Indigenous Relations Lead

5 months ago

Cambridge, Canada Cormorant Utility Services Full time

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Recognizing distinctions between and among First Nations, Inuit, and the Métis Nation, Cormorant is dedicated to working with Indigenous peoples in a spirit of cooperation and shared responsibility. In acknowledging that Indigenous peoples have unique historic and cultural relationships with their land and a unique knowledge of the natural environment, forging meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples based upon trust, confidence, and accountability is vital. The Indigenous Relations Lead will be one of the leaders in our Nation Building.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Supporting and stewarding Cormorant’s relationships with past, current, and potential Indigenous community partners to achieve respectful, effective, and meaningful relationships and collaborations.
- Advising Cormorant’s public communications strategies through an Indigenous lens, fostering respectful, engaging, and positive Indigenous and Non-Indigenous relations and partnerships.
- Evaluating, overseeing, and stewarding Cormorant’s internal Indigenous-focused cultural sensitivity training and new employee onboarding processes.
- Advising Cormorant on our ongoing efforts to respectfully and appropriately weave Indigenous knowledge, customs, and traditions into our programs.
- Develop and execute strategies to establish positive, influential relationships and long-term meaningful economic partnerships with indigenous communities, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Obtain quotations from indigenous suppliers and subcontractors to support estimates;
- Prepare and maintain appropriate documentation to support estimate preparation and review;
- Coordinate with management and review estimates and create proposals;
- Assist in tendering procedures and review of contracts;
- Network with indigenous suppliers and subcontractors to maintain and develop professional business relationships;
- Prepare turnover packages when successful, to Construction management;
- Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors to support estimates;
- Prepare and maintain appropriate documentation to support estimate preparation and review;
- Prepare accurate detailed and economical material and labor cost estimates;
- Coordinate with management and review estimates and create proposals;
- Assist in tendering procedures and review of contracts;
- Network with suppliers and subcontractors to maintain and develop professional business relationships;
- Prepare turnover packages when successful, to Construction management;
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**:

- Background in electrical or civil estimating;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Proficiency with spreadsheets;
- Experience interpreting design drawings;
- Related experience in the powerline/substation construction industry is preferred; and,
- Post-secondary degree, diploma or equivalent in a related discipline would be considered an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience collaborating with multiple Indigenous communities.
- Experience with Indigenous - Non-Indigenous collaborations.
- Experience in policy and program development, implementation, and management.
- Experience in conflict resolution & communications.
- Demonstrated track record of successful leadership experience.
- Self-starter, requiring limited oversight, capable of independently identifying opportunities, creating strategies, and successfully implementing plans.

**Salary**: $65,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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