Job Description

Our People & Places Solutions business \xe2\x80\x93 reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do \xe2\x80\x93 the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology \xe2\x80\x93 we\'re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed \xe2\x80\x93 today and into tomorrow.
Your Impact:

At Jacobs, we\xe2\x80\x99re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you\xe2\x80\x99ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Our Jacobs Indigenous Relations team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business and we are expanding our team to enhance our Indigenous Relations Program. The program\xe2\x80\x99s goals are to promote respect through learning throughout the Jacobs family, establish and grow mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations, and create opportunities for Indigenous recruitment, retention, and professional development.

At Jacobs we\xe2\x80\x99re partnering with Indigenous Nations and businesses to help Indigenous Peoples benefit from the projects that we support. We work closely with our clients to develop procurement programs that promote the use of Indigenous vendors and work crews where possible. By joining Jacobs in this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll commit to leading these programs which promote Indigenous capacity-building initiatives while helping build a company with an inclusivity culture like no other.

To meet these mandates, we are seeking a highly collaborative and motivated individual with the knowledge, experience, and commitment that will help develop, grow, and continually improve our Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Program. As the Indigenous Relations team lead you provide leadership and guidance on Jacobs\xe2\x80\x99s approach to reconciliation, community involvement, and supporting community development and readiness. You demonstrate corporate leadership by developing and implementing a Jacobs Canada-wide corporate Indigenous Reconciliation Program. The role also includes the opportunity to leverage your talents to support diversity, equity and inclusion efforts with other groups.

The geographic preference for this position is Western Canada and the option to work remotely is available.

The job includes:

• Identifying potential business opportunities with Indigenous communities and organizations

• Assessing the needs and capabilities of Indigenous communities and groups

• Supporting the implementation of an Indigenous recruitment and training strategy

• Providing direction on project-specific procurement programs

• Driving solutions to obstacles and barriers to contracting Indigenous communities and groups

• Coordinating and facilitating meetings between Indigenous communities/organizations

• Mentor junior staff and promoting career development.

• Promoting cross-cultural awareness within Jacobs

• Hosting meetings, open houses, and workshops. Here\xe2\x80\x99s What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Need:

• Postsecondary diploma or degree in Indigenous studies, anthropology, history, humanities, community development, business, or a related discipline

• Experience in Indigenous engagement, procurement, contracting, or working with Indigenous communities

• Experience engaging with Indigenous groups and collaborating with representatives and community members to resolve complex and often contentious issues

• Proven ability to collaborate with Indigenous groups to identify opportunities to support capacity building

• Proven facilitation abilities in meeting and field-based locales

• Knowledge of Canadian Indigenous history and culture, protocols, and socio-economic circumstances

• Willingness to travel to Indigenous communities (must maintain a valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license) and be flexible outside of work hours

• Existing positive working relationships with a variety of Indigenous communities, organizations, and businesses in Western Canada, Eastern Canada and Quebec

• A working knowledge of sectors in which Jacobs is engaged, including public infrastructure, oil and gas, and mining

• Understanding of international trade agreements, federal funding and other aspects of procurement related to private and government clients

At Jacobs, we\xe2\x80\x99re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world\xe2\x80\x99s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

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