Indigenous Procurement Specialist

Jacobs; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Indigenous Procurement Specialist to advance Indigenous participation across Canada. You will design procurement strategies, guide Indigenous enterprises through qualifications and bidding, and collaborate with communities, workforce development organizations, and project teams.

You will build and maintain partnerships with Indigenous businesses, monitor performance outcomes, and lead engaging workshops and RFP processes while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Indigenous Studies, Socioeconomic Development, Project Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Social procurement and/or Indigenous relations.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, and Indigenous economic participation.
• Experience or knowledge of Indigenous cultural values.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills and high attention to detail to provide high-quality deliverables.
• Time management skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks and projects and meet project deadlines.
• High level of initiative and problem solving and adaptability.
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding and consideration for safety.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies: Create and implement Indigenous participation plans aligned with corporate and project objectives.
• Balance project risks: Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to weigh commercial value against participation goals.
• Build community relationships: Maintain respectful, effective partnerships with Indigenous businesses and economic organizations.
• Serve as primary contact: Guide Indigenous enterprises through qualifications, bidding processes, and award decisions.
• Host engagement events: Facilitate workshops, meetings, and information sessions to raise opportunity awareness.
• Lead sourcing activities: Manage prequalification’s, RFPs, bidder clarifications, evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee contract lifecycle: Direct amendments, change orders, and final contract close-out activities.
• Strengthen business readiness: Help Indigenous suppliers understand procurement practices and project requirements.
• Support economic development: Drive long-term capacity building to expand community access to project opportunities.

Skills

Social procurement

Indigenous relations

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Written communication

Time management

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is currently looking to hire an Indigenous Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic team in any of our canadian offices. Our Jacobs Indigenous Relations team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business, and we are expanding our team to support our Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Programs. In this position, you will be part of a dynamic team, supporting projects across Canada. Your role involves developing and advancing Indigenous procurement strategies that increase meaningful participation by Indigenous businesses and communities. The successful candidate will be a relationship-focused leader with experience working alongside Indigenous communities, workforce development organizations, industry partners, and project teams. The position requires the ability to build partnerships, develop workforce initiatives, support supplier inclusion, and track performance outcomes in a complex environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Develop procurement strategies Create and implement Indigenous participation plans aligned with corporate and project objectives.
• Balance project risks Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to weigh commercial value against participation goals.
• Build community relationships Maintain respectful, effective partnerships with Indigenous businesses and economic organizations.
• Serve as primary contact Guide Indigenous enterprises through qualifications, bidding processes, and award decisions.
• Host engagement events Facilitate workshops, meetings, and information sessions to raise opportunity awareness.
• Lead sourcing activities Manage prequalification’s, RFPs, bidder clarifications, evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee contract lifecycle Direct amendments, change orders, and final contract close-out activities.
• Strengthen business readiness Help Indigenous suppliers understand procurement practices and project requirements.
• Support economic development Drive long-term capacity building to expand community access to project opportunities.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Indigenous Studies, Socioeconomic Development, Project Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Social procurement and/or Indigenous relations
• Strong understanding of Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, and Indigenous economic participation.
• Experience or knowledge of Indigenous cultural values.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills and high attention to detail to provide high-quality deliverables.
• Time management skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks and projects and meet project deadlines.
• High level of initiative and problem solving and adaptability.
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding and consideration for safety.
• Willingness to work flexible hours

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience seeing major projects from planning through construction.
• Experience engaging with Indigenous groups and collaborating with representatives and community members
• Proven ability to collaborate with Indigenous groups to identify opportunities for Indigenous partnerships
• Financial literacy and understanding of managing budgets and schedules.
• The ability to inspire, mentor, motivate, and build respect among colleagues, fostering a cohesive work environment.

Posted Salary Range Minimum

80,000.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

115,000.00

The base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 to $115,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Ontario, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Jacobs, we use AI-driven recruitment to match top talent with opportunity—however, human connection and fairness remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

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We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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