Indigenous Relations Coordinator
Indigenous Relations Coordinator
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08-08-2025
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Our Indigenous Relations Office is looking for an Indigenous Relations Coordinator to join the team! You will research analyze and prepare a variety of documents to support business objectives including presentations proposals reports and contracts. You will also support the team across a variety of strategies/projects/tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
Contract up to 9 months
Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.
CPGs workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.
Our Indigenous Relations Office is looking for an Indigenous Relations Coordinator to join the team! You will research analyze and prepare a variety of documents to support business objectives including presentations proposals reports and contracts. You will also support the team across a variety of strategies/projects/tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
What will I be doing
- Support the team in researching writing and executing letters to Indigenous communities and organizations; track and coordinate the flow of incoming and outgoing letters to ensure deadlines are met; format prepare and send letters.
- Support the preparation of a variety of draft reports briefing materials presentation decks for senior staff and management the Metrolinx Board and external agencies to address related issues and initiatives.
- Plan special events and meetings; support the team with agenda management action logs meeting minutes; liaise with Indigenous Communities and organizations; take initiative to follow up with other Metrolinx departments to ensure actions items are progressing and on track.
- Regularly liaising with internal subject matter experts and teams to ensure public facing information is accurate transparent and of the highest quality to meet Metrolinxs corporate communications objectives.
- Work with cross-functional groups to improve efficiency and the customer experience while supporting operational goals and objectives.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Completion of a diploma in Indigenous Studies Communications Public Relations Political Science or related field or a combination of education training and lived experience deemed equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in Indigenous Relations/Communications/Political Science/Public Relations/Government or similar roles.
- Fluent knowledge of the English language is essential to manage this communications function.
- Excellent writing editing and proof-reading skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills to articulate and present advice options and recommendations to colleagues including senior management and executives.
- Excellent data management and data analysis skills
- Intermediate experience with MS Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint).
Dont Meet Every Requirement
If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or email.
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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