Project Management Services Contract

2 weeks ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Gwayakocchigewin LP Full time

July 4, 2023

**NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY**

**6-Month Contract for Project Management Services**

**Background**

The following 8 First Nations have formed a partnership called Gwayakocchigewin LP (“ **GLP**”) to jointly engage with Hydro One and participate in the ownership and development of the Project:
1. Eagle Lake First Nation
2. Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
3. Lac La Croix First Nation
4. Fort William First Nation
5. Seine River First Nation
6. Lac Seul First Nation
7. Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
8. Ojibway Nation of Saugeen

The 8 GLP First Nations have signed a partnership term sheet with Hydro One and will have the opportunity to invest in the project, which will have 50% First Nations ownership.

**Description of Services**

GLP intends to enter a contract for the supply of project management services, with such service provider assisting the GLP First Nations to provide input into Project development activities and participate in the
Project. Project development activities include environmental, permitting, Indigenous engagement, engineering, community readiness, and construction readiness. The service provider will work closely with Hydro One’s Project Delivery Team, which has ultimate responsibility for the Project. This support position also provides an opportunity to build capacity and gain experience on a major project development. The specific responsibilities of the service provider will include:

- Participating in meetings including:

- Hydro One Project Delivery Team meetings including:

- Weekly Project management meeting
- Weekly Environmental and other permitting meeting
- Monthly construction readiness meeting
- Weekly Indigenous Engagement & Participation team meeting

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- Other meetings as required
- GLP Team meetings
- Monthly Protection Committee meeting
- Weekly community engagement coordinator meeting
- Weekly GLP advisors meeting
- Quarterly Board meetings
- Other meetings as required
- Providing Hydro One Project Delivery Team continuous input on First Nations expectations and strategies to meet them
- Liaising between the GLP Protection Committee, and Hydro One Project Delivery Team
- Liaising with the each of the GLP First Nation’s Community Engagement Coordinators (CECs)
- Participating in community engagement events in the 8 GLP First Nations
- Facilitating the sharing of information between the Hydro One Project Delivery team, and GLP
- Monitoring and tracking Project activities, timelines, and issues
- Assisting with monitoring Indigenous participation on the project against commitments
- Reporting to the GLP Board on Project activities, timelines, and ongoing issues that require resolution

**Deliverables**
- Six (6) monthly written reports to the GLP Board of Directors
- Two (2) verbal reports to the GLP Board of Directors
- Meeting notes from all meetings
- Final report with summary of activities during contract term and project management recommendations going forward
- Reports should include information such as:

- Project activities during the report term
- Upcoming project activities
- Key issues and risks
- Update on project schedule
- Project management recommendations

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education
- Experience in project or program management
- Experience in environmental, engineering, or construction fields
- Multi-tasking and time management
- Excellent computer skills including MS Office programs
- Superior communication skills, both written and oral
- Strong understanding of First Nation history, culture, and protocols in the First Nations territories where the project is located
- Ability to speak Ojibway language considered an asset
- Knowledge of Manito Aki Inakonigaawin principles considered an asset

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- Significant experience working in First Nation communities and with Indigenous peoples, particularly in the First Nations territories where the project is located.
- Located in Northwestern Ontario
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, personal vehicle.
- Priority may be given to a First Nations person from a GLP First Nation

**Contract Location**

The Project location is from Thunder Bay to Dryden, with community engagement meetings and project activities expected throughout the area. Most project management meetings are expected to be held virtually, with some in person meetings in the Project area, with many taking place in Thunder Bay. GLP does not have staff or an office for the service provider to use. As an independent contractor, the service provider is expected to work from their own office, and provide their own tools, equipment, and supplies.

**Compensation**

**Start Date and Term**

The expected contract start date will be in August 2023 or another proposed date by the service provider.

**Application**

This contract will remain open until filled.

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**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: From $40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend av

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