Indigenous Relations Coordinator

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent communications agency seeks two Indigenous Relations Coordinators in Thunder Bay. The role involves community relations, engagement, and consultation for various projects, emphasizing Indigenous cultures and advancing Reconciliation efforts. Applicants with a proven track record, educational background, and passion for Indigenous relations are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with Indigenous communities or organizations.
• Knowledge of UNDRIP and TRC Calls to Action required.
• Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel in northern Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Develop community engagement and communications plans.
• Facilitate relationship-building activities with communities.
• Provide advice on cultural programs and capacity building activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

College or University education in business, administration or communications

Tools

MS Power Point

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Indigenous Relations Coordinator

Job Category:Firedog Communications
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Job Location:Thunder Bay

Firedog Communications is seeking two full-time Indigenous Relations Coordinators to join our growing team. The successful candidates will provide community relations, engagement and consultation services for a variety of Ontario-based projects in natural resource industries. We are looking for individuals who are knowledgeable about Indigenous history and cultures, and who are passionate about advancing Reconciliation between Indigenous peoples and industry.

Key Duties

• Participate in the development of community engagement and communications plans.
• Planning and facilitating relationship-building activities with communities including events and meetings.
• Attend and participate in events, meetings and presentations.
• Write and produce content and communications materials including for media releases, presentations, workshops, briefings, social media, newsletters and websites.
• Build and maintain positive relationships to share information and obtain feedback.
• Provide advice regarding cultural programs and capacity building activities including language, community protocols and traditional knowledge.
• Coordinate formal consultation and engagement activities to support projects.
• Update and maintain inventories and databases.
• Project administration including meeting minutes and reports.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with or for Indigenous communities or organizations.
• College or University education in related business, administration or communications field.
• Knowledge of United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), treaties etc.
• Strong computer skills and literacy including MS Power Point, MS Word, MS Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organizational, time management, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Travel will be required in northern Ontario.

Application Instructions
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their electronic applications, including cover letter, resume and work samples via the form below or directly to: [e-mail]

About Firedog
Firedog Communicationsis an award-winning creative communications agency. We offer the science of strategy as well as the art of creativity to get clients the results they want.

Firedog Communications is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from visible minority groups, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minority groups, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Accommodations are available
upon request at any stage in the selection process.

Only those granted an interview will be contacted.

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