Indigenous and Community Relations Advisor

Indigenous and Community Relations Advisor page is loaded## Indigenous and Community Relations Advisorlocations: Calgary: Fort McMurraytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 8, 2026 (16 days left to apply)job requisition id: R0015136Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.At Suncor, we are committed to advancing reconciliation and fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities across Canada. We are seeking an Indigenous and Community Relations Advisor to lead strategic initiatives, and provide expertise and management of cultural engagement, consultation, and reporting. This is a unique opportunity to shape your role based on your strengths and interests. Whether your expertise lies in formal consultation, project management, data and reporting, or cultural engagement, you’ll have room to grow and make an impact. You’ll work on important and fulfilling projects—from environmental stewardship and reclamation to corporate initiatives that advance reconciliation—while building a career with purpose.Key Accountabilities:* Plan and execute corporate initiatives and events to strengthen relationships.* Develop and implement community engagement strategies focused on environment, reclamation, and water stewardship.* Conduct formal consultation for mining and in situ projects in compliance with regulatory requirements.* Ensure adherence to Alberta Consultation Office (ACO) guidelines, including documentation and reporting.* Manage data collection and analysis to support stewardship and financial reporting.* Prepare presentations, reports, and narratives to communicate progress and impact to senior leadership and external stakeholders.* Collaborate with internal teams to integrate Indigenous perspectives and influence cross-functional alignment with reconciliation goals.* Support corporate reconciliation initiatives and contribute to sustainability objectives.Minimum Requirements:* **Experience:** Proven background in Indigenous relations, community engagement, or corporate social responsibility at a senior level.* **Consultation Expertise:** Demonstrated ability to deliver formal consultation for projects and meet Alberta Consultation Office (ACO) requirements.* **Leadership:** Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to initiate and drive new initiatives.* **Cultural Competence:** Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and protocols.* **Technical Skills:** Proficiency in data analysis, compliance reporting, and stewardship frameworks.* **Communication:** Exceptional communication and influencing skills to engage senior leaders and external stakeholders effectively.* **Education:** University degree in a related discipline (e.g., social sciences, environmental studies, engineering, business, communications).**Nice to have:*** Familiarity with local Indigenous communities in and around the RMWB.* Experience with sustainability reporting and disclosure frameworks.* Familiarity with oil sands operations and energy sector context.**Location & other key details*** This is an in office-based role based in Calgary or Fort McMurray with standard hours of work being a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work or on-call hours based on business needs.* ***Frequent travel to local communities is expected*** (***approximately 30-50% of time***)* Participate in on-call rotation for community notifications.* Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will be based years of experience and scope of work.* This posting may be used to fill multiple Indigenous and Community Relations Advisor roles across different areas of expertise. If your experience aligns with any of the areas listed, we encourage you to apply.Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
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