Business Developer and Indigenous Partnership Lead

Business Developer and Indigenous Partnership Lead page is loaded## Business Developer and Indigenous Partnership Leadlocations: Edmonton, Albertatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR122103# **Spectrum Resource Group****The Position:** Business Developer and Indigenous Partnership Lead**Type:** Permanent**Reports To:** Director of Operations- Forestry and Utility*Although posted in multiple locations, this role represents a single position.*Spectrum Resource Group (SRG), a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, provides services in vegetation management, forest management, integrative vegetation management, and reforestation. We provide this expertise to federal, provincial, regional, local and Indigenous governments, to the forestry, energy, mines, petroleum, transportation and utility sectors, and to numerous regional invasive species organizations across Canada.**Why Wright Canada Holdings:*** **Pay:** Annual salary ranging from $115,000 to $130,000, based on education and experience, plus an annual bonus tied to company profitability and individual performance.* **Hours:** Monday to Friday, with evening and weekend work as required.* **Location:** a work-from-home position that requires travel approximately 50% of the time.* **Benefits:** comprehensive medical and dental benefits.* **Travel and Expenses**: paid and provided while on the road.* **Transportation:** a company vehicle is provided for this position.* **Equipment:** all electronics (laptop, cell phone, etc.) are provided in addition to an annual swag allowance.* **Employee Ownership:** We are 100% employee owned. Units are *bought* on your behalf, based on the company’s safety and financial performance, at no cost to you.**Key Responsibilities:*** Lead the identification, evaluation, and pursuit of new business opportunities, including strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and contractual arrangements aligned with corporate growth objectives.* Provide strategic leadership and oversight for bid and proposal development, contributing to win strategies, partner alignment, and value propositions.* Design, implement, and oversee Indigenous participation plans and engagement strategies, ensuring alignment with community priorities, regulatory expectations, and organizational commitments.* Analyze, track, and report on market intelligence, including industry trends, partnership activity, and competitive insights, to inform executive decision-making.* Collaborate closely with operations and senior leadership to ensure opportunities are strategically aligned with organizational capacity, resources, and long-term goals.* Serve as a senior liaison between Indigenous communities and internal stakeholders, ensuring culturally informed, respectful, and effective decision-making across the organization.* Champion best practices for Indigenous engagement, providing guidance, mentorship, and education to staff and leadership to strengthen organizational capability and awareness.* Represent the organization at industry, government, and community events, strengthening corporate visibility, credibility, and long-term relationships.* Contribute to broader strategic initiatives and leadership priorities as required to support organizational growth and reconciliation commitments.* Other duties as required.**Experience and Knowledge Expectations:*** Minimum of 6 to 8 years’ experience in business development, stakeholder relations, community engagement, sales and marketing or related fields.* Experience in Natural Resources, Environmental, or Forestry sector would be considered an asset.* Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations would be considered an asset.* Knowledge of local Treaty and Indigenous territories, and knowledge of Indigenous history, governance, and current issues.* Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.* Work from home with the ability to travel to communities and project sites as needed. *It is anticipated that 50% of your work is away from home office.** Current and unrestricted Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract with less than 6 demerits* Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug test.**Join Our Team:**SRG is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service, Wright Outdoor Solutions, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.*We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Posting will remain open until the role is filled.*Spectrum Resource Group is an integrated vegetation management (IVM) solutions provider with expertise in reforestation, vegetation management and forest management.We offer a wide range of employment opportunities in the various sectors of our organization ranging from seasonal to full-time work. We are pleased to offer competitive wages and compensation packages within a welcoming work environment. Company sponsorship is available for certifications and professional development.Our operations and clientele stretch across Canada from British Columbia to New Brunswick. Together as a family of companies, we provide integrated vegetation management, consulting and operations, and other outdoor services in Canada.
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