Indigenous Relations Leader

About the role

Pinchin, a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America, is seeking an Indigenous Relations Leader for its Mining & Natural Resources team in Western Canada. The role reports to the Director of Mining and strengthens relationships with Indigenous Nations, communities, organizations and businesses, supporting Indigenous engagement initiatives and the growth of the practice.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain respectful, trust-based relationships with Indigenous Nations, communities, leadership, organizations and Indigenous-owned businesses.
• Represent Pinchin at community meetings, cultural gatherings, conferences and engagement sessions.
• Guide project teams on Indigenous engagement planning, protocols, cultural awareness, community expectations and follow-through.
• Support mining pursuits, proposals, client presentations and Indigenous participation plans.
• Identify opportunities for Indigenous procurement, employment, training, education, local service delivery and project collaboration.
• Coordinate engagement activities with operational, technical, business development and leadership teams.
• Support Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) certification, reconciliation commitments and internal education and awareness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of relationships, engagements, commitments, follow-ups, outcomes, risks and opportunities.

Required profile

• Postsecondary education in Indigenous studies, community development, business, communications, natural resources, public administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous Nations, communities, organizations or Indigenous-owned businesses.
• Knowledge of Indigenous histories, rights, cultures, governance structures, protocols and contemporary issues in Canada.
• Ability to develop authentic, respectful and sustained relationships.
• Willingness to travel throughout Western and Northern Canada, including BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

Required skills

• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound judgment and discretion with sensitive information and conversations.
• Experience supporting mining, natural resources, environmental consulting, engineering or community-based projects is an asset.

Current employees should speak with their HR Advisor about the application process. Some positions may include online testing, and government security screening, criminal record verification or drug and alcohol testing may be required depending on the assignment.