Indigenous Engagement & Partnerships Liaison

Valard Construction; Unorganized Kenora District; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching program

Competitive benefits

Travel to remote communities

Job summary

Valard Construction is seeking an Indigenous Relations Liaison to support the Northeast Powerline and Northshore Link projects in Northern Ontario. You will work closely with Indigenous communities and internal teams to implement engagement plans and maximize participation and opportunities.

We value relationship-building, cultural awareness, and proven experience in environmental stewardship and Indigenous procurement.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business administration, communications, Indigenous studies, public relations, or a related field.
• 5 years of related experience in Indigenous relations, community engagement, stakeholder relations, or similar role.
• Proven ability to work independently while coordinating with a broader project team.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous community and cultural considerations, including protocols and trust-building.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Power BI with strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Indigenous engagement objectives, workforce participation, community communications, and business opportunities.
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify and escalate issues, risks, or concerns with project leadership and internal teams.
• Monitor local social, political, and economic factors affecting engagement approaches.
• Prepare community communications, lookahead schedules, and construction progress notices.
• Develop community materials for leadership and other stakeholders.
• Produce regular reporting on hiring, workforce hours, spend, and procurement.
• Record and track communications, engagements, commitments and issues per project requirements.
• Coordinate community events, open houses, career fairs, and other engagement activities.
• Assist in workforce communications and address employee/community concerns related to project employment.

Skills

Relationship building

Environmental stewardship

Cultural awareness

Training & employment

Indigenous procurement

Education

Post-secondary education in business administration, communications, Indigenous studies, public relations, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Valard Construction is seeking an Indigenous Relations Liaison to support the Northeast Powerline and Northshore Link projects in Northern Ontario. You will work closely with Indigenous communities and internal teams to implement engagement plans and maximize participation and opportunities.

We value relationship-building, cultural awareness, and proven experience in environmental stewardship and Indigenous procurement.