Indigenous Relations Leader

Pinchin Ltd; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinchin Ltd. seeks an Indigenous Relations Leader to strengthen relationships with Indigenous Nations, communities, and businesses across Western Canada. You will work with mining and natural resources teams to advance engagement, reconciliation, and community-focused project delivery.

This leadership role reports to the Director of Mining and requires travel across Western Canada to build enduring partnerships and deliver value for clients and communities.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary education in Indigenous studies, community development, business, communications, natural resources, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous Nations, communities, organizations, or Indigenous-owned businesses.
• Knowledge of Indigenous histories, rights, cultures, governance structures, protocols in Canada.
• Ability to develop authentic, respectful, and sustained relationships.
• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel across Western and Northern Canada.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen Pinchin’s relationships with Indigenous Nations, communities, organizations, and businesses across Western Canada.
• Support Indigenous engagement initiatives and participation plans.
• Guide project teams on Indigenous engagement planning and cultural awareness.
• Represent Pinchin at community meetings, conferences, and engagement sessions.
• Support partnerships and reconciliation commitments.
• Maintain records of relationships and engagement activities.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Travel willingness

Education

Postsecondary education in related field

Job description

Annual Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000

We are seeking an experienced relationship-builder to help foster meaningful connections, support strategic growth initiatives, and strengthen partnerships across Western Canada. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while contributing to initiatives that create value for communities, clients, and stakeholders.

Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight.

At Pinchin, we empower our people to uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.

Pinchin is seeking an Indigenous Relations Leader to join our Mining & Natural Resources team in one of our offices in Western Canada. The new role reports to the Director of Mining.

Role Overview:

As an Indigenous Relations Advisor, you will play a key role in strengthening Pinchin’s relationships with Indigenous Nations, communities, organizations, and businesses across Western Canada. Working closely with business development, operational, and technical teams, you will help foster meaningful partnerships, support Indigenous engagement initiatives, and contribute to the growth of Pinchin’s Mining & Natural Resources practice. This position combines relationship building, strategic collaboration, and advisory support to help advance Indigenous participation, reconciliation commitments, and community-focused project delivery while creating long-term value for clients, Indigenous partners, and the communities we serve.

Your Impact:

• Build and maintain respectful, trust-based relationships with Indigenous Nations, communities, leadership, organizations, and Indigenous-owned businesses.


• Represent Pinchin at community meetings, cultural gatherings, conferences, and engagement sessions.


• Guide project teams on Indigenous engagement planning, protocols, cultural awareness, community expectations, and appropriate follow-through.


• Support mining pursuits, proposals, client presentations, and Indigenous participation plans.


• Identify opportunities related to Indigenous procurement, employment, training, education, local service delivery, and project collaboration.


• Coordinate engagement activities with operational, technical, business development, and leadership teams.


• Support Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) certification activities, reconciliation commitments, and internal education and awareness initiatives.


• Maintain accurate records of relationships, engagement activities, commitments, follow-ups, outcomes, risks, and emerging opportunities

What You’ll Bring to Pinchin

• Postsecondary education in Indigenous studies, community development, business, communications, natural resources, public administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous Nations, communities, organizations, or Indigenous-owned businesses.


• Knowledge of Indigenous histories, rights, cultures, governance structures, protocols, and contemporary issues in Canada.


• Demonstrated ability to develop authentic, respectful, and sustained relationships.


• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Sound judgment and the ability to handle sensitive information and conversations with discretion and respect.


• Experience supporting mining, natural resources, environmental consulting, engineering, or community-based projects would be considered an asset.


• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Western and Northern Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.

Compensation and Assessment

Pay ranges are listed as required by law. Final compensation reflects each candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and work location.

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI technology to support a fair and consistent evaluation of all applicants.

What makes Pinchin different?

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. What sets Pinchin apart is our commitment to people and purpose. You will join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and learning. You will grow alongside supportive leaders and subject matter experts who want you to succeed.

Step into a dynamic leadership role where you’ll mentor talented professionals, benefit from competitive compensation and extended coverage from day one, enjoy an RRSP Matching Program and annual bonuses, engage with expert led problem solving networks, and thrive in a flexible, supportive environment dedicated to recognizing and developing senior level expertise.

• Some positions may involve online testing during the recruitment process.


• Depending on the assignment, clients may require Government security screening, criminal record verification, or periodic drug and alcohol testing. Depending on the requirements of the position, preference may be given to candidates who are able to efficiently qualify for Government security clearances. (Verification of background information over the previous five years including Canadian residency.)

We are committed to employment practices that support a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We make buildings and environments better.