Indigenous Engagement & Consultation Specialist

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indigenous Consultation and Partnerships Branch of the Mines and Minerals Division invites applications to support Indigenous engagement and consultation activities in Ontario. You will collect and coordinate knowledge of First Nation and Métis communities to inform mining regulations and policies.

Role emphasizes training delivery, relationship management, and facilitating meetings with Indigenous communities, ministries, and industry partners to inform decisions and promote cooperation.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with Indigenous communities and organizations.
• Knowledge of Crown's duty to consult and Aboriginal rights.
• Understanding of land and resource development matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to management and staff to increase engagement effectiveness.
• Liaise with ministry staff, stakeholders and Indigenous communities.
• Support meetings and discussions to inform input on proposals and initiatives.
• Lead and/or support training on Ontario's regulatory consultation framework.
• Foster constructive ministry-Indigenous relations and collaborations.

Skills

Relationship building

Facilitation

Oral and written communication

Political acuity

Research and analysis

Tools

Geographic Information Systems

Databases

Google Earth

MS Office

Job description

The Indigenous Consultation and Partnerships Branch of the Mines and Minerals Division invites applications to support Indigenous engagement and consultation activities in Ontario. You will collect and coordinate knowledge of First Nation and Métis communities to inform mining regulations and policies.

Role emphasizes training delivery, relationship management, and facilitating meetings with Indigenous communities, ministries, and industry partners to inform decisions and promote cooperation.