Manager Indigenous Relations (Full-Time)

Thunder Bay

Northwestern Ontario

CAD 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay

has a rewarding opportunity for a Manager, Indigenous Relations! (Full-time)

Work Location: Thunder Bay

As the Manager, Indigenous Relation, reporting to the Director – Strategy & Engagement, you will act as special advisor to the City Manager and provide leadership, expertise, and guidance to the Corporation in developing, enhancing and implementing effective municipal policies, programs, services and/or initiatives to strengthen the City’s relationship with Indigenous communities and organizations advancing truth and reconciliation efforts. A primary focus of this position will be to lead the implementation of the Indigenous Relations Strategy for the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay, as well as champion a corporate team in achieving the City of Thunder Bay’s Anti-Racism and Inclusion Accord commitments.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Degree in a political, social science or humanities field, or similar related field, and five years of progressively responsible management experience working with Indigenous peoples, diverse cultures, and racialized groups; or
Diploma in a political, social science or humanities field, or similar related field, and seven years of progressively responsible management experience working with Indigenous peoples, diverse cultures, and racialized groups
Minimum of three years’ supervisory experience
Knowledge of and understanding of Indigenous lived experience and a commitment to support truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples is preferred
Experience that may include knowledge gained from training with Indigenous knowledge keepers and Elders
In-depth knowledge of the history and present-day context of Indigenous governments, organizations and peoples in Thunder Bay and region
Experience building partnerships and working with Indigenous governments, organizations and peoples to improve access to services and employment in a complex political environment
Knowledge of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP); Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action; and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls for Justice
Experience in implementing strategies to increase Indigenous inclusion (i.e. social equity, economic development, community engagement, education, intervention, programs)
Knowledge of Canadian and international human rights legislation

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.