Indigenous Relations Liaison

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

📋 Description

• Assist with the Northeast Powerline and Northshore Link projects located in Northern Ontario.

• Collaborate closely with partnering Indigenous communities to ensure Valard fulfills its commitments.

• Support the execution of Indigenous engagement and participation strategies.

• Work alongside Indigenous Relations, Project Management, Employee Services, and Procurement teams.

• Foster and sustain respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, their leadership, and various stakeholders.

• Recognize, escalate, and aid in the resolution of issues, risks, and concerns raised by the community.

• Observe local and regional social, political, and economic factors that may impact projects.

• Prepare and disseminate community updates, milestone notices, lookahead schedules, and construction progress reports.

• Create project information packages and materials aimed at the community.

• Generate reports that track hiring, workforce hours, expenditures, and procurement activities.

• Document and monitor communications, engagement efforts, commitments, and issues.

• Organize and take part in community events, open houses, career fairs, and various engagement initiatives.

• Support workforce communication and address employee or community inquiries.

• Assist in developing engagement plans and meeting Indigenous participation objectives.

• Represent Valard with professionalism in community environments and on project-related issues.

• Travel frequently to Indigenous communities, including those in remote areas.

⛳️ Requirements

• A post-secondary degree in business administration, communications, Indigenous studies, public relations, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Relevant experience will also be taken into account.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Indigenous relations, community engagement, stakeholder relations, or a similar position.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while effectively coordinating with a wider project team.

• Strong knowledge of Indigenous community and cultural nuances, including the significance of protocols and trust-building.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Power BI, with solid general computer skills.

• Experience in construction, energy, utilities, infrastructure, or linear projects is advantageous.

• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada without any restrictions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual base salary ranging from $85,000 to $110,000, based on experience and qualifications.

• 5% RRSP matching program.

• A comprehensive and competitive total rewards package.

• A full array of employee benefits.

• Support for health and wellbeing.

• Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.