Indigenous Relations Coordinator

EllisDon; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Indigenous Relations Coordinator to enhance relationships with Indigenous communities. This role focuses on fostering positive engagement, supporting Indigenous businesses, and facilitating cultural awareness training. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Indigenous rights and a commitment to inclusive diversity. Join a team that values unique experiences and offers opportunities for growth in a supportive environment. This is a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a dynamic field.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Commitment to inclusion and diversity

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working with Indigenous communities and businesses.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous rights and engagement best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support Indigenous Inclusion and foster relationships with communities.
• Develop and facilitate cultural awareness training and engagement plans.

Skills

Indigenous Engagement

Cultural Awareness

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Data Analysis

Education

Post-secondary education in Indigenous Relations/Studies

Job description

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

As the project Indigenous Relations Coordinator, you will be an important part of the project team and will contribute to fostering positive relationships between First Nations communities, EllisDon, the project, as well as facilitating and maintaining engagement throughout the project to develop positive and lasting relationships with Indigenous Communities and attract participation by Indigenous businesses and individuals on our projects.

The Indigenous Relations Coordinator role:

• Supports a culture of Indigenous Inclusion. This includes sharing knowledge and understanding of Indigenous peoples, cultures, history, governance, and protocols.
• Fosters relationships and works with Indigenous communities, businesses, clients, and governmental stakeholders to support Indigenous Engagement Plans to improve capacity and participation with EllisDon projects.
• Develops and facilitates cultural awareness training, including knowledge and understanding of local Indigenous histories, languages, and cultures.
• Provides strategic advice, ongoing reporting, and presentations to senior management regarding Indigenous consultation and engagement.
• Oversees Indigenous relations and associated area data collection and analysis to establish, monitor, and report on area business achievements, including subcontractor engagement, Indigenous employment, training initiatives, and Indigenous community engagement.
• Coordinates the development of Project Indigenous Benefits Plans, monitors and reports on progress being made.
• Acts as the liaison with government representatives on programs that support Indigenous businesses and communities.

Is this the right role for you?

• Identify as a First Nations member.
• 2-3 years of experience working with Indigenous businesses and Indigenous communities.
• Post-secondary education in Indigenous Relations/Studies, or relevant experience in a similar role is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous traditional and treaty rights, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
• Knowledge of best practices related to Indigenous engagement and the implementation of Indigenous Participation Plans on major projects.
• You possess good communication skills, verbal and written.
• You have the ability to quickly develop working relationships with a broad range of individuals, both internally and externally.
• You are available to be on site and in various Communities.
• Please note, this position requires some travel to different sites and events.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page here to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.