Indigenous Participation Manager

Raytheon; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon seeks an Indigenous Participation Manager in Calgary, Alberta, responsible for engaging Indigenous organizations and communities in support of the Land Vehicle Crew Training System (LVCTS) project for the Canadian Army. The role involves designing programs, managing relationships, preparing reports, and guiding leadership on outreach effectiveness, with a focus on diversity and training. Candidates should have significant experience working with Indigenous groups and possess strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years working in a similar role.
• Experience with First Nations and Indigenous organizations.
• Ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement diversity-focused programs.
• Initiate targeted Indigenous engagement efforts.
• Prepare reports on Indigenous benefits metrics.

Skills

Cultural awareness and sensitivity

Excellent writing and communication skills

Relationship management

Project management

Bilingual (English and French)

Job description

We are currently seeking an Indigenous Participation Manager to support the Land Vehicle Crew Training System (LVCTS) project in anticipation of contract award. The LVCTS project will provide simulation and training support to the Canadian Army (CA) at five sites across Canada: Edmonton, Alberta; Shilo, Manitoba; Petawawa, Ontario; Valcartier, Quebec; and Gagetown, New Brunswick. The project will train the CA on the Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank (MBT), the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) 6.0, and the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV). Raytheon Canada, as the potential future Prime Contractor, will support all aspects of the program, including the execution of the Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP).

The Indigenous Participation Manager is a highly visible position with frequent interaction with company senior leadership, Government of Canada representatives, First Nations, Indigenous organizations, and other business and Indigenous leaders across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement appropriate programs and coordinate diversity-focused vendor programs, strategic partnerships, community activities, and events.
• Initiate, monitor, and carry out targeted Indigenous engagement efforts in support of the LVCTS project.
• Maintain Raytheon Canada’s database of Indigenous-owned companies.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on Indigenous benefits metrics.
• Provide guidance to Raytheon Canada’s leadership and employees concerning community outreach effectiveness, talent development, and recruiting and retention initiatives.
• Work with leaders, training coordinators and Human Resources to develop strategies that include recruiting, succession planning and skill/professional development for Indigenous persons.
• Present to leaders and senior management on the LVCTS Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP) and progress made against Raytheon Canada’s commitments and obligations.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on Indigenous relations, recruitment, training & development, and engagement within the organization.
• Develop, oversee, and report on the LVCTS Indigenous Training and Development Plan.

Requirements

• Minimum seven (7) years working in a similar role and business complexity.
• Experience working with First Nations and Indigenous organizations.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity and an understanding of working with Indigenous persons.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives at the same time.
• Excellent writing and communications skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Experience managing or administering a Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) project’s IPP is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in both English and French is considered an asset.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and obtain/maintain a Government of Canada security clearance and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods.

Raytheon Canada Limited (RCL) adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. RCL will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. Should you be selected for an interview, please inform Human Resources if you require disability-related accommodations. All personal information is collected under the applicable Canadian privacy legislation.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.