Director, Indigenous Relations & Economic Development

Phelps; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps in Ottawa, Canada, seeks a Director of Development and Indigenous Relations to lead strategies at the intersection of Indigenous relations, reconciliation, community development, economic growth, and investment opportunities.

The role builds partnerships with Indigenous communities, governments, organizations, and investors, guiding opportunities from strategy to implementation and ensuring alignment with community priorities and long-term value creation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Indigenous communities, governments, and partners.
• 7+ years in investment opportunities, economic development, or community-led development including Indigenous lands or communities.
• Post-secondary degree in business, public administration, Indigenous governance, or related field.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and advance strategic opportunities.
• Strong communication, facilitation, research, and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategies integrating Indigenous relations, reconciliation, community development and investment.
• Identify and advance development opportunities with Indigenous communities and stakeholders.
• Support governance readiness, partnership models and implementation pathways.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Research

Advisory

Education

Post-secondary degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Phelps in Ottawa, Canada, seeks a Director of Development and Indigenous Relations to lead strategies at the intersection of Indigenous relations, reconciliation, community development, economic growth, and investment opportunities.

The role builds partnerships with Indigenous communities, governments, organizations, and investors, guiding opportunities from strategy to implementation and ensuring alignment with community priorities and long-term value creation.