Corporate Relations Advisor

NES Fircroft; Calgary; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Exposure to complex projects

Job summary

NES Fircroft is collaborating with a client in Calgary to seek a Corporate Relations Advisor focused on Indigenous communities and local stakeholders. The role emphasizes strategic relationship-building and maintaining alignment with organizational values and objectives.

The successful candidate will support Indigenous participation programs, manage diverse stakeholder groups, and navigate complex issues respectfully across industrial, energy, and infrastructure contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as listed or equivalent experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of experience in Indigenous Relations, Corporate Relations, Community Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, or a similar field.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous communities and key stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous engagement principles, consultation processes, and community partnership development.
• Experience in industrial, energy, infrastructure, natural resources, or major project environments is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong problem-solving, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with Indigenous communities, local governments, community organizations, and other key stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of community and Indigenous engagement programs and initiatives.
• Provide advice and support to internal teams on stakeholder engagement strategies and relationship management.
• Identify, assess, and communicate emerging community issues, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings, presentations, and engagement activities with external stakeholders.
• Support the implementation and tracking of commitments, agreements, and community investment initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, construction, procurement, workforce development, environmental, and commercial groups.
• Assist in the preparation of briefing materials, reports, presentations, and stakeholder communication plans.
• Monitor stakeholder feedback and develop recommendations to support positive relationship outcomes.
• Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and engagement activities as required.

Skills

Relationship Building

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Communication

Community and Indigenous Relations

Collaboration and Influence

Risk Identification and Mitigation

Program Coordination

Negotiation and Facilitation

Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity

Project Coordination and Execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Indigenous Studies, Business, Political Science, Environmental Studies, or related discipline

Job description

Our client is seeking a Corporate Relations Advisor to support the development and maintenance of strong, collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities, local stakeholders, government representatives, and internal business partners. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing community engagement initiatives, supporting Indigenous participation programs, and ensuring commitments are delivered in alignment with the organization's values and business objectives.

This position requires a strategic relationship-builder with strong communication skills, experience managing diverse stakeholder groups, and the ability to navigate complex issues in a professional and respectful manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with Indigenous communities, local governments, community organizations, and other key stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of community and Indigenous engagement programs and initiatives.
• Provide advice and support to internal teams on stakeholder engagement strategies and relationship management.
• Identify, assess, and communicate emerging community issues, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings, presentations, and engagement activities with external stakeholders.
• Support the implementation and tracking of commitments, agreements, and community investment initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, construction, procurement, workforce development, environmental, and commercial groups.
• Assist in the preparation of briefing materials, reports, presentations, and stakeholder communication plans.
• Monitor stakeholder feedback and develop recommendations to support positive relationship outcomes.
• Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and engagement activities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Indigenous Studies, Business, Political Science, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 7+ years of experience in Indigenous Relations, Corporate Relations, Community Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, or a similar field.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous communities and key stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous engagement principles, consultation processes, and community partnership development.
• Experience working within industrial, energy, infrastructure, natural resources, or major project environments is considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong problem-solving, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Relationship Building
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Communication
• Community and Indigenous Relations
• Collaboration and Influence
• Risk Identification and Mitigation
• Program Coordination
• Negotiation and Facilitation
• Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
• Project Coordination and Execution

What Our Client Offers

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful community and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Exposure to complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.