Corporate Relations Advisor

Brunel; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is currently seeking an experienced Corporate Relations Advisor to support Indigenous and stakeholder engagement activities for a major industrial organization in British Columbia. This role will focus on maintaining strong relationships with Indigenous communities, local stakeholders and internal business functions while supporting consultation, engagement and community commitments.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in Indigenous Relations, stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Indigenous Relations, Community Relations, Public Relations, Business Development or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of Indigenous relations, stakeholder engagement or community relations experience.
• Experience with Indigenous consultation in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with Indigenous leaders and local stakeholders.
• Identify community impacts and engagement opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional engagement across project teams.
• Support Indigenous consultation strategies for permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Track engagement metrics and maintain records.

Skills

Indigenous relations

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory environment

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Indigenous Relations or related field

Job description

Brunel is currently seeking an experienced Corporate Relations Advisor to support Indigenous and stakeholder engagement activities for a major industrial organization in British Columbia. This role will focus on maintaining strong relationships with Indigenous communities, local stakeholders and internal business functions while supporting consultation, engagement and community commitments. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in Indigenous Relations, stakeholder engagement and major project environments. This individual will work across multiple functions to identify and manage social and reputational risks, address community concerns and support responsible project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain productive relationships with Indigenous leaders, communities, organizations and local stakeholders.
• Monitor project activities to identify potential community impacts, reputational risks and engagement opportunities.
• Develop practical mitigation strategies that support positive, long-term stakeholder relationships.
• Prepare and implement plans associated with agreements and commitments made to Indigenous communities.
• Work cross-functionally with commercial, finance, procurement, workforce development, environmental, regulatory, construction and project teams.
• Support Indigenous consultation strategies associated with permitting and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and construction partners to align stakeholder priorities and project activities.
• Identify and address stakeholder concerns early, ensuring the appropriate leadership and internal support teams are informed and prepared to respond.
• Plan and lead stakeholder engagement activities, including community meetings, council presentations, open houses and site visits.
• Support Indigenous contracting, procurement, local content and workforce-development initiatives.
• Collaborate with Health and Safety, Environment, Real Estate, Commercial and Construction teams to streamline engagement with local and Indigenous stakeholders.
• Support incident-management activities through participation in emergency-response training and drills.
• Assist with corporate events, public-relations activities and community programs as required.
• Support the implementation of Social Performance and Stakeholder Engagement plans and processes.
• Manage community feedback, coordinate follow-up actions and track concerns through to resolution.
• Maintain accurate and detailed stakeholder engagement records within the organization’s records-management system.
• Track engagement metrics, commitments, risks and key performance indicators.
• Support the implementation of social-impact mitigation plans and community infrastructure initiatives.
• Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to health, safety, security and environmental performance.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Indigenous Relations, Community Relations, Public Relations, Business Development or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Approximately 7-10 years of related experience in Indigenous Relations, community relations or stakeholder engagement.
• Direct experience working with Indigenous communities in British Columbia is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing Indigenous consultation and engagement in a highly regulated environment.
• Experience working with senior internal and external stakeholders, including participation in Indigenous agreement discussions or negotiations.
• Previous experience supporting stakeholder engagement, project interfaces and business integration on a major construction or industrial project.
• Knowledge of Indigenous commitments, permitting requirements, applicable legislation and regulatory processes.
• Familiarity with stakeholder-engagement tracking systems and risk-management software.
• Experience managing emerging issues and supporting crisis or incident-response activities within an integrated team.
• Strong relationship-building, collaboration and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and move work forward without direct authority.
• Strong strategic-thinking, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Proactive, flexible and results-oriented approach, with the ability to operate effectively through change and ambiguity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate records and following through on commitments.
• Demonstrated commitment to respectful engagement, collaboration, diversity and inclusion.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Willingness to complete applicable pre-employment medical, alcohol and drug testing requirements.
• Ability to comply with all workplace health, safety and conduct policies.

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