Indigenous Relations Advisor III

Our client, a leading Oil and Gas firm is looking for a Indigenous Relations Advisor III for a 12 month contract
This will be a Hybrid role: Monday, Tues & Thurs In office / Weds & Fri: Remote
Location: Prince George (heavily preferred), Abbotsford, Hope, Kamloops, or Fort St. John
Payrate: $52.5/h

Advantages
- Work for a multinational pipeline and energy company
- Long term project
- Start ASAP
- Strong potential of extension or conversion into permanent opportunity

Responsibilities
• Accountable for the strategy and direction of engagement within the regional area of Prince George coordinating with internal team members in other departments.
• Work with partners within and outside Public Affairs, Communications (PACS) (i.e. Supply Chain Management, Project Execution) to develop engagement strategies, approaches and tools to improve efficiencies and minimize risk related to Community and Indigenous Engagement.
• Develop strategy and execute regulatory requirements in consultation and engagement and document effectively the outcomes, including drafting and preparing submissions to regulators.
• Design and lead engagement in communities in the field with individuals, communities, Indigenous groups and local governments and organizations in support of business goals and project objectives, working collaboratively with internal functions such as Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Business Development and Operations.
• Lead or assist with development and implementation of specific engagement plans, including project specific engagement plans and Regional Engagement Plans, strategies, talking points for media spokesperson and related budgets that reflect the interests of both the Company and the potentially affected stakeholder/Indigenous groups. Meet regulatory requirements and build, maintain and improve the companies reputation as a trusted corporate citizen.

Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
• University degree from a related post-secondary program.
• 7 or more years of directly related work experience in Indigenous and/or stakeholder engagement, preferably in the resources sector, particularly in the energy industry/energy transportation infrastructure sector.
• Knowledge of regulatory and government processes and asset and experience in participating in regulatory processes are an asset.
• Experience in and understanding of a large, public company with operations in multiple regions.
• Proven written and verbal communication, presentation and organizational abilities.
• Strong social skills, including consultation, negotiation, facilitation, risk communication and conflict resolution.

WORKING CONDITIONS
• Office environment.
• Works with highly confidential, strategic information.
• Decentralized operation.
• Frequent travel.
• Attends after-hours municipal, local government and community events on personal and business time throughout the year.
• Office location preference would be Prince George however local offices in Abbotsford, Hope, Kamloops or Fort St. John could be an option for the right candidate.

Summary
If you're interested in the Indigenous Relations Advisor III please apply online at Randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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