Remote Senior Indigenous Relations & Engagement Lead

Trans Mountain; Calgary; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trans Mountain is seeking a Senior Indigenous Relations Advisor (Contract) based in Calgary, Alberta. The role leads complex Indigenous consultation, engagement and relationship-management, serving as a senior point of contact for Indigenous communities and providing strategic guidance to leadership and multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires travel to Indigenous communities and project sites; a willingness to work remotely is noted, with a strong emphasis on safety, integrity, and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, Political Science, Regulatory Affairs, Business, Communications or related discipline; equivalent education/experience considered.
• 8–12 years of progressively responsible Indigenous Relations, consultation, community relations or related field experience.
• Strong knowledge of government, regulatory requirements related to Indigenous consultation and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Indigenous engagement and relationship stewardship with communities potentially affected by activities.
• Coordinate meetings, round tables, site visits and other engagement activities as senior point of contact.
• Develop engagement strategies, briefing materials, and executive updates with Indigenous Relations leadership.
• Oversee consultation approaches aligned with regulatory requirements, permitting pathways and timelines.
• Coordinate responses to Indigenous comments and information requests with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor commitments and information requests; ensure defensible responses across functions.
• Provide senior-level input on community interests, emerging issues and risks affecting approvals and project delivery.
• Prepare clear decision materials for sensitive or material matters.

Skills

Relationship building

Facilitation

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic advising

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, Political Science, Regulatory Affairs, Business, Communications

Job description

Trans Mountain is seeking a Senior Indigenous Relations Advisor (Contract) based in Calgary, Alberta. The role leads complex Indigenous consultation, engagement and relationship-management, serving as a senior point of contact for Indigenous communities and providing strategic guidance to leadership and multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires travel to Indigenous communities and project sites; a willingness to work remotely is noted, with a strong emphasis on safety, integrity, and