Remote Executive Director, Indigenous Governance

Indigenous Perspectives Society; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigenous Perspectives Society in Canada seeks an IAMC-TMX Executive Director to lead Indigenous oversight and governance for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. The role requires senior leadership, strategic coordination, and credible engagement with Indigenous communities, federal and provincial partners, regulators, and industry.

You will translate priorities into disciplined workplans, manage operations with confidentiality and sound judgment, and ensure timely reporting, budgeting, and

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of senior leadership, executive advisory, governance, public sector, Indigenous relations, major project, or multi-party experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous governance structures, Indigenous communities, or Indigenous-led initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing notes and reports.
• Ability to work independently as a contractor while aligning with Committee direction.
• Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Committee-approved priorities connected to Indigenous oversight and monitoring of a major national infrastructure project.
• Prepare high-quality briefing notes, implementation updates, options, recommendations, and decision materials for the Co-Chairs and Committee.
• Coordinate meetings with senior Indigenous, federal, provincial, regulatory, and public agency representatives.
• Monitor timelines, deliverables, risks, dependencies, budget alignment, and decisions required.
• Verify expenditures and contractor deliverables align with approved workplans and funding requirements.
• Support procurement and contracting processes and ensure proper governance across partners.
• Prepare concise reporting and follow-up materials for senior governance audiences.

Skills

Senior leadership

Governance

Indigenous relations

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Contractor management

Job description

Indigenous Perspectives Society in Canada seeks an IAMC-TMX Executive Director to lead Indigenous oversight and governance for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. The role requires senior leadership, strategic coordination, and credible engagement with Indigenous communities, federal and provincial partners, regulators, and industry.

You will translate priorities into disciplined workplans, manage operations with confidentiality and sound judgment, and ensure timely reporting, budgeting, and