Indigenous Relations Leader, Western Canada

PCL; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Annual discretionary bonus

RRSP and Pension options

Flexible medical, dental and vision

Job summary

PCL Constructors Inc. in Western Canada is seeking an Indigenous Relations Manager to strengthen partnerships with Indigenous communities and support reconciliation efforts. The role may be based in Calgary, Edmonton or other Western Canada offices, with a preference for Edmonton, AB.

The position focuses on regional engagement, workforce development and procurement initiatives, requiring travel across Western Canada and a commitment to long-term community benefits.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Community Development, Public Administration, Business, Human Resources, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous governance, community structures, engagement protocols, and cultural context within Western Canada.
• Experience supporting Indigenous participation across workforce, procurement, and community partnership that reflects reconciliation principles.
• Proven ability to support pursuits, project planning, and project delivery while fostering long-term relationships with Indigenous communities and partners.
• Ability to travel throughout Western Canada as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides regional insight into Indigenous communities, governance structures, and cultural context to inform engagement strategies rooted in respect and reconciliation.
• Supports project teams in understanding local capacity, workforce availability, training pathways, and community priorities, ensuring approaches reflect regional realities and relationship considerations.
• Develops and strengthens relationships with Indigenous communities through consistent, transparent, and respectful engagement practices.
• Supports pursuits and project execution by adapting PCL frameworks, tools, and templates to reflect regional conditions, community feedback, and relationship commitments.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of Indigenous participation plans that are inclusive and aligned with project requirements and community priorities.
• Identifies opportunities to work with Indigenous businesses and suppliers, supporting procurement approaches that enable long-term economic participation and relationship continuity.
• Connects project teams with Indigenous organizations and partners that support training, employment, and workforce development, strengthening pathways for sustained participation.
• Provides guidance on Indigenous participation requirements for federal, defence, and Crown-led projects, aligning compliance requirements with meaningful engagement and partnership outcomes.
• Supports communications and positioning related to Indigenous engagement, ensuring messaging reflects commitments to reconciliation, transparency, and collaboration.
• Provides practical guidance to project teams on fostering inclusive and culturally respectful workplaces that support retention, cultural safety, and positive long-term workforce relationships.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Cultural awareness

Travel willingness

Education

Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies / related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PCL Constructors Inc. in Western Canada is seeking an Indigenous Relations Manager to strengthen partnerships with Indigenous communities and support reconciliation efforts. The role may be based in Calgary, Edmonton or other Western Canada offices, with a preference for Edmonton, AB.

The position focuses on regional engagement, workforce development and procurement initiatives, requiring travel across Western Canada and a commitment to long-term community benefits.