lower Smelqmix, Sts'ailes First Nation, Semá:th, and others. Position Summary ACL is hiring a full-time, salaried Project Manager to work directly with Julian Hockin-Grant (Founder & Principal) and Eve Neral (Project Manager) to deliver Ally Certification programs for First Nations clients across BC. This is a pivotal hire in ACL's growth phase, as we scale a proven model across new First Nations communities and build the internal capacity to support that growth. We care more about who you are than what's on your resume. If you have a genuine fire for this work and understand the value of what ACL offers Indigenous communities and the businesses that operate on their land, we can teach you the rest. Key Responsibilities Work with Indigenous leadership to design Ally Certification programs that promote recognition and respect for Indigenous rights. Host visioning workshops and other events to inform program design and build community buy-in. Liaise between First Nations and businesses operating on Indigenous land. Lead monitoring, reporting, and verification for active programs, including writing and presenting annual reports. Conduct feasibility studies for First Nations evaluating whether an Ally program is right for them. Organize files and maintain project management databases. Provide logistical support for in-person and virtual events (event planning, note taking, chairing meetings). Prepare communications materials for presentations and website content. Research, seek, and apply for client project funding opportunities. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Business Outreach: Number of businesses contacted weekly (minimum 10) Ally Recruitment: Number businesses engaged as Allies on behalf of Client Nations Ally Feedback: Quality of feedback from Ally businesses Client Feedback: Quality of feedback from Client Nations/Communities Revenue Impact (Clients): Revenue earned by clients through existing Ally programs Revenue Impact (ACL): Contribution to overall company revenue growth First Nations Engagement: Number of BC First Nations expressing interest in our work Funding Success: Amount of funds raised through grant applications and funding initiatives Required QualificationsEssential Experience working with Indigenous communities Understanding of Indigenous rights & political movements Familiarity with UNDRIP & DRIPA Familiarity with UN Sustainable Development Goals Understanding of Convention on Biodiversity Kunming Framework & 2030 targets Independent and self-directed: comfortable working with minimal oversight and figuring out the path forward Creative: able to envision novel approaches to increasing Ally participation Compassionate: understanding of relationship between social & environmental justice Preferred Master's degree Experience in conservation Experience in sales Working Conditions Full-time, salaried position. Work is mostly remote and computer-based; must be willing to travel as needed. Regular check-ins targeted at twice weekly, plus additional calls as specific tasks require. Compensation & Benefits Salary: To be negotiated based on experience & skills. Benefits: Statutory benefits including CPP, EI, and WorkSafeBC coverage Professional Development: Investment in training and capacity building Allied Certifications’ Core Values Foundations for Right Relationship There are a handful of basic things that every business needs to be doing to be in right relationship with the First Nation where they operate, including: Acknowledge Rights and Title. Establish protocols for operating on Indigenous land. Represent the territory consistently with how the Nation wants their territory/culture portrayed in media, on tours, etc. Contribute an economic benefit to the First Nation. By asserting certification-based allyship programs, First Nations can exert pressure on business operators to comply with these foundational principles. As it has already done in Tla-o-qui-aht country, ACL seeks to accelerate a cultural shift in BC towards respecting Indigenous rights and title and genuine relationship building between First Nations and BC business owners. Respecting First Nations' autonomy & territory ACL will not participate in the establishment of a community project without the support of any First Nation with a title claim to the lands in question. ACL will only solicit the participation of businesses operating within any Nation's territory in cooperation with that Nation. Rewarding Right Relationship The community projects we co-create with First Nations will honour and reward businesses who put in the work of reconceptualizing their relationship to the land, the people, and the Indigenous Nations who hold rights and title to their homelands. This program will distinguish who is participating in this work of respecting and honouring inherent Indigenous rights from those who perpetuate the existing colonial system, and seek to reward those businesses with market advantages. At the speed of relationship We work at the speed of relationship. Funding deadlines, budget deadlines, market pressure, political change, competition, and consumer demand will not coerce ACL to rush any step at the expense of building trusting, respectful relationships with all of our stakeholders. Putting in the work and leaning into discomfort Approaching First Nations communities in a respectful and meaningful way requires intentional effort, relationship-building, and a willingness to navigate discomfort as part of the growth process. Discomfort is a natural part of growth when working towards reconciliation and right relationships. By leaning into that discomfort, businesses and organizations can challenge assumptions, listen deeply, and commit to meaningful actions that respect and empower First Nations communities. Towards a reciprocal economy Indigenous economic systems throughout so-called British Columbia reward citizens who serve their communities and contribute to collective prosperity. This program will enable non-Indigenous residents or stakeholders in Indigenous lands to participate in Indigenous community-building and earn social capital (trust & respect) for their contributions. Promoting stronger local relationships and creating tighter flows of capital through communities and territories will contribute to a resurgence of Indigenous economies of reciprocity. Generational approach Ally programs are a transitional tool intended to equip the next generation with better tools to effectively care for the lands and waters we rely on for sustenance and connection, and to effectively challenge generational cycles of racism, colonial thinking, ignorance, trauma, dispossession, poverty, and oppression. This program is a stepping stone towards a better future. Learn more about Allied Certifications Nerdy about Nature Podcast (2026/06): youtube.com/watch?v=wC_o7biniDo&t=392 SFU Case Study (2026/06): https://www.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/act/reports/2026/Conservation-Finance_Case-Study_TFN_final.pdf Tribal Parks Allies Book (2026/03): https://www.ubcpress.ca/belonging-with-indigenous-lands Coast Funds Report: Finance for Forests (2024/06): https://coastfunds.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FinanceForForests_Summary_digital-pages.pdf Travel Beyond Podcast (2024/04): https://destinationthink.com/blog/the-allyship-journey-gathering-settler-support-for-indigenous-led-tourism/?fbclid=IwAR3hmSRs5rKhOAzlej43nFnvxYkeTCesqlHujobHcnnZ75faFEbT-p0vtpE

The Project Manager will design and deliver Ally Certification programs for First Nations clients across British Columbia. Key duties include hosting visioning workshops, liaising between Nations and businesses, and managing program monitoring and reporting.

Candidates must have experience working with Indigenous communities and a strong understanding of Indigenous rights, UNDRIP, and DRIPA. A Master's degree and experience in conservation or sales are preferred.

• Cpp • Ei • Worksafebc Coverage • Professional Development

• Project managementPreferred

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• Project Management
• Indigenous Relations
• Program Design
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Feasibility Studies
• Monitoring And Reporting
• Grant Writing
• Event Planning
• Communication Materials
• Database Management
• Workshop Facilitation
• Strategic Planning

• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Consulting
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Oct 2, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available