Senior Advisor, Indigenous

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada WSP Canada Full time
Senior Advisor, Indigenous & Stakeholder Engagement, ISEIM

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Advisor to join our team within the Indigenous and Stakeholder Engagement and Information Management (ISEIM) team. This Senior Advisor will execute project deliverables and help to lead and oversee employees through project related tasks. The ideal candidate is highly efficient, productive and has strong time management skills. This individual typically has a minimum of 7-10 years' work experience, with a strong focus on the resource or energy infrastructure sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Indigenous and stakeholder engagement, regulatory permitting and exceptional leadership skills with a proven track record of strategic planning and quality assurance.

Why WSP?
  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture ofInclusionandBelonging
  • OurFlexible Work Policy- we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
  • OurHybrid Work Policy- a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
  • ACanadiansuccess story - we'reproudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
  • Enhancethe world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
  • Outstandingcareer opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open toyourideas and tryingnewthings.
  • A phenomenalcollaborativeculture and a workforce filled with genuinelygood peoplewho are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP
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A day in the life:
  • Team Leadership: Actively participates as part of an internal team, supports colleague's growth, and seeks to build collaborative relationships with all members of the employee team to facilitate orderly operation of the overall business.
  • Project Management: Oversee and manage multiple projects and people simultaneously with excellent task and time management skills.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop and execute strategies that align with WSP's goals and objectives, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
  • Indigenous and Stakeholder Engagement: Consult with the public, private businesses, government agencies and Indigenous groups to support projects with appropriate consideration given to their opinions and viewpoints.
  • Communications: Write and edit communication materials and engagement strategies for projects in a variety of sectors including transportation, mining and energy resources. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to review and edit documents for accuracy, grammar and consistency in often tight timelines are essential for this role.
  • Event Management: Oversee and facilitate stakeholder meetings, public events, community liaison committees, community pop-up events and virtual meeting.
  • Process Improvement: Identify areas for process optimization, efficiency enhancement, and cost reduction, and implement best practices to streamline operations.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure that the highest standards of quality and compliance are maintained in all aspects of our operations, including project delivery and client interactions.

What you'll bring to WSP ...
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, business management, or a related field.
  • 5 - 7 years' work experience, with a strong focus on the resource or energy infrastructure sector.
  • Demonstrated success in team management and leadership, with a focus on fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • A self-starter attitude with the confidence to embrace and execute new projects and opportunities with ease.
  • Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write and edit for different clientele.
  • A knowledge of Indigenous history, culture and governance.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
  • Acute event management capabilities from concept development to implementation on the ground.
  • Event planning experience and tactical knowledge.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully move into problem-solving mode when challenges or concerns arise.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Experienced building and maintaining client relationships.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

  • We value our people and our reputation
  • We are locally dedicated with international scale
  • We are future focused and challenge the status quo
  • We foster collaboration in everything we do
  • We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

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