51779 - Toronto - Regular .

Hiring Salary Range: $89,250.00-131,250.00 / year

This position will play a key role in advancing Hydro One's major capital projects, and specifically engagements required to implement our new 50/50 equity model which will see First Nation's communities becoming equal owners in all transmissions line projects over $100 million.

General Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement specific Indigenous Relations (IR) project engagement strategies and project consultation plans.
• Define project requirements and implementation approaches to advance engagement results on each major and/or capital project.
• Work with Project Managers and teams as a trusted advisor to create customized plans to achieve targets while engaging Indigenous communities and strategically managing risk.
• Monitor, review and report issues/concerns to the project teams (including environment) and develop recommendations to address them.
• Contribute to the development and oversight of Indigenous Relations budgets for major capital projects.
• Work to proactively address issues and concerns raised by Indigenous communities in an effective and timely manner in support of advancement of Hydro One projects.
• Provide advice on Indigenous Relations opportunities and issues to Hydro One staff and prepare recommendations in support of project execution, as required.
• Organize and execute consultation activities, e.g., public information centers, community meetings and community events that support Hydro One projects.
• Work to ensure all project regulatory commitments/conditions are fulfilled and that Hydro One delivers on all other commitments made to Indigenous communities as part of project advancement.
• Work in collaboration with other lines of business to maximize Indigenous procurement on projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Selection Criteria:

• Knowledge and experience working in Indigenous communities across Canada Knowledge of community engagement strategies, approaches and tactics
• Significant experience working on major and/or capital projects involving complex strategies, milestones and construction schedule as well as regulatory timelines
• University Degree or College Diploma with 5+ years of experience and a successful record of developing and delivering major and/capital projects
• Lived experiences working or living in an Indigenous community will also be considered an asset - Experience managing, mentoring, and motivating a team Excellent organization skills
• A demonstrated history of effective time management, coordination with stakeholders, managing (internal or external) expectations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Proven track record of working cross functionally to achieve project results and manage budgets
• Strong analytical, creative and strategic skills Solid negotiating, influencing and decision-making
• Strong team player with exceptional interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work well with others

The base salary for this role considers a variety of factors, including candidates' knowledge, skills, experience, education, and any applicable collective agreement requirements for union-represented positions. Hydro One provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves. For management roles, compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy, and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms). We encourage open dialogue about compensation with our Talent Acquisition Team, who can provide more detailed information specific to this role.

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