Indigenous Talent Advisor

**Join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis and our dedication to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.**

**_ This posting is intended for applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis)* _**

**About AtkinsRéalis**

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital.

The AtkinsRéalis team acknowledges that our work spans many Territories, Treaty areas, Unceded Lands, and Métis Regions. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are with us today, those who have gone before us and the youth that inspire us. We recognize the Land and the benefits it provides to all of us, as an act of Reconciliation, as recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) 94 Calls to Action and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on, work on or are visiting.

We promote an inclusive and diverse work environment. We have a dedicated Indigenous Employee Resource Group (ERG) working towards the vision of increasing the presence of Indigenous employees at AtkinsRéalis by building awareness, understanding and support for Indigenous cultures and issues. It provides a safe space for Indigenous staff to connect, learn, and share best practices.

**About the role**:
At AtkinsRéalis, we are seeking an **Indigenous Talent Acquisition Advisor** to build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with Indigenous (First Nations (Status or non-Status), Métis or Inuit) Peoples, Indigenous student groups at universities, colleges, associations, not-for-profit organizations, and recruitment partners. This role will focus on enhancing our Human Resource (HR) programs and policies to support talent attraction, provide a positive onboarding experience for new employees, and promote the retention of Indigenous employees.

The Indigenous Talent Acquisition Advisor will play a key role in achieving these goals by networking with Indigenous professionals (both internally and externally) while promoting hiring opportunities to Indigenous Persons across British Columbia, with the potential to expand outreach across Canada.

**Your Role Within the Team and Across the Company**
- Leveraging your experience in relationship-building, you will be responsible for conducting weekly outreach and engagement with Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous communities, educational institutions, and not-for-profit organizations across British Columbia. This will involve sharing information about current and potential job opportunities, as well as pursuing new relationship leads to support talent recruitment.
- You will assist in identifying and recruiting Indigenous talent.
- You will help develop, execute, and report on recruitment plans that measurably address assigned recruitment markets and project needs.
- You will gather input from Indigenous employees on policies and programs that can better support their well-being, enhance employee engagement, and identify new ways to foster an inclusive workplace culture.

**Your day-to-day role within Talent Acquistion**
- Your excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills will enable you to build strong, collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities, community organizations, and educational institutions, while effectively speaking and presenting to both large and small audiences.
- You will provide guidance and training to recruiters and hiring managers, assess risks and recommend mitigation strategies within the hiring process, and utilize existing opportunity networks.
- You will collaborate on HR projects focused on talent attraction, onboarding and employee retention.

**Your experience**
- You have a deep understanding of working with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Populations gained through direct work experiences and community engagement in both urban and rural Indigenous communities.
- Your strong network with local Indigenous communities and organizations is considered an asset. Be prepared to discuss your relationships with local First Nations, Métis communities, and organizations you have collaborated with, specifically in British Columbia, as well as any