Indigenous Partnerships Manager

Houle

$110K — $140K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Business, Aboriginal Studies, or related fields, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years in Indigenous relations or community engagement
  • Proven success in building relationships with Indigenous Nations
  • Experience in negotiating agreements and forming partnerships
  • Familiarity with Indigenous governments and economic development corporations
  • Awareness of Indigenous cultural practices and regional issues in BC and Alberta
  • Experience in construction, infrastructure, or energy industries preferred

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations
  • Lead Indigenous engagement and act as the primary company representative
  • Support strategies for Indigenous participation and economic opportunities
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate Indigenous objectives into project proposals
  • Guide on cultural protocols and monitor partnership commitments

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Supportive work environment valuing Indigenous engagement
  • Impactful role contributing to Indigenous community success
  • Flexibility in scheduling and work arrangements if applicable
Full Job Description


About this role

We are recruiting for an Indigenous Partnerships Manager to join our Burnaby head office.

We are looking for an experienced Indigenous Partnerships Manager to lead, develop, strengthen and maintain relationships with Indigenous Nations, communities, businesses, and organizations across British Columbia and Alberta.

In this strategic role, you will serve as our primary relationship lead for Indigenous engagement, helping build respectful, long-term partnerships that create shared value for Indigenous communities while supporting business growth and project success. Working closely with leadership, business development, project teams, procurement, and HR, you will help advance opportunities for participation, employment, training, procurement, and economic development.

Here's how your role will strengthen our team.

Your responsibilities
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with Indigenous Nations, communities, organizations, and businesses across BC and Alberta
  • Lead Indigenous engagement and partnership development, serving as the primary point of contact and representing the company at industry and community events
  • Support the development and implementation strategies that advance Indigenous participation, economic development, employment, training, and procurement opportunities
  • Collaborate with business development, project teams, and leadership to integrate Indigenous engagement and partnership objectives into pursuits, proposals, and project delivery
  • Provide guidance on Indigenous relations and cultural protocols while monitoring partnership commitments, industry trends, legislation, and emerging opportunities

Your experience and skills
  • Post-secondary education in Business, Public Administration, Indigenous Studies, Community Development, Law, Economic Development, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, lived experience, and professional experience
  • 7+ years of experience in Indigenous relations, community engagement, partnership development, stakeholder relations, economic development, business development, or a related field
  • Demonstrated success building trusted and respectful relationships with Indigenous Nations and communities
  • Experience negotiating agreements and developing collaborative partnerships
  • Experience working with Indigenous governments, economic development corporations, or community organizations
  • Knowledge of Indigenous communities and regional landscapes throughout British Columbia and Alberta
  • Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, energy, or similar industries is considered an asset

Salary range: $110,000 - $140,000 per year plus a competitive total compensation package. Actual salary will be commensurate with experience, skills and overall match to the position offered. Let's chat throughout the hiring process and determine the best fit.

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