Director of Indigenous Engagement

7 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Stonewood Group Inc. Full time

About Stonewood Group Inc.

Stonewood Group Inc. is a Canadian, employee-owned multidisciplinary professional services firm that delivers a comprehensive range of technical and strategic services, including consulting, information technology, engineering, process development, project and construction management to the Mining, Metallurgical, Energy, and Infrastructure sectors. The firm has served clients for over 80 years and has project experience in more than 150 countries around the world, delivering solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative.

Stonewood Group Inc. is widely recognized for its ability to bridge the gaps between research and innovative technologies, and between engineering and reliable operations. The firm is particularly known for working with senior client management to develop business strategies; managing and optimizing production; executing projects that involve the scale-up of process technologies; and managing start-ups, commissioning and ramp-ups.

Stonewood Group Inc. delivers unprecedented business results for its clients through a commitment to quality, lower operating costs, more efficient utilization of capital assets, higher standards for safety and risk management, faster start-ups and continuous performance improvements in all projects and programs.

Scope of Position

This is an exciting new leadership role to build a business practice around Indigenous Engagement (IE). Reporting to the Managing Director of the Environmental Services Group (ESG), this person will take ownership of the company's IE program, create a business strategy, and implement an IE consulting business. The role is primarily external facing, developing a leading-edge IE practice and service offering for external clients.

The individual will also be responsible for the company's internal IE programs, including developing and implementing a business plan to build a revenue and profit generating consulting business around IE. This will involve interacting with clients at a high level, providing subject matter expertise and coaching to business units/project teams working in or near Indigenous territories or communities, and identifying Indigenous opportunities and capacity to participate with company projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a business plan to build a revenue and profit generating consulting business around Indigenous Engagement.
  • Interact with clients at a high level to advise them on Indigenous Engagement.
  • Provide subject matter expertise and coaching to business units/project teams working in or near Indigenous territories or communities.
  • Identify Indigenous opportunities and capacity to participate with company projects.
  • Develop and support strategies to involve local Indigenous communities and encourage support from internal colleagues and clients.
  • Coach and support regional operations with contracts, bids, and projects, as required.
  • Work collaboratively to build relationships with Indigenous communities.
  • Review, support, and monitor performance related to Indigenous participation, in collaboration with business units/project teams.
  • Provide ongoing management of Indigenous vendor list for use on current and upcoming projects.
  • Lead the interface with government agencies and departments, domestic and international, relating to the company's responses to questions or statements of position on Indigenous Engagement related matters.
  • In collaboration with the marketing team, create and update communication collateral for Indigenous communities related to the program.
  • Work with business units in Mining & Metals, Infrastructure, and Energy to enhance Indigenous knowledge and leadership in the business units and overall organization.
  • Develop KPIs, metrics and data analytics to measure the IE business strategy.
  • Identify and sponsor key Indigenous events and partnerships to enhance brand.
  • Other duties as required.

Competency Profile

The following competencies define the role of Director of Indigenous Engagement:

  • Strategic Approach: Develops a strategic plan to realize the vision. Revises strategy in light of changing circumstances. Takes a long-term view of organizational success.
  • Initiative: Proactive. Seizes opportunities and acts upon them immediately.
  • Influence: Articulates the key points of an argument persuasively. Negotiates skillfully and convinces others to own point of view.
  • Results Orientation: Focuses strongly on achieving agreed upon outcomes and ensures that key objectives are met.
  • Customer/Client Orientation: Strives to provide customers/clients with personalized and efficient service.
  • Industry & Market Awareness: Seeks to anticipate and respond to industry and market changes/challenges.
  • Team Skills: Helps to create a sense of team spirit and harmonious relations through cooperation and support.
  • Commercial Acumen: Applies appropriate commercial and financial principles.

Preferred Experience / Education

  • University undergraduate degree in Public Relations, Political Science, Communications, Environment or related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience, including the following:
    • Environmental, mining, infrastructure, energy and/or construction.
    • Working with Indigenous communities.
    • Managing large scale projects, procurement processes and associated contracts.
  • Demonstrated experience developing reciprocal mutually beneficial business relationships.

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