Indigenous Relations Manager

Position Overview

You have a remarkable talent for building genuine connections and understanding the unique and evolving priorities and needs of Indigenous communities. You recognize that a strong reputation is essential for fostering and sustaining meaningful partnerships. With a commitment to building respectful reciprocal relationships you consistently work to understand and consider varying perspectives while seeking to find common ground through transparent respectful communication.

As an Indigenous Relations Manager you will play a vital role in building and maintaining trusted relationships with Indigenous communities in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Youll work closely with these communities and organizations which serve Indigenous peoples in the region to support FortisBCs projects and advance our business priorities in a respectful inclusive and collaborative way.

Were looking for someone who is passionate about relationship-building grounded in cultural awareness and committed to advancing reconciliation and sustainability through meaningful engagement.

In this role you will:

• Serve as a key point of contact between FortisBC Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley First Nation communities and Indigenous Peoples.
• Lead and support engagement activities that foster open dialogue and mutual understanding.
• Promote opportunities and support integration of Indigenous participation in FortisBCs business operations
• Ensure feedback is meaningfully integrated into project planning execution and FortisBCs broader decarbonization initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align community engagement with operational and strategic goals.

What it takes:

• A bachelors degree in business administration communications political science or other related discipline from a recognized program plus four (4) years of strategic consultation and engagement experience in Indigenous Relations.
• Proven project management skills with a strong ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing tasks.
• Skilled in delivering presentations public speaking and navigating challenging conversation with strong interpersonal and team-building abilities.
• Capable of asserting interests while managing competing perspectives with strong analytical and professional judgment skills.
• Proficient in supporting applications and obtaining permits through British Columbia regulatory agencies such as the BC Utilities Commission BC Environmental Assessment Office and BC Energy Regulator.
• Indigenous and stakeholder relations experience with communities in British Columbia.
• Experience in conflict resolution negotiation and public participation training is considered an asset.

Additional Information

• This role requires the ability to travel throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley as required; including some evening and weekend work activities.