Indigenous Engagement Lead (Contract)

Trans Mountain; Burnaby, Kamloops, Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Valuable experience

Career advancement

Competitive compensation

Meaningful work

IDEA commitment

Job summary

Trans Mountain invites applications for an Indigenous Engagement Coordinator, MOP (Contract), to support regulatory consultation across Northern British Columbia. Roles include coordinating correspondence between Indigenous groups and the Indigenous Relations Team, and preparing timely submissions, notes, materials, and presentations.

The position can be based in Burnaby, Kamloops or Edmonton, reporting to the Acting Team Lead, Indigenous Engagement, with responsibilities spanning travel

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education preferred with focus in environment, communications, geography, political science or related field.
• Combination of education, skills and experience will be considered.
• Understanding Indigenous Consultation in relation to projects and Indigenous peoples, protocols, and consultation practices is an asset.
• Over 2 years of progressive experience.
• Experience managing complex and sensitive issues with sound judgement in a politically sensitive environment.
• Exceptional skills with Microsoft Office; SharePoint and Borealis experience would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical support to the IR Advisors working with Indigenous communities, including travel planning, venue bookings, invitations, and site visits with proper PPE and consents.
• Attend Engagement and Consultation meetings with Advisors on implementation of commercial agreements and regulatory engagement.
• Provide follow-up support from meetings and information requests related to commitments and authorizations.
• Prepare meeting minutes, agendas, and distribute materials and equipment as needed.
• Develop and maintain databases and document systems for the Engagement team’s activities.

Skills

Indigenous engagement

MS Office

SharePoint

Communication skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Post-secondary education preferred

Environment/Communications/Geography/Political Science focus

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Borealis experience

Job description

Trans Mountain invites applications for an Indigenous Engagement Coordinator, MOP (Contract), to support regulatory consultation across Northern British Columbia. Roles include coordinating correspondence between Indigenous groups and the Indigenous Relations Team, and preparing timely submissions, notes, materials, and presentations.

The position can be based in Burnaby, Kamloops or Edmonton, reporting to the Acting Team Lead, Indigenous Engagement, with responsibilities spanning travel