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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.

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