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
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