Senior Indigenous Relations Specialist (British Columbia)

Description

• Partner with key internal stakeholders to implement strategies and recommendations to continually strengthen Indigenous relationships in a manner that promotes collaboration between Indigenous communities and the company.
• Actively represent the company on industry association working groups and at business development related events.
• Build and maintain relationships with Indigenous leadership and communities in the BC Region.
• Ensure that Stantec’s project management processes are followed (e.g., internal work orders signed, signing authorities are correct, project setup, etc.).
• Participate in Stantec’s Indigenous relations strategies, including the identification of potential business opportunities with Indigenous groups.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Stantec business developers, relationship managers, and account managers.
• Collaborate with Indigenous communities and Stantec business units and contractors to identify and develop opportunities for building capacity, business development and employment.
• Support Stantec practitioners to develop effective, respectful and sustainable relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations and businesses, developing an understanding of their needs, priorities and activities so that Stantec can continue to grow as a thought leader and solution provider.
• Participate in short and longrange business planning, including identifying Indigenous related priorities and business development opportunities.
• Develop and implement Indigenous related participation and engagement plans, as required.
• Engage and collaborate with local, regional and national leaders in Indigenous engagement to inform strategy and practice, gaining an understanding of trends and developments and how they may impact Stantec, our partners and clients.
• Identify, track, and monitor issues, concerns, and interests identified by Indigenous groups.
• Act as a central coordination point for the navigation of relationships and partnerships between Stantec and Indigenous communities and businesses.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in Indigenous Relations program development, implementation and management
• Indepth knowledge of the history and presentday context of Indigenous Peoples in British Columbia, including governments and organizations.
• Must demonstrate good judgement and ability to deal with complex and sensitive issues
• Experience with Indigenous knowledge systems and worldviews.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative environment.
• A 4year university degree with 8 + years’ related experience with two more years in a professional consulting context OR
• Technical diploma/certification with extensive years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess strong facilitation, written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience building partnerships and working with Indigenous businesses, community members, governments, and organizations.
• Travel within the Region will be required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance