Energy Consultation Coordinator

**Job description**

JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Environment & Consultation Department Manager and working within the

Environment & Consultation Department (ECD), the Energy Consultation

Coordinator is a full-time (contract) position supporting Caldwell First Nation’s

Environment and Consultation Department Energy consultation process. This includes

coordinating consultation and monitoring Energy-oriented projects across CFN’s Traditional

Territory via Department-approved processes. The Energy Consultation Coordinator is also

responsible for enhancing the Department’s capacity in the Energy sector, such as seeking out

Capacity Funding Agreements, strategic planning, and helping the Department to develop Impact

Benefits Agreements, while at the same time executing community engagement regarding key

Energy projects and the Department’s rights-based initiatives. While a one-year contract

position, the role is multi-year in its outlook and renewal of contract will depend on Department

capacity-building and funding. The Energy Consultation Coordinator must understand Caldwell

First Nation’s specific priorities and work to promote the Nation’s vision and values.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

- Organization skills;
- People skills;
- Maintain confidentiality;
- Must follow Health and Safety Practices on work sites;
- Must follow all policies and procedures of Caldwell First Nation;
- Must be able to work well with mínimal supervision;
- Strong time management skills;
- Decision-making;
- Computer skills;
- Excellent communication skills.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Liaise with external stakeholders and entities to ensure representation of Caldwell First

Nation’s interests in Ontario Energy Sector;
- Work with consultants and specialized professionals to review and/or complete impact

studies, impact benefit studies, and ensure environmental protection is a priority;
- Monitor and respond to a comprehensive and detailed database of all incoming

consultation requests, documentation, and contact information for external Government

and various industry agencies;
- Expand the presence of Department programming, including but not limited to Energy,

education, environment, culture, language, etc.;
- Develop proposals/action items with regards to CFN’s interests in the Energy Sector and

Energy Consultation process; prepare letters, reports, infographics, briefing notes, etc.
- Expand relationships and networks within the CFN Traditional Territory that will

contribute to increased involvement and success for areas of interest programs;
- Provide input to and help maintain natural resources information systems and promote

awareness of traditional resource management and protection.
- Conduct and assist in conducting community engagements on various ECD initiatives;
- Collect comments, issues, and concerns from community and share with Energy sector

organizations like Hydro One, Enbridge, etc.
- Conduct and assist in conducting site visits and monitoring as needed by the ECD;
- Conduct and assist in conducting presentations for CFN Leadership and the community

to disseminate project information;
- Collaborate with Energy sector proponents to maximize contracting and

employment/procurement opportunities on projects;
- Assist and advise in cross-departmental and -organizational Energy projects and

processes (i.e. economic development, Housing, etc.) within Caldwell First Nation as

deemed necessary by the Department Manager or Chief Administrative Officer;
- Prepare monthly and annual statistics, quarterly reports, and an annual report in

conjunction with the Chief Administrative Officer on an as-needed basis;
- Build in-house capacity in the Environment and Consultation Department by identifying

and assisting in coordinating short
- and long-term funding;
- Commit to in-person project management, community engagement, and tasks both in
- office and in-field, as well as remote or virtual work at the direction of the Department

Manager
- Follow all CFN policies and procedures, as well as ECD guidelines set by the

Department Manager
- Pursue continuous learning and development;
Working Conditions:

- Working in an office environment; working outdoors;
- Office hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm, a flexible schedule maybe required including nights

and weekends depending on business needs;
- Lift up to 20 pounds.

Travel:

- Some travel maybe required, such as for General Membership Meetings, conferences,

meetings, and training;
- Some travel may require staying overnight depending on needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Post-Secondary degree in a related field, such as Political Science or Electrical

Engineering, or combined equivalent in Anishinaabe Traditional Knowledge background
- Demonstrable technical training and knowledge with regards to the Ontario Energy

Sector, including but not limited to natural gas, hydro electricity, solar energy, wind

energy, and sustainable energy systems more generally;
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