Raytheon Technologies

Indigenous Participation Manager

Raytheon Technologies • $90K — $120K *
Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 7+ years in Indigenous engagement roles
  • Experience collaborating with First Nations and Indigenous groups
  • Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills
  • Excellent relationship management skills
  • Knowledge of Department of National Defence's Indigenous Participation Plans is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute diversity-focused programs and community events
  • Lead Indigenous engagement for the LVCTS project
  • Maintain a comprehensive database of Indigenous-owned businesses
  • Generate reports on Indigenous benefits metrics
  • Advise leadership on community outreach and talent development efforts
  • Collaborate with HR on Indigenous recruitment and succession planning
  • Present updates on the LVCTS Indigenous Participation Plan to senior management
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert in Indigenous relations and development

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and government representatives
  • Career development through cross-functional collaboration
  • Engagement with Indigenous organizations and communities
  • Involvement in significant national defense projects
  • Supportive corporate culture that values diversity and inclusion
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-04-27
Country:
Canada
Location:
CA-AB-CALGARY-111 ~ 919 72nd Ave NE ~ 72ND AVE, Ste A
Position Role Type:
Unspecified

We are currently seeking an Indigenous Participation Manager to support the Land Vehicle Crew Training System (LVCTS) project in anticipation of contract award. The LVCTS project will provide simulation and training support to the Canadian Army (CA) at five (5) sites located across Canada: Edmonton, Alberta; Shilo, Manitoba; Petawawa, Ontario; Valcartier, Quebec; and Gagetown, New Brunswick. The LVCTS project will train the CA on the three (3) main combat vehicles: the Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank (MBT), the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) 6.0, and the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV). Raytheon Canada, as the potential future Prime Contractor for the LVCTS project, will support all aspects of the program, including the execution of LVCTS' Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP). As part of the LVCTS project, Raytheon Canada has a five percent (5%) of total contract value obligation in Indigenous participation, encompassing several areas such as subcontracting and business development, skills training and development, direct employment and human resources, and other measures to provide Indigenous content on LVCTS.

The Indigenous Participation Manager is a highly visible position with frequent interaction with company Senior Leadership, Government of Canada representatives, First Nations, Indigenous organizations, and other business and Indigenous leaders across Canada. The Indigenous Participation Manager will manage our Indigenous Training and Development Program (ITDP) and ensure all core areas of the ITDP, the LVCTS Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP), and more are effectively led and managed while driving for continual improvement.

Responsibilities
  • Design and implement appropriate programs and coordinate diversity-focused vendor programs, strategic partnerships, community activities, and events.
  • Initiate, monitor, and carry out targeted Indigenous engagement efforts in support of the LVCTS project.
  • Maintain Raytheon Canada's database of Indigenous-owned companies.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on Indigenous benefits metrics.
  • Provide guidance to Raytheon Canada's leadership and employees concerning community outreach effectiveness, talent development, and recruiting and retention initiatives.
  • Work with leaders, training coordinators and Human Resources to develop strategies that include recruiting, succession planning and skill/professional development for Indigenous persons.
  • Present to leaders and senior management on the LVCTS Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP) and progress made against Raytheon Canada's commitments and obligations.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on Indigenous relations, recruitment, training & development, and engagement within the organization.
  • Develop, oversee, and report on the LVCTS Indigenous Training and Development Plan.


Requirements
  • Minimum seven (7) years working in a similar role and business complexity.
  • Experience working with First Nations and Indigenous organizations.
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity and an understanding of working with Indigenous persons.
  • Ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives at the same time.
  • Excellent writing and communications skills.
  • Excellent relationship management skills.
  • Experience managing or administering a Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) project's IPP is considered an asset
  • Proficiency in both English and French is considered an asset.


The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and obtain/maintain a Government of Canada security clearance and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

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Size
14,771 employees
Market Cap
$32,494
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1922
NASDAQ
RTN
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