Advisor – Indigenous and Community Relations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Foster and maintain relationships with Indigenous partners, communities, municipal governments, and local stakeholders in designated regions.

• Serve as a primary contact point, providing “one-window access” to Innergex for Indigenous partners and local communities.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of Indigenous history, rights and title, treaties, traditional protocols, UNDRIP, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, as well as pertinent federal and provincial legislation and policies.

• Collaborate with internal teams to nurture positive relationships and ensure adherence to contractual and legal responsibilities, while promoting shared opportunities for First Nations communities.

• Provide guidance to project teams on strategies for managing and mitigating relationship risks with Indigenous partners to support project success.

• Monitor, coordinate, and report on emerging issues and needs affecting Indigenous partners.

• Track relevant policies, news, and events pertaining to Indigenous Peoples within assigned and relevant regions.

• Organize and facilitate engagement and, when appropriate, consultation processes with Indigenous communities.

• Observe local government activities and evaluate potential impacts of policies and regional developments on projects.

• Collaborate with project teams to devise and implement engagement strategies, issue management plans, and local government relations strategies.

• Assist project teams in meetings with Indigenous partners and stakeholders, including participation, documentation (minutes, summaries), consultation logs, and follow-up actions.

• Aid in the creation and presentation of materials for engagement with both internal and external audiences.

• Represent the organization at industry, community, and Indigenous events.

⛳️ Requirements

• Completion of relevant post-secondary education in political science, Indigenous history, Indigenous rights and title, public relations, communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience within the electricity and/or energy sector, specifically working with Indigenous organizations and/or communities.

• Proven experience in leading projects and engaging with external partners.

• Strong understanding of how to cultivate trust-based, lasting relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Capability to navigate complex or challenging conversations, identify common ground, and resolve conflicts while maintaining relationships.

• Strong strategic thinking skills coupled with the ability to manage urgent and changing priorities.

• Ability to identify, contextualize, and analyze risks associated with the role.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple timelines and projects.

• A passion for the positive impact that renewable energy projects can have on both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

• Valid BC driver’s license in good standing.

• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

• IAP2 training is considered an asset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus;

• Three weeks of vacation to start, along with paid time off during the holiday season;

• 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from the first day of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions;

• Group retirement plans with employer contributions;

• 100% Employer-funded Wellness Account;

• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;

• Hybrid work model;

• Opportunities for career development;

• Offices conveniently accessible by public transportation.