Senior Indigenous Engagement Specialist - ( 2400048Q )
Description
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Your Opportunity
Reporting to the Vice President, Indigenous Business and Relations, the Senior Indigenous Relations Specialist – British Columbia, will uphold Stantec's corporate Indigenous Relations Practice and manage the organization's approach to fostering and strengthening relationships with Indigenous Peoples, communities, and businesses in the BC region.
This position will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating the full range of Stantec's Indigenous community engagement and relationship management initiatives, including active and future projects.
The successful candidate will be involved as an advisor in the regulatory, planning and management aspects of projects and in providing assistance in the continued development of business opportunities throughout the BC region.
This position will work collaboratively with operational and functional services leadership across the BC region to deliver on Indigenous relations goals including Indigenous staff recruitment and retention, engagement with Indigenous communities and organizations, and strengthening internal awareness of Indigenous cultures, histories, and issues.
Your Key Responsibilities
Participates in short and long-range planning, establishing Indigenous related priorities and business development opportunities.
Engages and collaborates with local, regional and national leaders in Indigenous engagement to inform strategy and practice.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous leadership and communities in the BC Region.
Act as a central coordination point for the navigation of relationships and partnerships between Stantec and Indigenous communities and businesses.
Partner with key internal stakeholders to implement strategies and recommendations to strengthen Indigenous engagement and consultation.
Participate in Stantec's Indigenous relations strategies, including the identification of potential business opportunities with Indigenous groups.
Actively represent the company on industry association working groups and at business development related events.
Collaborate with Indigenous communities and Stantec business units to identify and develop opportunities for building capacity, business development and employment.
Creates and maintains effective working relationships with Stantec business developers, relationship managers, and account managers.
Develop and implement Indigenous related participation and engagement plans, as required.
Identifying, tracking, and monitoring issues, concerns, and interests identified by Indigenous groups.
Supports Stantec practitioners to develop effective, respectful and sustainable relationships with Indigenous communities.
Ensures that Stantec's project management processes are followed.
Travel within the Region will be required.
Performs other related duties.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
In-depth knowledge of the history and present-day context of Indigenous Peoples in British Columbia and other jurisdictions in Canada.
Experience with Indigenous knowledge systems and worldviews.
Demonstrated experience in Indigenous Relations program development, implementation and management.
Experience building partnerships and working with Indigenous businesses, community members, governments, and organizations.
Must possess a high level of integrity and personal accountability.
Must possess strong facilitative, negotiation, influencing, written communication and presentation skills.
Must demonstrate good judgement and ability to deal with complex and sensitive issues.
Education and Experience
A 4-year university degree with 8 years' related experience with two more years in a professional consulting context OR Technical diploma/certification with extensive years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Candidates with less applicable experience may be considered at a different level.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods.
Travel to Indigenous communities, to Stantec offices in BC and attendance at conferences and events will be required.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee.
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Salary Range(s):
Lower Mainland $92,600/BC Other Areas $87,400 - Lower Mainland $138,900/BC Other Areas $131,000 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC.
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Primary Location: Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver
Other Locations: Canada-British Columbia-Kelowna, Canada-British Columbia-Richmond, Canada-British Columbia-Burnaby, Canada-British Columbia-Quesnel, Canada-British Columbia-Sidney, Canada-British Columbia-Kamloops, Canada-British Columbia-Prince George
Employee Status: Regular
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Nov 19, 2024, 6:20:08 AM
Req ID: 2400048Q
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