Indigenous Relations Coordinator

Valard Group of Companies; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% RRSP matching

Job summary

Valard Construction is seeking an Indigenous Relations Coordinator based in Edmonton, AB, to support Indigenous partners on major projects. You will help manage engagement, records, reporting, and employment initiatives while traveling to communities as needed.

The role reports to the Lead, Community Engagement and requires hands-on coordination, documentation, and strong communication skills to keep commitments on track and foster respectful partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Indigenous relations, community engagement, stakeholder relations, or project management.
• Excellent written communication skills with ability to produce reports, minutes, and summaries.
• Strong knowledge of Indigenous history, rights, treaties, and Crown duty to consult in Canada.
• Well organized with ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain current records.

Responsibilities

• Create reports, information packages, presentations, and summaries for internal teams, the client, and Indigenous communities.
• Maintain accurate, timely records of communications, meetings, and commitments in trackers and databases.
• Track engagement and regulatory commitments and report on status.
• Support engagement activities, including preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and following up on actions.
• Coordinate distribution of community notifications, project updates, and information packages.
• Assist with community investment, sponsorship, and event requests.
• Support Indigenous employment, training, and procurement initiatives, tracking participation and spend.
• Maintain contact lists of Indigenous businesses, employment contacts, and training providers.
• Work with HR, procurement, and construction leadership to identify opportunities and communicate to communities.
• Attend meetings, maintain minutes and action logs, and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Prepare agendas and meeting packages, and coordinate schedules and logistics for community and client meetings.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and cultural awareness.

Skills

Indigenous relations

Community engagement

Stakeholder relations

Project management

Written communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Indigenous studies or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Indigenous Relations team is currently looking to add an Indigenous Relations Coordinator, based in Edmonton, AB.

Reporting to the Lead, Community Engagement, this is a key position that will support the delivery of Valard's commitments to our Indigenous partners on the Northeast Powerline and Northshore Link project. It will work alongside the Indigenous Relations team and the project team to keep engagement activities, records, reporting, and Indigenous employment and procurement initiatives moving. This is a hands‑on coordination role. You will spend your time preparing materials, documenting tour progress, and tracking commitments, and tracking follow up actions.

Please Note: This position will involve some travel to Indigenous communities, including remote locations (~10%) and may require occasional evening or weekend work to support community meetings and events

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create reports, information packages, presentations, and summaries for internal teams, the client, and Indigenous communities
• Maintain accurate, timely records of communications, meetings, and commitments in project trackers and databases
• Track engagement and regulatory commitments and report on status
• Support community engagement activities, including preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and following up on action items
• Coordinate the distribution of community notifications, project updates, and information packages
• Assist with community investment, sponsorship, and event requests
• Support Indigenous employment, training, and procurement initiatives, including tracking participation, hours, and spend
• Maintain contact lists of Indigenous businesses, employment contacts, and training providers
• Work with HR, procurement, and construction leadership to identify opportunities and communicate them to communities
• Attend internal and external meetings, maintaining minutes and action logs, and following up on outstanding actions
• Prepare agendas and meeting packages, and coordinate schedules and logistics for community and client meetings
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and cultural awareness

• 3 years of experience in Indigenous relations, community engagement, stakeholder relations, project management, or a related field (experience gained through work, community involvement, or lived experience is all valued)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
• Effective written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate reports, minutes, and summaries
• Clear understanding of Indigenous history, rights, treaties, and the Crown's duty to consult in Canada
• Well organized, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and keep records current

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education or training in Indigenous studies, community development, communications, business administration, or a related discipline
• Experience on transmission line, utility, pipeline, or heavy construction projects
• Familiarity with First Nations and Métis communities and organizations
• Experience with engagement or commitment tracking databases
• Experience preparing client‑facing or regulatory reporting

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of QuantaServices, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.