Manager, Indigenous Relations

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager Indigenous Relations is responsible for developing strengthening and maintaining respectful and meaningful relationships with the local Indigenous Nation communities. The role supports the organizations commitment to reconciliation by advancing engagement strategies fostering partnerships and promoting cultural awareness and understanding.

The Manager Indigenous Relations is responsible for guiding and supporting the Indigenous Relations team managing workflows priorities resources and ensuring alignment if Indigenous Relations activities with corporate strategy project requirements and reconciliation commitments.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides leadership mentorship and active support to the Indigenous Relations team fostering a collaborative high-performing and culturally informed work environment.
• Leads Indigenous engagement activities related to projects operations relationship initiatives while identifyingadditional opportunities for collaboration and partnership.
• Promotes and leads organizational cultural awareness and cross-functional collaboration to ensure Indigenous perspectives and priorities are integrated into internal processes and decision-making while advancing Indigenous Relations practices and overall organizational effectiveness.
• Manages Indigenous Relations team priorities workplans workflows resource allocation and budget to ensure effective delivery of objectives and commitments.
• Establishes and continuously improves Indigenous Relations processes standards and practices to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Provides strategic oversight of community engagement activities and the Indigenous donations and sponsorships program.
• Represents the organization in meetings engagement sessions community events and cultural gatherings.
• Builds and maintains strong trust-based relationships with Indigenous Nations communities leadership businesses and organizations.
• Works with internal departments to develop implement and continuously improve Indigenous engagement and consultation processes.
• Supports and collaborates with port partners on building relationships andparticipating in local events and initiatives.
• Oversees the implementation of agreements protocols and policies.
• Ensures timely consistent and accurate communication of updates initiatives commitments agreement implementation and key information to Indigenous Nations communities and organizational stakeholders.
• Prepares reports briefing notes presentations dashboards and recommendations for senior leadership and executive teams.
• Maintains awareness of emerging community issues concerns risks opportunities and changes and providestimely updates recommendations and strategic advice.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works predominately in an office environment.
• Regular full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Regular working hours are Mondays to Fridays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
• Occasional travel may be .

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Formal Education

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration Communications Public Affairs or a related subject.

Related Experience

• 7 or more years of related experience.

Other Requirements

• Demonstrated ability in developing and sustaining effective Indigenous relationships.
• Proven ability to lead through influence in a complex multiâstakeholder environment.
• High level of judgment discretion and integrity when handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Comfortable with public engagements building and maintaining relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess a valid Class 5 Drivers Licence.
• Able to obtain security clearance under Transport Canadas Security Clearance Program

The base salary range for this role is $131542-$164427. This position is eligible for a performance-based variable incentive targeted at 15% of the base salary.

Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging are at the heart of PRPAs culture and play a vital role in our growth strategy. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging and can contribute to their maximum potential. Our differences are the reason great things happen here. If you are an applicant in need of accommodation or special assistance throughout the interview process please submit a request by email to.

Individuals of Indigenous descent are strongly encouraged to apply.