Indigenous Rights Engagement Specialist

Description

• Support the collection of Indigenous Knowledge, as well as and socio-cultural and traditional land and resource use data collection.
• Conduct qualitative data analysis and interpretation.
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
• Support baseline programs and effects assessments with respect to Indigenous peoples, including Aboriginal and Treaty Rights and cultural impact assessments.
• Perform and coordinate background research, compilation, synthesis and analysis.
• Support socio-economic data collection and assessments, as required and appropriate.
• Support Indigenous community consultation and engagement programs and activities.
• Prepare high-quality reports and deliverables in line with best practices and appropriate cultural protocols.

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of directly relevant experience, preferably in the consulting industry.
• Able to work across multiple time zones, as needed.
• A degree in social sciences, geography, resource management, Indigenous studies, anthropology, archaeology, or a related field.
• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees
• Willingness to travel, as needed.
• Verbal and written communication, report writing, and interpersonal skill.
• Adaptive and responsive in the face of emerging challenges and opportunities.
• Experience working on federal and provincial environmental assessment projects.
• Experience working with and/or for Indigenous communities in Canada in the areas of Indigenous Knowledge, traditional land and resource use, and socio-cultural assessments.
• Highly developed critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete multiple project demands within tight timelines.
• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Learning and Development opportunities
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes
• Flexible work hours
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• A competitive compensation package
• Employee share purchase plan
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees
• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Wellness Subsidy
• We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance