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Global consultancy delivering environmental, health, safety, risk, social and sustainability services.
Lead Indigenous engagement and assessment for projects, guiding reconciliation and strategy.
24 days ago
C$108,001 - C$131,050
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
8,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Consulting
Sustainability
Engineering
Risk Management
Health & Safety
Environmental Impact Assessment
Geotechnical Engineering
Water Management
Sector Specialisms
Chemical
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Mining & Metals
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceutical
Power
Renewables
Role
Description
indigenous assessment
regulatory filings
engagement design
client proposals
mentoring
impact mitigation
- Conduct Indigenous Interests Assessments in compliance with Duty to Consult and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC).
- Participate in business development through proposals and client engagement.
- Lead Indigenous Interests Assessments and integrate Indigenous knowledge into environmental and social impact assessments.
- Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal capacity building.
- Advise clients and internal teams on culturally appropriate practices, regulatory frameworks, and reconciliation strategies.
- Support Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Land Use studies, assess impacts on rights and interests, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Integrate Indigenous perspectives into environmental assessments and project design.
- Provide strategic regulatory leadership and prepare filings, engagement summaries, and technical reports.
- Mentor and inspire multidisciplinary teams while fostering collaboration with Indigenous Nations and stakeholders.
- Maintain expertise through ongoing training and stay current on regulatory changes.
- Drive strategic Indigenous engagement and consultation programs that influence major infrastructure, natural resource, and renewable energy projects.
- Design and lead Indigenous engagement and consultation programs with clients, Indigenous Nations, regulators, and stakeholders.
Requirements
driver's license
leadership
10+ yrs
bachelor's
stakeholder platforms
regulatory
- Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
- Strong leadership, facilitation, and technical writing skills.
- 10+ years of experience in Indigenous engagement, consultation, and/or Indigenous interests assessment.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Indigenous Studies, Environmental Sciences, Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, or related field.
- 6+ years of experience in Indigenous engagement, consultation, and/or Indigenous interests assessment.
- Experience with Indigenous-led or co-developed assessment models.
- Familiarity with stakeholder engagement platforms (e.g., Jambo, NetBenefit, StakeTracker, Borealis).
- Expertise in regulatory frameworks, including BC Environmental Assessment Office or BC Energy Regulator guidelines.
- Ability to travel within Canada (approx. 10%).
- Proven track record working with Indigenous Nations in BC and/or across Canada.
- Knowledge of federal and other provincial/territorial regulations (Alberta, Ontario, Yukon, NWT, Nunavut).
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
Revenue $1.3B
Annual Revenue
Reports over US$1.3 billion annually.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates across over 40 countries.
KKR Backing
Since 2021
Privately owned and backed by KKR since 2021.
Thousands Annually
Projects Undertaken
Undertakes thousands of projects each year.
- Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint.
- Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines.
- Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT.
- Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies.
- Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.
Culture + Values
- Safety is our number one priority.
- We are passionate about what we do.
- We collaborate to achieve excellence.
- We take personal responsibility and act with integrity.
- We embrace change and seek innovative solutions.
- We care about our people and work with them to unlock their potential.
Environment + Sustainability
50% reduction
Carbon Footprint Reduction
Aiming to reduce operational carbon footprint by half by 2025.
70M tons CO2
CO2 Emissions Reduced
Helped clients reduce emissions by over 70 million tons of CO2 equivalent annually.
- Committed to achieving net zero by 2030.
- Works with clients to support the transition to renewable energy sources.
- Aims to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of business decision-making.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% women
Senior Leadership Team
Half of the senior leadership team consists of women, reflecting strong gender diversity at executive levels.
40% by 2025
Global Workforce Goal
Aim to achieve 40% female representation in the global workforce by the year 2025, demonstrating a commitment to broader diversity initiatives.
Active tracking
Gender Balance Monitoring
The company consistently monitors and reports on gender balance across all levels of the organization to ensure ongoing progress and accountability.
- They have introduced initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of diverse talent.