Director of Indigenous Relations

2 months ago


Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Nutrien Full time

About the Role:

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive Indigenous Relations strategy, including engagement, communications, and external partnerships.
  • Lead the Indigenous Relations team, providing guidance, coaching, and building annual budgets.
  • Partner with colleagues in Human Resources, Procurement, Brand & Culture Communications, Operations, and Community Relations and Investment to build Indigenous Relations competency.
  • Engage with existing external partners and identify new opportunities for collaboration.
  • Advise on the development of Nutrien's capability in supporting Indigenous agriculture.
  • Engage Indigenous communities where we operate to identify shared values and priorities and advance business goals.
  • Engage and support the Indigenous community and education institutions to close the gaps Indigenous people face in education and the labour market.
  • Develop best practices in Indigenous Relations in partnership with HR, Procurement, Communications, Community Relations, and Investment.
  • Guide the integration of Indigenous Relations throughout the organization.

Requirements:

  • 15+ years of experience in Indigenous Relations in a corporate setting.
  • A combination of experience and education in other fields will be considered relevant for the role.
  • Demonstrated experience in stakeholder relations theory and practice and proven relationship builder.
  • In-depth knowledge of the shared history of Indigenous people in the Canadian context. Knowledge of the international Indigenous context is considered an asset.
  • Strong public speaking skills with the ability to effectively present to diverse audiences, including internal and external stakeholders, and team members.
  • An outcomes-based mindset and demonstrated experience building external partnerships from concept to results.
  • A high level of discretion, judgment, and ability to deal with complex and sensitive issues.
  • An ability to navigate a large corporate setting, often with competing demands.
  • Experience in agriculture or mining is an asset.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively manage complex change and shift priorities comfortably; highly effective in ambiguous environments.
  • Ability to effectively utilize data and analytics to shape recommendations and reinforce key messages.
  • Proficiency in Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint, is an asset.


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