Manager - Consultation & Engagement

Description

• Develop and implement consultation and engagement plans for Indigenous groups/governments, communities, and non-Indigenous governments ensuring alignment with Mount Nansen project objectives and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with Indigenous groups to advance and incorporate traditional knowledge into regulatory submissions ensuring culturally appropriate engagement approaches and supporting community participation in project meetings, workshops and site visits
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and professional development opportunities for direct reports.
• Provide direction and lead Indigenous and community consultation and engagement activities to support MNRLP with operations, permitting and assessment initiatives.
• Interface, engage and consult with various levels of government, Indigenous groups/governments, stakeholders and communities
• Build team capabilities (recruitment, development, retention, etc.) and manage staff performance including goal setting, defining responsibilities, and determining priorities
• Conduct senior reviews of deliverables and programs in area(s) of expertise
• Represent Ensero and our clients in regulatory and community meetings, workshops and events and oversee the preparation of presentation materials
• Creating, managing and delivering in person and virtual content for various communications and engagement initiatives, including newsletters, community presentations, website posts, reports, and summary documents
• Tracking and analyzing Indigenous and stakeholder feedback, coordinating responses, reports, summaries, and mitigation strategies ensuring that community values and traditional knowledge are integrated into project reports and regulatory submissions
• Actively manage relationships with Indigenous groups/governments and communities with a focus on building trust and fostering transparent, two-way communication between MNRLP and LSCFN and other affected First Nations.
• Foster and promote partnership opportunities to build capacity with Indigenous groups on employment and training programs related to the Mount Nansen Remediation Project
• Interface and communicate with other managers on scheduling and resource requirements
• Manage the development of comprehensive consultation and engagement records to comply with respective regulatory process(es) including Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) requirements and other project-specific obligations

Requirements

• Experience in leading or being part of a team that lead consultation and engagement for a major capital project
• Ability to work effectively with team members as well as lead multi-disciplinary projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work independently or as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Knowledge of and experience in Yukon’s and BC’s (and other jurisdictions) impact assessment and licensing regime for resource development projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other business software
• 10+ years of previous experience in Indigenous and community engagement and consultation, with preference given to candidates with Yukon experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Experience in building relationships and engaging with Indigenous groups and all levels of Government.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance