Senior business strategy advisor guiding Desjardins transformation initiatives and strategic decision - making. Developing policies, recommendations, and complex cross - sector business solutions.
About the role
- Indigenous Relations Advisor for Valard, supporting Indigenous engagement in Northwestern Ontario. Building relationships with Indigenous communities and stakeholders, primarily for the Waasigan Transmission Line project.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Valard’s Indigenous Relations team, Project Management Team (PMT), Employee Services and Procurement to support Indigenous engagement objectives, workforce participation, community communications, and business opportunities
- Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, leadership, and stakeholders, ensuring meaningful engagement through feedback and ongoing communication
- Identify, escalate, and support the resolution of issues, risks, or community concerns, collaborating with project leadership and internal teams as required
- Maintain awareness of local and regional social, political, and economic considerations affecting the project and engagement approach
- Prepare and distribute community communications and notifications, project milestone updates / lookahead schedules (as appropriate), and construction progress notices
- Develop project information packages and community-facing materials for leadership, members, businesses, and other stakeholders
- Produce regular reporting including tracking and summarizing hiring, workforce hours, spend, and procurement
- Ensure all communications, engagement activities, commitments, and issues are recorded and tracked per project requirements
- Coordinate and participate in community events, open houses, career fairs, and other engagement activities to strengthen relationships and support workforce and business objectives
- Support workforce communications and respond to employee or community concerns related to project employment and engagement
- Assist in developing engagement plans and supporting achievable Indigenous participation targets
- Represent Valard professionally in community settings and on project-related matters
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in business administration, communications, Indigenous studies, public relations, or a related field is preferred (or equivalent experience)
- 5 years of related experience in Indigenous relations, community engagement, stakeholder relations, or similar roles
- Proven ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with a broader project team
- Strong understanding of Indigenous community and cultural considerations, including the importance of protocols and trust-building
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Power BI, with strong general computer skills
- Valid Driver's Licence and ability to provide a clean Driver's Abstract
- Experience supporting construction, energy, utilities, infrastructure, or linear projects
Benefits
- comprehensive and competitive total rewards package
- RRSP matching program
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