Indigenous Relations Leader - Mining & Resources (West)

Pinchin Ltd; Regina; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Matching Program

Annual bonuses

Extended coverage from day one

Job summary

Pinchin Ltd. in Western Canada seeks an Indigenous Relations Leader to strengthen partnerships with Indigenous Nations, communities and organizations across the region.

You will collaborate with business development, operations and technical teams to advance Indigenous engagement plans and community-focused projects. The role supports reconciliation commitments and PAIR certification, travels across Western/Northern Canada, and aims to create lasting value for clients and communities we serve.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Facilitation

Presentation

Education

Indigenous studies / related field

Job description

Pinchin Ltd. in Western Canada seeks an Indigenous Relations Leader to strengthen partnerships with Indigenous Nations, communities and organizations across the region.

You will collaborate with business development, operations and technical teams to advance Indigenous engagement plans and community-focused projects. The role supports reconciliation commitments and PAIR certification, travels across Western/Northern Canada, and aims to create lasting value for clients and communities we serve.