Manager - Indigenous and Community Engagement (Hybrid, Markham, ON, Canada)

Description

• Establish and maintain project schedule as required.
• Lead the development and execution of GVH’s Indigenous engagement strategy in support of project objectives throughout GVH Canada.
• Work with project staff and internal partners to apply judgment, discretion, and initiative in managing sensitive issues involving Indigenous communities and their citizens, including Aboriginal and treaty rights.
• Document all Canadian community engagement activities and initiatives and prepare reports as required by project partners.
• Attend community events as required (some weekends required).
• Work in collaboration with internal and external partners to lead all Indigenous engagement initiatives and opportunities for GVH in Canada including, but not limited to training, development and education, community engagement, and business development.
• Lead project engagement initiatives as it relates to GVH SMR projects.
• Support other Canadian indigenous engagement initiatives as required.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community groups, including Indigenous associations, and other organizations as required.
• Lead GVH’s Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) through (CCIB) Canadian Council for Indigenous Business certification process.

Requirements

• For Canada, this role requires working a hybrid model, two days a week onsite at the Markham Ontario office.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• PMP certification.
• This role requires access to U.S, export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. government.
• A Valid G Driving license is required.
• Post graduate degree in Indigenous Studies, business, Social Science or related field.
• For Canada, GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Environment, or equivalent role.
• Experience engaging with Indigenous groups and collaborating with representatives and communities.
• Ability to have a flexibility working to support community events on weekends as required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance