Indigenous Partnerships Director – Governance & Ops

Hydro One; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro One seeks a visionary Director, Indigenous Partnerships – Operations & Governance to lead governance, relationship stewardship and performance across First Nation equity partnerships in Ontario's energy sector.

You will collaborate with First Nation communities, partner organizations and Hydro One units to ensure partnerships remain strong, sustainable, and aligned with community priorities and company goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience building and maintaining trusted relationships with Indigenous communities, governments, organizations, or businesses.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating, structuring, and managing complex partnerships, joint ventures, equity investments, governance arrangements, or similar models.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous economic development and partnership principles.
• Experience working with boards, governance committees, and executive leadership teams.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting, investment evaluation, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Hydro One's portfolio of First Nation equity partnerships, including governance and performance oversight.
• Represent Hydro One on partnership boards, governance committees, and joint decision-making forums.
• Lead the implementation and administration of partnership agreements and governance frameworks.
• Ensure commitments to First Nation partners are fulfilled and partnerships deliver long-term value.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen Indigenous participation in Ontario's energy sector.
• Support governance and engagement approaches that balance diverse community interests.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team dedicated to partnership excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Indigenous partnerships

Governance

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Team development

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Law, Engineering, Public Administration, Indigenous Studies

Job description

Hydro One seeks a visionary Director, Indigenous Partnerships – Operations & Governance to lead governance, relationship stewardship and performance across First Nation equity partnerships in Ontario's energy sector.

You will collaborate with First Nation communities, partner organizations and Hydro One units to ensure partnerships remain strong, sustainable, and aligned with community priorities and company goals.