Indigenous Relations Advisor

Apply By: Friday, January 23, 2026 11:59pm EST Indigenous Relations Advisor Job ID: 239148Posting Status: OpenOrganization: Ministry of Natural ResourcesDivision: Regional Operations Division, Northwest RegionCity: Atikokan, Dryden, Fort Frances, Geraldton, Ign dritte, Kenora, Nipigon, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, Thunder BayPosition(s) language: EnglishJob term: 1 PermanentJob code: 6A008 – ProgPlanEval06Salary: $84,478.00 – $124,487.00 Per year About the job Use your expertise in Indigenous history, culture, and natural resource management to shape meaningful relationships and help guide the Crown’s duty to consult across the Northwest Region. In the role, you will: Provide expert advice on applying natural resource management legislation, policy, and regulation within the context of the Crown’s duty to consult. Support and/or lead consultation and negotiations with Indigenous communities. Provide guidance to internal staff and external clients on meeting legal and policy obligations. Coordinate regional implementation of natural resource management programs and initiatives related to Indigenous peoples. Participate in policy development and contribute to project teams. Provide analysis and recommendations related to Indigenous programs, policies, and outcomes. What you bring to the team Indigenous knowledge and technical expertise Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous history, culture, treaties, and associate rights in Ontario. Understanding of issues, trends, and intergovernmental relations affecting Indigenous peoples. Knowledge of natural resource management principles, policies, and best practices. Communication and relationship‑building Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with Indigenous communities andологических stakeholders. Written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver materials for a variety of audiences. Demonstrated political acuity, tact, and discretion in handling sensitive issues. Policy, research and analytical skills The ability to interpret legislation, policy and regulation to ensure compliance with Indigenous‑related requirements. Analytical skills to assess information and develop evidence‑based recommendations. The ability to evaluate and communicate implications of natural resource management decisions. Planning and coordination The ability to lead strategic planning, develop work plans, and manage project financials. Organizational skills to coordinate regional initiatives and support multi‑disciplinary teams. Don’t meet every qualification? If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario’s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs relatedatio to Code‑protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us. jsonp>Learning more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti‑racist, accessible and diverse workplace: diversity, equity and inclusion initiativesaccessibility Anti‑Racism Policy Additional information Apply by: Friday, January 23, 2026 11:59pm EST Position details: 1 English Permanent, 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 469 Government St, Dryden, North Region or Hwy 17 & Hwy 599, Ignace, North Region or 922 Scott St, Fort Frances, North Region or 108 Saturn Ave, Atikokan, North Region or workspace 808 Robertson St, Kenora, North Region or 5 Wadsworth Dr, Nipigon, North Region or 208 Beamish Ave, Geraldton, North Region or 227 Howey St, Red Lake downloader, North Region or 49 Prince St, Sioux Lookout, North Region Compensation group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario Work Hours: Schedule 6 Category: Consulting and Planning Posted on: Friday, January 9, 2026 How to apply Your must apply online. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you met the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.If you require a disability‑related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours. Language requirements and assessment All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the “position(s) language” section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French‑language proficiency test. Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation Toutes les offres d’emploi externes de la fonction publique de l’Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d’emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d’affaires de la FPO..{ #J-18808-Ljbffr