Indigenous Partnerships Leader

Pinchin Canada; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Matching Program

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Pinchin Canada is seeking an Indigenous Relations Leader to join our Mining & Natural Resources team in Western Canada. You will strengthen relationships with Indigenous Nations, communities, organizations, and Indigenous-owned businesses while guiding engagement planning and reconciliation initiatives.

This leadership role reports to the Director of Mining and offers a collaborative environment, opportunities to influence community-focused project delivery, travel across Western and Northern

Qualifications

• Postsecondary education in Indigenous studies, community development, business, communications, natural resources, public administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous Nations, communities, organizations, or Indigenous-owned businesses.
• Knowledge of Indigenous histories, rights, cultures, governance structures, protocols, and contemporary issues in Canada.
• Demonstrated ability to develop authentic, respectful, and sustained relationships.
• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle sensitive information and conversations with discretion and respect.
• Experience supporting mining, natural resources, environmental consulting, engineering, or community-based projects would be considered an asset.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Western and Northern Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain respectful, trust-based relationships with Indigenous Nations, communities, leadership, organizations, and Indigenous-owned businesses.
• Represent Pinchin at community meetings, cultural gatherings, conferences, and engagement sessions.
• Guide project teams on Indigenous engagement planning, protocols, cultural awareness, community expectations, and appropriate follow-through.
• Support mining pursuits, proposals, client presentations, and Indigenous participation plans.
• Identify opportunities related to Indigenous procurement, employment, training, education, local service delivery, and project collaboration.
• Coordinate engagement activities with operational, technical, business development, and leadership teams.
• Support Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) certification activities, reconciliation commitments, and internal education and awareness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of relationships, engagement activities, commitments, follow-ups, outcomes, risks, and emerging opportunities

Education

Postsecondary education in Indigenous studies, community development, business, communications, natural resources, public administration, or a related field

Job description

Pinchin Canada is seeking an Indigenous Relations Leader to join our Mining & Natural Resources team in Western Canada. You will strengthen relationships with Indigenous Nations, communities, organizations, and Indigenous-owned businesses while guiding engagement planning and reconciliation initiatives.

This leadership role reports to the Director of Mining and offers a collaborative environment, opportunities to influence community-focused project delivery, travel across Western and Northern