Business Development and Indigenous Partnerships Lead

Spectrum Resource Group; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Canada is seeking a Business Development and Indigenous Partnerships Lead. The role involves pursuing new business opportunities, supporting bid development, and building relationships with Indigenous communities. The ideal candidate will have experience in stakeholder relations and proven negotiation skills. This position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $95,000 and requires travel approximately 50% of the time. Comprehensive benefits and employee ownership are included.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Company vehicle provided

Employee ownership

Qualifications

• Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations.
• Knowledge of local Treaty and Indigenous territories.
• Current and unrestricted Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Support bid and proposal development.
• Build Indigenous participation plans.
• Track market trends and partnership activity.
• Act as a bridge between Indigenous communities and internal teams.

Skills

Business development

Stakeholder relations

Community engagement

Sales and marketing

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

The Position

Business Development and Indigenous Partnerships Lead

Type

Permanent

Reports To

Director of Operations- Forestry and Utility

About Us

Spectrum Resource Group (SRG), a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, provides services in vegetation management, forest management, integrative vegetation management, and reforestation. We provide this expertise to federal, provincial, regional, local and Indigenous governments, to the forestry, energy, mines, petroleum, transportation and utility sectors, and to numerous regional invasive species organizations across Canada.

Why Wright Canada Holdings

• Pay : annual salary of $ 70,000 to $95,000, based on education and experience.
• Hours : Monday to Friday, with evening and weekend work as required.
• Location : a work-from-home position that requires travel approximately 50% of the time.
• Benefits : comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
• Travel : is paid, and accommodation provided while on the road.
• Transportation : a company vehicle is provided for this position.
• Employee Ownership : We are 100% employee owned. Units are on your behalf, based on the company’s safety and financial performance, at no cost to you.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through partnerships, joint ventures, and contracts.
• Support bid and proposal development.
• Build Indigenous participation plans and engagement strategies.
• Track and report on market trends, partnership activity, and competitive insights.
• Work with operations and leadership teams to align opportunities with company capacity and goals.
• Act as a bridge between Indigenous communities and internal teams to support culturally informed decision-making.
• Help educate staff and leadership on best practices for Indigenous engagement.
• Represent the company at industry and community events to strengthen our visibility and relationships.
• Other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Expectations

• Experience in business development, stakeholder relations, community engagement, sales and marketing or related fields.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations would be considered an asset.
• Experience in Natural Resources and Or Utilities Sector would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of local Treaty and Indigenous territories, and knowledge of Indigenous history, governance, and current issues.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Work from home with the ability to travel to communities and project sites as needed. It is anticipated that 50% of your work is away from home office.
• Current and unrestricted Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract with less than 6 demerits.
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Join Our Team

SRG is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service®, Wright Outdoor Solutions®, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Posting will remain open until the role is filled.