Lead Indigenous Peoples Engagement

The role will take the lead for on the ground engagement with First Nations in Canada, with a focus on Freeport-McMoRan’s exploration projects in British Columbia, working and collaborating with relevant Freeport teams in following engagement best practices and positioning Freeport as the development partner of choice, providing both strategic advice as well as implementing strategy. Additionally, the role will oversee the permitting and title process in British Columbia, coordinating the relevant due diligence processes and monitoring any new regulatory developments.Additional Responsibilities: Working with relevant Freeport-McMoRan staff, advancing the negotiation, development, and management of contracts, agreements, protocols and other First Nations processes for Freeport’s exploration projects in British Columbia.Facilitating and monitoring of First Nations engagement with various joint venture partners across British Columbia.Coordination of First Nations due diligence processes for potential future Freeport exploration projects across British Columbia.Assist with permit and title applications, reviews, and approvals in British Columbia, as well as identifying new developments in the permitting processes.Advance and manage social investment programs available to First Nations.Through meaningful engagement, advise and provide recommendations related to maintaining positive relationships and building trust with First Nations to senior leadershipWork with internal and external communications personnel to develop relevant messaging and materials related to the company, operations, and First Nations.Liaison and support to the US based team or other projects as appropriate or directedPerform other duties as required.QualificationsMaster's degree in Community / Sustainable Development, Public Administration, Business Administration / Economics, International Relations, or other social or environmental sciences or related field and seven (7) years direct experience in one or more of the fields listed above, and three (3) years of lead or supervisory experience ORBachelor’s degree in one of the fields mentioned above and nine (9) years direct experience in one or more of the fields listed above, and three (3) years lead or supervisory experience ORAssociate's degree in one of the fields mentioned above and eleven (11) years direct experience in one or more of the fields listed above, and three (3) years lead or supervisory experience ORHigh School Diploma or GED and Thirteen (13) years direct experience in one or more of the fields listed above, and three (3) years lead or supervisory experience.Strong Project Management skills and experienceDirect Indigenous Peoples, First Nations and/or Native American Government experience and engagement or experience with other relevant external governments or agencies (National/Federal, Provincial/State, etc.)Leadership skillsMicrosoft Office skillsStrong abilities in writing and verbal communicationBreadth of Indigenous Peoples, First Nations, Native American experiences and relationshipsFamiliarity with the legal and political landscape in Canada and British Columbia with respect to First Nations and resource development projectsPreferred QualificationsUnderstanding of mining, extractive, resource development, construction activities or operationsExperience with negotiating benefit agreements, access agreements, etc. with or for indigenous Peoples/First NationsUnderstanding shared decision-making, where the goal is to move from consultation to more collaborative, consent-based processesAn understanding of the Impact Benefit Agreements frameworkFamiliarity with the British Columbia government’s Mineral Claims Consultation Framework (MCCF), and the associated processes for notifying First Nations prior to staking claimsWhat We Offer You The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $135,000 – $175,000 CAD. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions.