Indigenous Relations Manager

**Why Apply**

Work with a growing national team dedicated to reconciliation at the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB). We support First Nations in developing and implementing sound administrative governance and finance practices, that are fully optional and provided free to First Nations. The FMB was created under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (“FMA”) in 2006, and has been serving First Nations ever since.

FMB values it’s staff, and offers flexible work hours, generous extended benefits, vacations, matching RRSP contributions, and opportunities for professional development and career growth. If you want to make the most of your skills and expertise while growing your career, we want to work with you. A career at FMB is an opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse and inclusive team doing transformative work on a national scale.

**Position Overview**

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Opportunities, the Indigenous Relations Manager supports the advancement of FMB's overall Indigenous Relations work. Duties include identifying and implementing Indigenous outreach opportunities to allow advocating for the needs of First Nations.

The Indigenous Relations Manager should have a passion for making a difference in the lives of Indigenous people, and for high quality standards suitable for First Nation governments and organizations. This position requires a high level of external client relation building with stakeholders by planning and supporting Indigenous-related projects.

**Accountabilities**
- Identifies opportunities and strategies for addressing concerns and interests that arise through consultation and engagement;
- Plan, coordinate, participate and implement events, meetings, and workshops for and relating to Indigenous engagement and consultation, as required.
- Collects, analyzes, and reports out on consultation feedback to help identify issues of concerns;
- Creates a clear, long-term vision for ongoing engagement with Indigenous peoples, organizations, communities, and governments;
- Lead the development of initiatives in support of engagement and consultation activities;
- Works with Chiefs, Councils, and community members to explore and support the interests and needs of Nations;
- Creates opportunities for collaborative dialogue and regular communications with the First Nations communities and organizations;
- Supports the development and implementation of business and relationship agreements that contribute to strong and lasting connections with First Nations communities;
- Identifies mutually beneficial partnerships supports and services, as well as opportunities for collaboration, gaps in services and emerging issues;
- Conduct research into matters relating to Indigenous issues and opportunities that emerge through meetings with Indigenous groups;
- Build and enhance meaningful, long-term relationships with Indigenous communities, government, and staff;
- Collect feedback from First Nations, synthesize the feedback and effectively communicate to FMB Leadership.
- Manage the development and maintenance of Indigenous consultation and engagement records.
- Leads the development and implementation of engagement and consultation strategies and plans with First Nation communities and organizations for policies, programs, and projects;
- Identifies areas of focus or priority of effort; ensures common understanding of current issues, activities, and key messages;
- Provides strategic advice pertaining to Indigenous initiatives to the Strategic Opportunities team;
- Plans and coordinates consultation and engagement with First Nations and Indigenous organizations;
- Leads the development and implementation of project-specific Indigenous relations communications.

The Indigenous Relations Manager performs other special projects and duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- University Degree in Indigenous studies, public relations, business development, social sciences, or relevant field; graduate degree;
- Three (3) years of relevant experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, or peoples;
- Indigenous cultural awareness including extensive knowledge of current and past Indigenous issues, culture, and peoples in Canada;
- Experience conducting surveys is an asset;
- Advanced interpersonal and relationship building skills with strong ability to perform on tight deadlines;
- Solid knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of the Indigenous relations/ consultation field and related functions;
- Willingness to participate in ongoing education and training for the role including Indigenous studies;
- Superior communication skills and an excellent command of written and spoken English; French language skills an asset.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

**Work Conditions**
- This position can be based in West Vancouver, BC, Winnipeg, MB, Ottawa, ON or Montreal QC. Remote working may be considere