Senior Advisor, Indigenous engagement

Hfr Tgf; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada's transportation sector is looking for a Senior Advisor, Indigenous relations. This role will be crucial in developing and maintaining partnerships with Indigenous communities and ensuring their meaningful participation in the high-speed train project. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Indigenous governance, coupled with strong analytical and relationship management skills, and will be bilingual in French and English.

Benefits

Basic Group insurance

Pension plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA)

Flexible benefits

Vacation based on experience

Work in flexible hybrid mode

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Indigenous relations or a related field.
• Experience managing and negotiating complex issues with strong judgment.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous governance structures.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous communities.
• Lead the development of Collaboration Agreements with Indigenous communities.
• Prepare and lead presentations to Senior Executives on Indigenous relations matters.

Skills

Bilingualism (French and English)

Trust-building

Analytical

Relationship management

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Studies or social sciences

Job description

At Alto, we are actively contributing to the transformation of Canada's future with our high-speed train project linking Quebec City and Toronto. With the support of the Government of Canada, this innovative project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities and stimulate economic growth.

Would you like to take on a stimulating, high-impact challenge? We are seeking a Senior Advisor, Indigenous relations.

The role

As the Senior Advisor, Indigenous relations at Alto, you will play a key role in implementing the company’s Indigenous Relations Strategy. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations, ensuring meaningful consultation and participation throughout the project. This role involves effective coordination, partnership management, and promoting socio-economic opportunities for Indigenous communities.

The responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous communities and leadership by actively listening to their needs, concerns, and aspirations.
• Serve as a central point for coordinating relationships and partnerships between Alto and Indigenous communities, organizations, and businesses.
• Continuously monitor, analyze, and evaluate the strength of relationships with Indigenous communities and propose strategies for continuous improvement.
• Lead the development of Collaboration Agreements with Indigenous communities by deploying a proactive and innovative approach to building community capacity.
• Ensure that these agreements enable meaningful participation in the planning and co-development phases of the project, while promoting tangible benefits and increased capacity for Indigenous communities, particularly in employment and business sectors.

Identifying Socio-Economic Opportunities

• Identify business, employment, and partnership opportunities to support Alto’s strategic objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Indigenous communities to advance these opportunities while fostering reconciliation and supporting long-term socio-economic development initiatives.

Internal and External Collaboration

• Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., private development partners, other departments) to implement strategies that strengthen Indigenous engagement and community consultation.
• Prepare and lead presentations to Alto’s Senior Executives on Indigenous relations matters related to the project and progress achieved.

Managing Sensitive Issues

• Working knowledge of the principles of Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession and understanding of Indigenous data sovereignty.
• Take responsibility for managing complex and sensitive Indigenous relations issues with discretion, judgment, and diplomacy.
• Develop strategic options to address concerns from communities, balancing project objectives with Indigenous perspectives.

Best Practices and Strategy Development

• Engage with local, regional, and national Indigenous leaders to exchange best practices and enhance Alto's approach to community consultation and engagement.
• Contribute to the development of new initiatives that meet the needs of Indigenous communities and supports capacity building and reconciliation.

Preparation of Confidential Documents

• Prepare sensitive documents (briefs, option papers, presentations) for internal and external audiences, ensuring confidentiality of shared information.

The requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Studies, social sciences or a relevant field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Indigenous relations or a related field.
• Ability to establish and maintain trust-based relationships with various stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze relationships and propose solutions to address emerging challenges.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost respect for confidentiality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English (bilingualism is essential).
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners, including Indigenous communities and organizations.
• Experience managing and negotiating complex and potentially contentious issues, with strong judgment and discretion.
• Availability to travel within Quebec and Ontario, as required by the project.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous governance structures and the priorities of Indigenous communities in the Quebec and Ontario regions is an asset.

Why join our innovative team?

• Basic Group insurance paid for you and your family, including medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
• A pension plan and saving options (RRSP and TFSA)
• Flexible benefits : access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle
• Vacation based on experience, available as soon as you're hired
• Work in flexible hybrid mode
• A work environment that encourages initiative, innovation and forward-thinking solutions
• A unique opportunity to craft the future of transportation in Canada

We strive to create strong and diverse teams

At Alto, we believe in the strength of diverse teams. We aspire to offer an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone can develop and flourish. We therefore invite all qualified individuals, regardless of their identity or differences, to apply. You can learn more about the whole project on our Alto - Home .

Please let us know if you require any accommodation during the recruitment process. We will do our utmost to provide you with a fair and pleasant experience, while keeping any accommodation confidential.

Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.