Indigenous Engagement Specialist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.; Chalk River; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits from Day One

Tuition support

Pension plan

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. is seeking an Indigenous Engagement Officer to strengthen respectful, culturally grounded relationships with Indigenous Nations, Governments, communities, and organizations in Canada.

The role coordinates engagement activities, develops communications, and ensures commitments are honoured with integrity. The position blends relationship-building, cultural awareness, and organized follow‑through to support major CNL projects and reconciliation efforts across

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Indigenous studies and/or communications and/or environmental sciences or related field.
• Three to five years of experience in Indigenous relations and/or communications or engagement.
• Experience communicating in group forums with Indigenous Nations and organizations is an asset.
• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team is an asset.
• Preference for applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit).

Responsibilities

• Engage with Indigenous Nations, Governments, Communities, and Organizations; communicate updates and respond to inquiries.
• Schedule and coordinate engagement activities, including logistics and agendas.
• Create engagement communications content in collaboration with other CNL departments.
• Document meeting notes, track actions, and monitor progress; maintain MOUs and community agreements.
• Report on Indigenous engagement and coordinate verification of activities with communities and organizations.
• Advise colleagues on incorporating Indigenous commitments into project schedules and scopes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Highly organized

Intercultural communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Indigenous studies or communications or environmental sciences

Tools

MS Office

Driver's license

Job description

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. is seeking an Indigenous Engagement Officer to strengthen respectful, culturally grounded relationships with Indigenous Nations, Governments, communities, and organizations in Canada.

The role coordinates engagement activities, develops communications, and ensures commitments are honoured with integrity. The position blends relationship-building, cultural awareness, and organized follow‑through to support major CNL projects and reconciliation efforts across