Indigenous Partnerships Leader — Mining & Resources

Pinchin Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Matching Program

Annual bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Pinchin Canada seeks an Indigenous Relations Leader for its Mining & Natural Resources team in Western Canada. You will build and sustain partnerships with Indigenous Nations, communities, organizations, and Indigenous-owned businesses, guiding engagement strategies across provinces.

You will collaborate with business development, operations, and technical teams to advance reconciliation commitments, support pursuits, and create long-term value for clients and communities while traveling across

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 with Indigenous Nations, communities, organizations, or Indigenous-owned businesses.
• Knowledge of Indigenous histories, rights, cultures, governance structures, protocols, and issues in Canada.
• Demonstrated ability to develop authentic, respectful, and sustained relationships.
• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound judgment and discretion with sensitive information.
• Experience in mining, natural resources, environmental consulting, engineering, or community-based projects is an asset.
• Willingness to travel Western and Northern Canada (BC, AB, SK, MB, YT, NT).

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 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 and reconciliation commitments.
• Maintain accurate records of relationships, engagement activities, commitments, follow-ups, outcomes, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Postsecondary education in Indigenous studies or related field

Job description

Pinchin Canada seeks an Indigenous Relations Leader for its Mining & Natural Resources team in Western Canada. You will build and sustain partnerships with Indigenous Nations, communities, organizations, and Indigenous-owned businesses, guiding engagement strategies across provinces.

You will collaborate with business development, operations, and technical teams to advance reconciliation commitments, support pursuits, and create long-term value for clients and communities while traveling across