Gestionnaire, Relations avec les Autochtones et Engagement Communautaire/Manager, Indigenous Re[...]

Phase Consulting; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Manager for Indigenous Relations and Community Engagement based in Quebec City. This role involves developing and managing community outreach strategies, fostering collaboration with Indigenous communities, and ensuring their concerns are addressed effectively. The successful candidate will have a strong background in community engagement within the natural resources sector and must be fluent in both French and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in community engagement or Indigenous relations.
• Fluency in French and conversational English required.
• Strong understanding of legal obligations under Section 35 of the Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement Indigenous consultation and community outreach strategies.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders, including Indigenous groups.
• Document engagement activities for regulatory permits and approvals.

Skills

Community Engagement

Indigenous Relations

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, or related field

Tools

StakeTracker

Job description

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Job Title: Manager, Indigenous Relations and Community Engagement

Location: Based in Quebec City with regular travel to project site

Company Overview:

Our client is a mineral exploration and development company based in Canada. Their world-class project, located in Labrador near the northern Quebec border, represents a strategic opportunity for sustainable mineral development. This advanced exploration project requires robust community engagement to ensure successful development and future mining operations.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the GM, Sustainability, the Manager, Indigenous Relations and Community Engagement will be responsible for developing, leading, implementing, and managing comprehensive Indigenous consultation and community outreach strategies and initiatives. This role will involve leading consultation efforts, executing engagement strategies and ensuring that community concerns and interests are effectively addressed. This individual will engage and act as a liaison with Indigenous communities and maintain contacts and relationships with relevant governing bodies, municipalities, community organizations and other external consultants and stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a critical role in fostering collaboration and trust between the company and the communities impacted by the project. Travel is required to the project site and impact zone in Labrador and Northern Quebec.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and implement project-specific Indigenous and Community engagement plan.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the local area, including Indigenous groups that have asserted rights in the project area.
• Organize and lead information sessions to communicate project activities, objectives, and timelines.
• Prepare and disseminate information for meetings with Indigenous partners, local communities, and other stakeholders.
• Document engagement and consultation activities in support of regulatory permits and approvals.
• Create and support local community events and educational initiatives related to the project.
• Develop a strategic plan for Impact and Benefit Assessment (IBA) agreements with Indigenous groups.
• Track and document issues, concerns, and interests raised by communities and stakeholders, ensuring appropriate follow-up.
• Support permit applications, monitor and maintain permits and agreements commitments.
• Act as a liaison with government agencies as required.
• Negotiate and execute agreements related to Impact and Benefit Assessments with Indigenous groups.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align community engagement efforts with project goals.
• Provide input towards strategies, initiatives, agreements, and employment opportunities that promote positive relations with Indigenous partners and local community members.
• Provide regular reports on engagement activities, challenges, and outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Community Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in community engagement, Indigenous relations, or stakeholder management within the natural resources sector.
• Strong understanding of legal obligations under Section 35 of the Constitution and the Duty to Consult, along with associated provincial, territorial and federal guidance
• Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous communities and the public and in developing and implementing engagement strategies and agreements with stakeholders. Proven experience in Northern Quebec and Labrador will be an asset.
• Experience creating strategies to develop and increase local procurement, Indigenous and local employment opportunities and other responsible mining [business] practices.
• Experience with StakeTracker or similar stakeholder information management software is this an asset or a requirement?
• High emotional intelligence with excellent listening, relationship building and communication skills to engage with local stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder interests.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team.
• Ability to travel frequently to remote communities in northern Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Fluency in French along with conversational/professional English required to ensure effective communication with all community stakeholders.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning, Human Resources, and Other

• Industries

  Mining, Manufacturing, and Electric Power Generation

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