Advisor, Indigenous Relations

2 weeks ago


Thunder Bay, Canada Ontario Power Generation Full time

**Location**:Thunder Bay, ON, CA, P7C 4V5**Req ID**:43249**Status**: Regular Full Time**Working Conditions**: Hybrid Working Environment**Education Level**:Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Native Canadian Studies, Finance, Law, Business, or other relevant discipline is required.**Location**: Thunder Bay, ON**Shifts(s)**: Days**Travel**: Yes
- 25%**Deadline to Apply**:July 4, 2023**Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.**
- Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.- Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on - and off - the job.**JOB OVERVIEW**
- Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Advisor, Indigenous Relations
- **.**- This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Act as a liaison between various government departments and agencies, communities and aboriginal leaders to discuss programs affecting communities, and as necessary, develop diplomatic arguments and creative approaches to ensure outcomes that are supportive of OPG's corporate objectives.
- Develop and deliver seminars and workshops, within OPG that educate staff on Indigenous Rights and create an awareness of the Ontario Power Generation Indigenous Relations Programs.
- Develop and recommend policies and programs for Indigenous Relations (IR) within Ontario Power Generation (OPG). This involves identification of needs, development of specific initiatives, and coordination of activities within the company.
- monitor and evaluate effectiveness of developed policies and programs
- Draft budgets, financial payment models and cost forecasts, for internal review that might support such things as past grievance negotiations, potential business opportunities and requested program support.
- Identify, lead and participate in benchmarking initiatives with other external organizations. Present benchmarking results to the Director.
- Implement the Indigenous Relations Program involving the identification of needs, development of specific initiatives and coordination of activities within Ontario Power Generation (OPG). Assist in the research, analysis and development of new relationship models and various initiatives related to strengthening Indigenous relations across the corporation. Work with internal operating groups and business functions to provide education, advice and guidance as it relates to outreach and consultation to foster positive business relationships with Indigenous communities:

- Lead the implementation of agreements, internal programs, and provide advice and guidance on the duty to consult procedures.
- Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders within OPG (Nuclear, Renewable Generation and New Business Ventures), to support the implementation of the Indigenous Relations program, support community relationships between OPG stakeholder groups and Indigenous communities, and provide advice and guidance when required.
- Oversee internal and external Indigenous Relations events, including but not limited to; OPG's National Indigenous Peoples Day and John Wesley Beaver awards celebrations.
- Oversee the delivery of the Indigenous Relations Program. Provide input into the preparation of the annual program report for submission to the Board of Directors.
- Represent the Indigenous Relations function on interdisciplinary OPG project teams requiring coordination of work effort and influencing internal stakeholders to arrive at a consensus on complex and controversial issues.
- Support senior staff in past grievance negotiations with First Nations by conducting reviews of files and other sources of information (both internal and external) to better understand the grievances, recommending negotiating approaches and assisting in the drafting of Business Cases for Senior Management approval. Participate in negotiations, as required.
- Other Duties as Required

**EDUCATION**
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Native Canadian Studies, Finance, Law, Business, or other relevant discipline is required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.
- Experience in Community Relations, Project Development, Environment, Water Management and Policy Development to identify needs and develop initiatives to support OPG's IR programs and policy.
- Experience with analyzing and assessing findings bas


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