Jemma Scoble Consulting has led Indigenous consultation for Port of Vancouver’s Habitat Enhancement Program since its inception in 2011.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Development and implementation of consultation & engagement plans for all program projects (including 4 BC EAO exemptions)
• Coordinating Indigenous involvement and integrating Indigenous input and knowledge in the design and delivery of projects
• Developing and facilitating project workshops, including tidal marsh construction, invasive plants and eelgrass transplantation
• Supporting permitting processes such as the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Project and Environmental Review, Fisheries Act Authorization and the BC Environmental Assessment Office project exemption process.
• Planning and implementing training initiatives, and
• Identifying and coordinating Indigenous procurement opportunities.
• Collaborative planning with Indigenous groups on cultural recognition components

KEY PROJECTS INCLUDE:

• Glenrose Tidal Marsh Project (COMPLETE)
• Tsawwassen First Nation Salt Marsh 3.1 and 3.2 (COMPLETE)
• New Brighton Park Restoration Project (COMPLETE)
• Boundary Bay Salt Marsh Projects (COMPLETE)
• Musqueam Boat Ramp Project (COMPLETE)
• Westham Island Tidal Marsh Project (LAND TENURE APPLICATION PHASE)
• Tsawwassen Eelgrass Project (PERMITTED)
• McDonald Tidal Marsh Project
• South Arm Jetty Tidal Marsh Project (LAND TENURE APPLICATION PHASE)
• Maplewood Marine Restoration Project