Indigenous Advisor

Description

• Collaborate with team members and business units to prioritize and manage business objectives, opportunities, and risks.
• Participate in negotiations and senior-level discussions with Indigenous communities.
• Lead the implementation of Indigenous Participation Plans and contribute to the development and refinement of project execution plans in alignment with the Company’s Indigenous Policy and Strategy.
• Provide strategic support and guidance to the team and other internal groups to ensure the needs, interests, and priorities of Indigenous communities are understood and considered in GFL Environmental Services projects and operations.
• Represent the company in both Indigenous communities and public settings in a professional and skillful manner.
• Lead and manage relationships with Indigenous groups, fostering economic development and social programs.
• Support the team and wider business by managing issues, resolving problems, and ensuring that priorities are met and escalations are handled quickly and effectively.
• Ensure consistent, timely communication and engagement internally and externally while driving deliverables and team performance.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in Indigenous Relations is preferred.
• Flexible and able to adapt to a fluid travel schedule.
• Direct experience and in-depth knowledge of Indigenous Relations issues, concerns and approaches to create opportunities for mutual benefit
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong respectful relationships with a variety of groups, from the grassroots to senior levels, both internally and externally.
• High energy, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a dynamic and diverse team environment.
• Experience in the Environmental Services Industry is considered an asset.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to be a team player and work independently to achieve project-driven deliverables in a continuously evolving context.
• Must be able to travel within Western Canada as required by the business.
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively present to a variety of audiences.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance