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About the role

  • Indigenous Relations Liaison supporting Valard’s Northeast Powerline and Northshore Link projects. Building Indigenous community relationships and coordinating engagement, workforce participation, and procurement.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Northeast Powerline and Northshore Link projects in Northern Ontario
  • Work directly with partnering Indigenous communities and help Valard deliver on its commitments
  • Facilitate implementation of Indigenous engagement and participation plans
  • Work with Indigenous Relations, Project Management, Employee Services, and Procurement teams
  • Build and maintain respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, leadership, and stakeholders
  • Identify, escalate, and help resolve issues, risks, and community concerns
  • Monitor local and regional social, political, and economic considerations affecting projects
  • Prepare and distribute community communications, milestone updates, lookahead schedules, and construction progress notices
  • Develop project information packages and community-facing materials
  • Produce reports tracking hiring, workforce hours, spend, and procurement
  • Record and track communications, engagement activities, commitments, and issues
  • Coordinate and participate in community events, open houses, career fairs, and engagement activities
  • Support workforce communications and respond to employee or community concerns
  • Assist with engagement plans and Indigenous participation targets
  • Represent Valard professionally in community settings and on project-related matters
  • Frequent travel to Indigenous communities, including remote locations

Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in business administration, communications, Indigenous studies, public relations, or a related field is preferred
  • Equivalent experience will also be considered
  • 5 years of related experience in Indigenous relations, community engagement, stakeholder relations, or a similar role
  • 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
  • Experience in construction, energy, utilities, infrastructure, or linear projects is preferred
  • Legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions

Benefits

  • $85,000 - $110,000 base salary annually, depending on experience and qualifications
  • 5% RRSP matching program
  • Comprehensive and competitive total rewards package
  • Complete range of employee benefits
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Accommodation for applicants with disabilities available on request

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$85,000 - CA$110,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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