Indigenous Procurement Strategy Lead — Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Accommodations available

Disability-inclusive hiring

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Indigenous Procurement Specialist to advance Indigenous participation in projects across Canada. You will develop procurement strategies, build partnerships with Indigenous businesses, and guide suppliers through qualifications, bids and contracts.

The role requires strong relationship-building, program management, and technical writing skills, with a focus on reconciliation and economic participation. Hybrid Canada-wide opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (Business, Supply Chain, Indigenous studies or related).
• 5+ years of experience in social procurement and/or Indigenous relations.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous engagement, reconciliation and economic participation.
• Experience with Indigenous cultural values and community engagement.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies and Indigenous participation plans aligned with project objectives.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to balance commercial value with participation goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with Indigenous businesses and economic organizations.
• Guide Indigenous enterprises through qualifications, bidding, and award decisions.
• Host engagement events to raise opportunity awareness and participation.
• Lead sourcing activities including prequalifications, RFPs, bidder clarifications, evaluations and negotiations.
• Oversee contract lifecycle including amendments, change orders and close-out.
• Support Indigenous suppliers to understand procurement practices and project requirements.
• Drive long-term capacity building and community access to project opportunities.

Skills

Indigenous relations

Social procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Time management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Indigenous Studies

Project Management

Socioeconomic Development

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Indigenous Procurement Specialist to advance Indigenous participation in projects across Canada. You will develop procurement strategies, build partnerships with Indigenous businesses, and guide suppliers through qualifications, bids and contracts.

The role requires strong relationship-building, program management, and technical writing skills, with a focus on reconciliation and economic participation. Hybrid Canada-wide opportunities available.