Indigenous Relations Specialist

6 months ago

Terrace, Canada Pacific Northern Gas Ltd. Full time

**Indigenous Relations Specialist**

As part of the Business Development and Stakeholder Relations team, the Indigenous Relations Specialist is responsible to build and maintain relationships with the 26 First Nations on whose unceded, ancestral lands PNG operates. A primary focus of the role is to cultivate and nurture genuine, lasting relationships with Indigenous Communities based on mutual trust and respect. The Indigenous Relations Specialist is integral to advance PNG’s initiatives related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and provision of safe and reliable natural gas service.

**Salary Range**:

- $ 101,700 to $119,700 per annum

***What You Will Do**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Build, nurture and maintain positive and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Communities in PNG’s operating areas
- Lead engagements with Indigenous Communities (including elected officials, hereditary leaders, community staff, economic development entities) and provide expert advice to PNG personnel re: unique considerations for engaging and communicating with First Nations
- Oversee the assessment of Indigenous Community partnerships and local content for project procurement
- Support the development of / administer strategies, activities and initiatives to sustain and improve PNG’s relationships with Indigenous Communities and PNG’s reputation as a trusted and responsible operator
- Support the proactive planning, permitting, coordination, and execution of capital projects and maintenance/operational activities by leading and providing advice pertaining to Indigenous Community engagement, land use, access rights, cultural sensitivities, etc.

**Duties**:

- Cultivate collaborative and meaningful relationships with Indigenous Communities / First Nations in PNG’s operating areas.
- Fulfill all related aspects as the PNG single point of contact for First Nations / Indigenous Communities within PNG’s operating areas.
- Identify and facilitate opportunities for PNG Senior management to engage with Indigenous leadership.
- Work in conjunction with PNG Asset Management, Operations and Project Delivery teams to coordinate and fulfill the social license and permitting requirements associated with Indigenous Community engagement and consultation respecting lands, environmental, archeological, cultural and Aboriginal rights for PNG activities.
- Lead Indigenous Community engagement efforts and initiatives and maintain accurate engagement records for internal use and for submission to provincial regulators in support of PNG’s regulatory permitting and compliance requirements
- Coordinate and communicate with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure project and operational deliverables are met in accordance with identified project and business objectives and in compliance with regulatory requirements and timelines.
- Coordinate and manage the activities of other team members (internal and external to PNG) who support Indigenous and Stakeholder Relations
- Identify opportunities to engage with and support Indigenous Communities through participation in celebrations, community initiatives, education and training programs, etc.
- Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting materials for the PNG executive team

**What You Will Need to Succeed**:
Education and Experience:

- Strong knowledge of Indigenous Peoples’ unique histories, cultures, protocols, values, beliefs and governments, preferably within British Columbia.
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Indigenous or First Nations studies, anthropology, archeology, environmental science, resource management, land use planning, public or community relations, or an acceptable equivalent (e.g., an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Indigenous relations, project permitting, land or resource management, natural resources, environmental or archeological consultancy, community investment and development, stakeholder engagement, and/or government relations.
- Experience working with Indigenous Communities on projects, events, agreements, permits, environmental assessments, etc.
- Experience working with industrial sector regulators, such as the BC Energy Regulator (previously the BC Oil and Gas Commission), BC Utilities Commission, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, etc..
- Experience within the oil & gas, mining, forestry, electricity, or renewables industries is considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of provincial/federal regulatory and impact assessment processes, First Nations engagement guidelines, British Columbia utility regulatory environment is considered an asset.
- Ability to travel and spend time in the Indigenous Communities in PNG’s service territories in NE and NW BC.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Competencies:

- Strong interpersonal s

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