Job Description

Our client, a Canadian multinational energy transportation company with a focus on the transportation, distribution, and generation of energy, has an immediate need for an Indigenous Relations Advisor. This is a contract position for nine (9) months located in Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories. With the Potential for extension

Description

Are you interested in playing a key role in Indigenous and Stakeholder engagement, building and maintaining relationships in our projects and operations? We are looking for an individual to develop and implement engagement plans, business participation, and execute regulatory requirements. Working closely with Regional Operations, Community and Indigenous Engagement and Supply Chain Management, you will build, maintain, and cultivate relationships and engagement activities with Indigenous communities and external stakeholders including local and regional communities, organizations and Indigenous businesses.

Accountabilities

• Develop and implement strategic engagement with key stakeholders & Indigenous communities for Major Projects and Operations in the Northwest Territories and north-western Alberta.
• Key stakeholders/rights holders include local government officials, Indigenous groups, influential business leaders, emergency responders and non-government organizations.
• Maintain, cultivate and document relationships and engagement activities with Indigenous communities, local communities, and organizations
• Lead the engagement efforts for Mackenzie Valley Land & Water Board permit renewal and other regulatory applications as required
• Contribute to regional engagement knowledge in support of Corporate Citizenship Investment policies and governance.
• Establishes relationships with relevant businesses or economic development leads for Indigenous communities, maintains current information for businesses in region
• Develops and implements Indigenous economic engagement plans for Projects and operations in the region, including providing input into the SCM process.

Required

• 7 or more years of directly related work experience in Indigenous and/or stakeholder engagement
• University degree from a related post-secondary program.
• In-depth knowledge and direct experience in engaging with Indigenous communities in the Northwest Territories
• Familiarity with applicable government and regulatory requirements, as well as present day issues and community dynamics
• Preference may be given to an inclusive professional knowledgeable of Indigenous culture, traditions, values, perspectives, and experience
• Proven written and verbal communication, presentation and organizational abilities
• Strong social skills, including consultation, negotiation, facilitation, risk communication and conflict resolution
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively

Additional Information

• This role will require frequent travel
• With the opportunity to attend after-hours Indigenous and community events on personal and business time throughout the year

If you\'re a technical professional, you know that at RAISE an Ian Martin Group Company, we exist to connect professionals like you with meaningful work at industry-leading companies in your field. And we walk the walk, too: as a Certified B Corporation, we believe in using business as a force for good for people, our communities, and the environment.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at hello@raiserecruiting.com

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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