Indigenous Relations

Estimated Duration: 12 Months

Our Client is looking for an Intermediate Indigenous Relations individual for either their Vancouver or Calgary Offices.

This role supports Indigenous participation during construction and promote safe, respectful, and inclusive environments across construction sites and workforce accommodations. Through the successful delivery of these programs our client will further its commitment to Indigenous communities and advance strong, collaborative relationships built on trust and respect.
Reporting to the Team Lead and Manager, Indigenous Programs, the successful candidate will play a key role in program coordination, program engagement with participating Indigenous Liaisons, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives that support program effectiveness and project objectives.

What you’ll do:

• Lead engagement and issue resolution discussions with Indigenous communities, such as community representatives, and community leadership related to program delivery, construction activities, and workforce accommodation operations;
• Serve as a primary point of contact for complex or sensitive program-related concerns raised by Indigenous communities, coordinating responses and ensuring timely resolution;
• Identify, assess, and escalate emerging community and reputational risks, and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with project and Indigenous Relations team;
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and discussions with Indigenous groups to address concerns, align expectations, and support positive project and community outcomes;
• Coordinate and support the delivery of the ICM and ICC Programs across construction sites and workforce accommodation locations;
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with Indigenous communities, Program Coordinators, Indigenous Liaisons, and internal project teams;
• Support workforce accommodation and construction site visits as required;
• Develop and maintain program procedures, guidance documents, reporting tools, and communication materials;
• Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of program metrics, participation data, lessons learned, and success stories;
• Monitor program performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and develop recommendations for continuous improvement;
• Investigate program-related issues, risks, and concerns; collaborate with project teams and program participants to identify solutions; and develop business cases to support decision-making and program improvements;
• Assist with program evaluations and the development of recommendations for future program enhancements;
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and ongoing development of ICM and ICC Coordinators;
• Support planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation activities;
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives related to program enhancement;

 
Minimum Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience in Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Community Development, Public Administration, or a related discipline; Minimum 5 years of experience in Indigenous Relations, program management, engagement, business analysis, or project coordination;
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving programs or initiatives;
• Experience providing day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to field-based Coordinators, fostering consistent program delivery and continuous improvement;
• Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and engagement skills;
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, recommendations, and executive-level materials;
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment;

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous communities, organizations, and leadership;
• Proven team player with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and build strong, collaborative relationships; Proven systems thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to apply these competencies to complex business challenges;
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and apply structured processes to simplify complex situations and support effective decision-making;
• Familiarity with change management and continuous improvement methodologies;
• Knowledge of data analysis, reporting tools, and performance measurement;
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint;
• Flexible and resilient, with the ability to adapt to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and evolving business needs;