Indigenous Relations and Engagement Specialist

6 days ago

Cranbrook, Canada Canfor Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Indigenous Relations and Engagement Specialist to join our team at Canfor. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in advancing our relationships with First Nations communities and supporting the design and implementation of our Indigenous engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Advice and Support: Provide operational and strategic advice to our team, management, and executives, working closely with regional peers, senior management, and our Indigenous relations team to advance our Indigenous Engagement Strategy.
  • Operational Plan Facilitation: Collaborate with our team to ensure a predictable and timely process for the approval of operational plans and permits, and support planning, permitting, harvesting, and silviculture activities.
  • Relationship Development: Assist in developing mutually beneficial protocols, relationships, and forestry agreements with Indigenous groups, while building and advancing relationships with Indigenous communities, regional Indigenous leaders, and key Indigenous political, employment, and advocacy organizations.
  • Consistency and Best Practices: Provide overarching support to ensure consistency across other regions in Canfor and facilitate the sharing of information and best practices in building relationships with Indigenous communities.
  • Outreach and Partnerships: Support Indigenous outreach efforts in the region, and initiate and capitalize on business and employment partnership opportunities.
Requirements
  • Best-in-class communication skills and the ability to maintain and build industry and culturally-specific business relationships with diverse groups.
  • Experience in complex conflict resolution and stakeholder management
  • Experience working with Indigenous communities
  • Demonstrated strong relationships with Indigenous communities and leaders
What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, featuring programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.

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