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
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